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The Portland daily press., 1870-07-16
BU G K e Z r.
mo WING .MACHIN-E

THE only Mower with front cut and perfectly
J. independent floating finger bar. The only es-
tablished Harvester without cogs in the driving
folds the bar entirely the frame and throws out
OF gear when on the road. The yEaY Mower that
cultural socey a theyr hy '9n 9rea trial II
Mass, last season. The very Mower which is
LIGHTER DRAFT than any other. The
very Mower, the sale of which outnumbers all
others in the State of Maine, may now be obtained
at the
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-16
OCEAN HOUSE.

.EEA,E This popular summer resort will be
.E1l.H opened tor transient and permanent COM
rany on Saturday, May 2s, 1870.
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CAPE GOTTA

q This favorite Seaside House and Sum-
SELSm mer Resort. the finest on the Maine Coast,
EkIsH will be open for transient and permanent
dsEG5. company, the 18th inst. First-Class ac-
EEHs1.& &commodations in every appointment.
VAN VALKENBUkGH & CO.,
PTOpretors.
Portland. June &. 1870. iuuQtf
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Brick Hosuse far Sale.

A LOT Of land on Gross street Enquire of Edward
"A Howe No. "a Dantorth street, OF II. j. Libby,
No. 146 Middle street. may14dtt
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To Let.

GTORE No. $50 Commercial Street, head of Wdg-
~ ery's Wharf, recently occupied by N. o. Cram,
Esq. Possession given July 1st.
AUG. E. STEVENS q CO.., .-
Junltf LAG Commercial Street.
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FOR SALE
For Sale or Eeas,

GHEAP for Casn. Lot OF Land, Store and House
Othereon, in Cape Elizabeth (Knightville)
Call at the premises and inquire OF
mar2dtf 8 r. CIvNJMINGS
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M ANTED.-A LADY in every Town in the
w State of Maine to canvass tor a new Medical
Work entitled ssW oman and her Thirty Years
Pi1arimsge..' A book OF great value to to every
woman in the Country. Address, III. A. MCKEN-
NEY & CO., Elm ST., Portland Me.
iuD20dS w3m
The New York herald., 1870-09-22
THE GERMANS AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Last evening at the Liederkranz Hail. on Fourth
street, near University place, delegate meeting of
the German American School Association was held.
Mr. N. Eliinger PRESIDED in the absence OF Willy
Wallach, the President A good deal OF talk was in
dulged IN, all 10 very little purpose but finally sort
oi matter of Tact res0l ution offered by Mr. Hoer
ana amended by Mr.. Arends ana passed
10 Tie enect that a committee five be
appointed to prepare and publish an ad-
dress 10 the people Of the city explaining the
objects OF the association and calling for the assist
ance OF all who have the welfare OF the public
scnools at heart. IL was determined that special
stress shoul0 be laid on the necessary reforms and
the introduction OF foreign languages, particularly
french anu German. Inc committee consists OF
nesss M ElIinger, why Wallach, Henry Arends,
Marcus Oterbourg and another. The Jneating then
adjourned.
The New York herald., 1870-09-22
NEW JERSEY STATE FAIR.

Grand Display Yesterday on the Ground.
Mt Waveriy-Large Attendance and Good
TrOtting-The President Expected To-
Morrow.
Yesterday the second Of the twelfth annual ex-
hibtlon OF the New Jersey State Agricultural Society,
at Waverly witnessed success beyond the expcc-
tatiOns OF all. The last OF the eleventh hour exhib
itors put In an early appearance and by every
thing In the several departments had been arranged
In apple pie order the comparative chaos of the
preceding day was succeeded by most orderly state
OF things. While In the main hall one can observe
almost everything makable, from baby's rattle
10 first class piano, from q silver thmble 10 an
eaborateiy mounted hearse In the large canvas
tent to the right Is laid out most tempting display
OF luscious peaches ana choice apples, pears grapes
&c., the like OF which has never been exni6lted m
Kew Jersey, according to Director p. r. Quinn. The
vegetable display Is scanty but OF excellent quality
AZ for the cattle ana horses the judges declare there
could not be gathered liner display. The attend
ancc yesterday was very large. There could not
have been less than six or seven thousand persons
on the grounds at three O'Clock large percentage
OF whon were ladies', IN toiettes OF the
most enchanting description. IL is esti-
: mated that OF the vehicles alone OF all sorts
,nere was crowding thousand. Among the
distinguished visitors yesterday VINO paid their re-
spects to General Hasted. the Jolly President, and
Colonel George X. Dunn the chez DE- con,r,.tss-
ote, were Senator Amos Robinson, n. s. Rue.
Abel X. Corbin, Congressman Cleveland George NJ
halsey, General Runyon, g.. Norris Ddfrance, Com
missioner Anderson, Judge Dean, A. w. Markiy and
many others. most cordial invitation has been
iorwarded 10 President Grant to be present to-mOr-
row. HIS brother.in-law, Mr.. CorDin, said yester-
day he thought the President would accept
The trotting yesterday afternoon OF a very
mixed order only one or three contests being de-
cided. The best time made was by j. Collins Lady
Emily, IN The second heat OF trot open to horses
that had never beaten 2:4o before the first of July
2.Sis. This race was not concluded, however, the
other heat having been won 10y D. w. Dimck's Lis
tcner IN 2:S9s The tfotting to-day promises To be
very ine Tomorrow the premiums win he award
cd and Mr.. Cleyclands Grafton delivered.
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TIE NEW MINISTER TO ENGLAND.
Oliver p. Morton, of Indiaun.

Our correspondent At Long Branch, where the
President and family are still sojourning reports
that Senator Morton OF Indiana, has been appointed
Minister TO England and that he has accepted the
appointment. Mr.. Morton has been, ever since It's
organization, prominent leader of the republican
party. He was born in WAYNE county, Ind. Oh the
4th OF August, 1928, received his education at tho
Miami University. and, after studying law, was ad-
mtted To the bar IN ISl7. lie at once became con-
spicuous In his profession, and after less than five
years practice was elected Circuit Judge OF the
Filth judicial circuit OF Indiana Qs52. In 1866
he was republican candidate for the Ofice OF Cover.
nor and was beaten In 1860 however, he was
chosen Lieutenant Governor and on the election of
Governor Lane 10 the United States Senate assumed
the vacant office and held 1t for four years. AT the
expiration Of his term he was reelected, and the
year following Qs65), having been stricken with
paralysis, he made visit TO Europe In the hope or
Improving his health. On his return, i'm 1866 he re-
sumed hls executive duties and continued perform
ing them until ter his election, In January 1887 to
the Senate OF the United States Since his entrance
into the Senate the new Minister mas added largely
to his reputation "a an orator and politician. HIS
speeches on reconstruction, on finance. on the I'm
peachment OF President Johnson and other tOpics
have kept hun prominently before the public during
the past three years Senator Morton is still crip-
pie ana in feeble health.
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THE QUESTION OF PEACE.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

Progress Of NJ. Thiers' Dlission-Jules Favre
to BE Received in u Private Capacity
Only-Parliamentnry Discussions nj kim
Williams Headquarters-EngIish Paper. Ir.
ritated Mt Prussian ImpacabiIity.
LONDON, Sept q, 1870.
The C0nstituttOnnel, OF Tours, says NJ. Theirs IL
perfectly satisfied with the result Of the mission 10
England including the authorization OF Lord LYONS
to act in the intermediary negotiations. NJ Theirs
now goes TO Vienna in order TO get the adhesion OF
Austria also If possible He Is determined to carry
out Earl Granvllle's advice and effect If possible.
personal negotiation between the provisional gov.
ernment OF France and the King OF Prussia.
ernment of France and the KING OF Prussia IL Is
said that M Theirs has received favorable news from
Vienna and St. Petersburg the cabinets Of which are
disposed to render France all the moral aid possible
JULES FAvRE TO BE RECEIVED IN A PRIVATE cAPA.
CITY ONLY.
correspondent teegraphs to- day:-The American
Minister on authority learns that Favre will be re-
ceived In private capacity only, and Will be in
formed by Count Bismarck that Germany must insist
a condition sine QuD non OF peace on the surren.
der Of the forts on the MOsee and the Rhine,
by which Germany was threatened and attacked
PRELIMINARY DISCUSSIONS AT THE KINGS HEAD
QUARTERS.
despatch received in London from Count Bis.
marck. yesterday. SAYS Favre was cordaly Teceised
The New York herald., 1870-09-22

Upon assuming control OF the meeting Dr. Bellows
stated, In the course OF few brief remarks that the
United States government had declined 10 take any
part whatever In the International Convention held
some time ago In Geneva, the object OF which was
the preservation OF neutrality Oh battle fields doubt
less upon the broad ground OF wishing TO become
mixed up in any European afair. There are now
30 many SICK and wounded In Europe who are
actually suffering for the necessartes OF life that
tnere should be, he thought. some steps taken by
this end MIR. Bowles, OF Paris, read paper urging
q moral ana Individual intervention by Americans
III European affairs.
DR.. Elisha Harris made an interesting statement Of
the condition Of the wounded In Europe during this
war lie reported that the total OF killed and
wounded up to September can he safely estimated
AZ 10000. Upwards OF $4,000 wounded passed
Mayence previous to August ~. The Saarbrucken
papers state that 10000 wounded passed that sta
1000, by other accounts lac, 900 wounded In hos
pltal. Around the cities OF Metz and StrasbOurg the
Sorer cv aSe an ataaoIs ana peS1s @ task ne
now suner new dangers from overcrOwdng and
want In Strasbourg, he said. the suffering must
ne excessive, both for wounded and unwOunded.
Entire families crowd IN cellars and sewers for
security from the bombardlng shells. The Societies
dc Secours' in all the chief countries OF Europe
forward neutral contributions which aid somewhat,
ne Thought, III smeli0ratlng the sunerings August
the Contributions already amounted 10 2, 2,123 734
francs. The society had ntted out eight corps
TdnsCtddnces mobiles, sent agents along the lines
OF railroad transports for wounded and sick, with
SouVVV Huuc5 10 ESTABLISH refugees ana WaySlde re-
liefs, after the manner the United States SANITARY
Commission. For current expenses 50 900 francs per
month had been allotted to each corps d'd'nOu-
lance.
On motion OF w. F.. Dodge, Jr., 1t was resolved
that as the american Branch Of the International
Association for the Reliei Of Misery OF Battle Feldsn
and IN view of the fact that such vast numbers OF
wounded are needing relief I'm Europe at this time
we are called upon TO appeal TO the American people
10 raise funds To be immediately sent to Europe
the aid OF the sick and wounded IN the French and
German armies.
A
Bellows, DIR. Elisha Harris and Rev. q. l.. Brace to
prepare and issue an address To the people and ar
range a scheme for raising funds after which Mr.
Howard Potter was appointed treasurer, when the
meeting adjourned.
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THE SALISBURY CENTENARY FESTIVAL.
Immense Gathering Of People Of the Old Bay
State-A Happy Day for All.

SALISBURY BEACH, Mass. Sept. q, 1870.
over twenty. thousand people assembled here
to-day to participate III the festivities incident to the
annual Salisbury gathering an event almos, as an
cien: as 1t IS popular among the citizens OF Essex
county The populace came in all sorts OF conceiva
BILE and inconcevable vehicles-some in extraordi-
nary nne turnous, some In ordinary carriages.
some IN 1arm wagons some IN OK carts, and not a
Few plod their way hther through the oceans OF
dust and sand on the simple means OF locomotion
provided humanity 10 common. There was no dis
tincton on account Of social position or SEX but ali
came 70 the same level Of society and united heartily
aud enthusiastically in merrymaking stomach
stufing and Incidental pleasures. Men of distinc.
ton were present in large numbers, and towards
the close OF the afternoon they regaled the assem-.
bled thousands with their eloquence. Among those
VINO spoke were Senator Patterson and Congress.
man Ella, OF New Hampshire; S. p. Cummings. of
the Massachusetts labor reform party; r. s. Spor-
lord or NewburypOrt; Ben Percy PoOre and others
Generals Butter and Banks started for the scene of
festivities but missed railroad connection and
were unable TO be present. gOody number OF the
visitors VIII spend the night on the Beach some
sleeping In tents, and Others beneath the CANOPY of
heaven for their only shelter.
The New York herald., 1870-09-22
THE WOUNDED OF THE WAR.

Meeting of American PhiInnthropists-A
Statement Of the Losses I'm the Recent
Battles.
The american Association for the Relief OF Misery
OF Battle eds' held meeting yesterday afternoon
at the residence Of the Rev. Dr. IA. W. Bellows.
There were large number Of prominent and public
spirited gentlemen present; among others were
noticed William 4. Dodge, ID. 7. r. Jenkins c. s. p.
Bowles OF PARIS; Dr. Elisha Harris, Rev. q. 8.
Brace, DIR. Q. r. Agnew, Howard Potter, Theodore
Roosevelt and DIR. II. w. Bellows.
The last named gentleman was called 10 occupy
Ne e0aI. Mr. Brace being selected ~ secretary.
The New York herald., 1870-09-22
HERALD THURSDAY o. su-rIPLE sIEET

at the Kings headquarters, ut Fervieres Roths-
child's chateau. Preliminary discussions were had
relative to the time and mode OF convoking the Con-
stituent Assembly, In view Of securing sufiicent
guarantee for the fulnlment of the conditions to
which the provisional government may yield Its con-
sent
NO LATER NEWS FROM JULES FAvRE-NEwsPApEE
HOPES.
The British Cabinet has received no news what
ever up to this hour (nine O'Clock p. NJ from
its agents In Paris or Tours as to the results or
the interview between Jules Favre and Bismarck.
This silence Is badly interpreted here. The
AorTtng Post Of tomorrow, however, will
contain hopeful financial view OF the situs-
ton growing out Of the conviction which
prevails In governmet circles Notwithstanding the
lack OF positive information that NJ Favre viii
ceed in bringing about cessation OF hotilities.
AMERICAN DIPLOMACY AT WORK.
An active correspondence is being carried on be-
tween our legations at Paris and London ana the
English Foreign ONCE in reference 10 the subject OF
an armisIice.
BRITISH APATHY REPROACHED.
letter from Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer to the
London Times, reproaching the English government
or Its apathy in the cause CT peace has produced
marked effect upon public sentiment here, the
Ministry justly incurring reproach mo fddling
while Rome is burning"
REPUBLICANIsM IN SOUTH GERMANY
heard curious statement this morning from a
well known American gentleman, who has just re-
turned from Germany. He says the Southern States
are only using Prussia In the TO eventually pro.
claim republic. The republican sentiment ne
says, is general.
IRRlTATED AT PRUSsJAN IMPLACABHITY.
The Times ana other morning journals are irri-
tated at Prussian implacaDility. The Times Gays
Prussia can AFFORD to be generous. She should be
satisfied now and treat for peace.
The New York herald., 1870-09-22
LONDON REPORTS.
TELEGRAM TO the new YORK HERALD.

Russia Moving in PoIand-A New Mitrail-
Ieuse-The Republicans Of Lyons-The I'm.
perial Famiiy's Income.
LONDON, Sept. 2I 1870
Prussia Is moving large bodies of troops into Po-
land
Bavaria has made arrangements to suppiy her
army with new pattern OF mitrailleuse which
fires $50 balls per minute.
The Times says the revolution at Paris Is recoy-
nized as republican; that at Lyons as social, The
red flag has been adopted by the latter.
The Baden government has formally rejected such
DEGREES of the Council as conflict with her laws.
The Paris papers represent that the Joint income
of the Emperor and Empress Is two hundred mil.
lions
We received to-day copies OF the F1oaro and
Ga,lots Of the 10th from an American lady. who
made the journey from Paris to Dieppe IN an omen
caleche alone after the railway lines had been cut
She displayed the American flag and got through
without difficulty.
Monsieur Chevaudier de valdrome. late Minister
OF the INTERIOR while returning to his department
with his family, under safe conduct from his sue.
cessor, Cambetta, was set upon by the pOpulace in
Aubervilliers and again at Rayou Petap, ana was
very badly used, and was in danger Of being killed
An English civil engineer and chemist has I'm.
vented projectile for use the walls of Paris
against the Prussons II is charged with petroleum.
and spreads a sheet OF name over q surface OF six
teen to twenty-four square yards. Two hundred
workmen are actively manufacturing tnem
The United States government has given orders
that an American vessel OF war from the Mediter
ranean squadron remain IN each OF the PRINCIPAL
French ports and give protection TO American citi
zens and commerce.
Colonel Moore OF the American Legation at Paris
leaves London tomorrow for Tours, whence he will
eturn to the French capital, and then comes back
TO London In ten days.
The New York herald., 1870-09-22
OPERATIONS ON THE RHINE.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

Department Of Haut Rhin Evacuated by the
Gerpnans-Citizens Preparing TO Resist Their
Return.
TOURS, Sept. 20, 1870.
The following despatch has been received by the
Ministry
d COLMAR, Sept 20, 1870
The department OF Haut Rhin has been completely
evacuated by the German troops and the drawings
OF the conscrption have been resumed. At Null
hausen all Is quiet Should the enemy return the
population Will be prepared to resist.
The New York herald., 1870-09-22
THE SITUATION IN FRANCE.
TElEeAm TO THE new YORK HERALD.

The Government and Foreign Ambassa dOrs-
Floating Batteries-ProbabIe Movement Of
Troops-MarseilIes for War.
TOURS, Sept q, 1870.
The members Of the government were yesterday
visited hy the foreign ambassadors who have ar
rived from Paris
General Ripley (American), who Is now in Paris,
has offered his services to the Committee of Defence.
Floating batteries have been constructed u de-
fend tie entrances Of the rivers of France.
1t is reported that large number Of troops and
volunteers are at Lille 1t Is expected that these
and the troops now IN the Eastern departments will
soon create diversions.
AdvIces from Marseilles say that the Municipal
Council have voted war loan OF ten million francs
Large Army Defecding Paris-Report About
Newspnpers-Northern France Fortii ying
nnd Arming-The Lyons Reds Growing
Moderate-Salnried Journalists.
LONDON, Sept. q, 1870.
special at Tours gives the number of men under
arms for the defence OF Paris at 43S. .OOO OF whom
100000 are volunteers from the provinces. He states
there was no truth IN the story OF an attack on the
fortress of Mont Vaerien.
O the papers Of the capital the Gazette de France
the Liberte, the Monde, the Steele, the con
stituta0nnel and the Frdncats are published now
at Tours. The size OF the Chdyrtpa7 the Reven the
Electeur Li6re, sr issued at Faris have been re.
duced one.half The Public, the Parlensent and The
Historic have suspended publication. The France,
edited by NJ Messieas, formerly editor OF the New
York Courier deS Etats Units, is published at Bois.
All the cities and towns Of France are raising men
and money for the national defences.
Ernm tha fCrrtG God =
and Valenciennes reports come by way OF Ostend
that they are fully prepared to resist any attack.
The reds at Lyons are becoming more moderate
An appeal to their leaders, signed by Rochefort
counselling forbearance and patience, has been pa-
carded with great effect. on the walls OF LIE Croix
Rouse and other dangerous quarters. >
The hospital flag OF the Geneva Conference has
been hoisted on the ianOn at Versailles and on the
buildings Of the military school OF ST. Cyr.
1t is reported from Paris that among the hooks
found at the Iuileres was one containing list OF
journalists and deputies who were regularly in the
receipt Of salaries from the privy purse OF the Fin
peror, including Americans, Englishmen and Ger
mans.
The New York herald., 1870-09-22
TENNE SSEE.
Sale Of state Interest In DeIinqueu, Rail.
roads Ordered.

NASHVILLE, Sept. q, 1870.
The State commissioners nave decided TO sell by
auction, on the 81 OF November next the state IN.
terest in the following delinquent railroads. recely
Ing State bonds in payment-The Nashville and
Northwestern, the Cincinnati, Cumberland Gap and
Charleston, the Central Southern, Edgeneld and
kentucky, the Memphis, Clarksville and Louisville,
the Knoxville ana Kentucky inc Minnvillc ana
Manchester, the Rogers and Je1ersonvill the WIN.
chester and Alabama, the Knoxville and Charles
Ton, the Henderson and Nashville, the East Tennes
see and Western the East TeDnessee aud Western
North Carolina.
The New York herald., 1870-09-22
THE FRENCH FLEET.
TELEGRAM TO Tht NEW YORK HERALD.
NOrthward by the Great BeIr.

C0PENHAGES, Sept. 20, 1870.
Six French iron.clad war ships, with two war cor
vettes after taking their departure from the Baltic
Sea, passed through the Great Belt at SIX O'Clock IN
the evening.
The fleet was steering northward.
The New York herald., 1870-09-22
THE FENIANS.

Consolidation of the Irish AssOciation-Nev,
Order Establisiscd.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 81, 1870.
The several branches Of Fenianism and the Irish
National Brotherhood consolidated this evening int
. club OF the United Irishmen. ]. A. Fitzgerald
v.,,s ssS'ea s president and Wyca eptnusasin pre.
The New York herald., 1870-09-22
KENTUCKY.
The Great Rnilroad smit Decided-Th~ Case
Ia be Appealed.

to be Appealed.
CINCINNATI Sept. q, 1870.
The suit OF the old stockholders OF the Coyington
ana Lexington Railroad Company against the hers
OF X. b. Bowler and others, involving the title 10
what Is now known as the Kentucky Central Rail-
road, and which has been pending several years In
the Kenton Circuit Court, was decided yesterday by
Judge Menzier in favor OF the defendants The case
was one OF great magnitude. The plaintiffs prayed
an appeal. and will II Is thought, take the case co
the Court OF Appeals.
The New York herald., 1870-09-22
Capture Of One Of the WOrks-The French
Fire Silenced.

Fire Silenced.
MUNDELsHEIM, Sept. q, 1870
Dispatches dated before Strasbourg yesterday re-
port that the men of the Prussan landwehr and the
Thirteenth regiment OF the line contingent captured
lunette No. 90 in the night.
They took it by surprise, having first crossed the
mOat in perfect silence.
AT the hour OF eight O'Clock in the evening the
heavy fire Of the French garrison was silenced.
The loss was trifing, thirty-fve wounded. The
possession Of this position is exceedingly important
and renders the acquisition of others easy. The de-
fence showed surprising lack of vigor.
At the hour of eight O'Clock in the evening the
heavy fire Of the French garrison was silenced.
Another proposal for capitulatiOn is expected
soon. The siege only continues because Werder
insists on an unconditional surrender
The New York herald., 1870-09-22
THE SIEGE OF STRAsBOURG.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

General BOmbardment About to Take
Place.
TOURS, Sept. 21-NOOn.
General Won Werder, commanding the Prussian
troops, has refused to sign any more safe conduct
passes for the inhabitants Of Strasbourg as general
bombardment OF the place is to be commenced i'm
mediatey.
1t SAID that General werder threatens to utterly
destroy the city Of Strasbourg If it does not surren
der.
The New York herald., 1870-09-22
sortie and RepuI 70 of the French.

MUNICH, sept Il, 1870
The Bavarlan Minister or War has received the
folowing:-"The French garrison made q sortie
from StrasbOurg yesterday, but were driven back
with heavy loss.''
The New York herald., 1870-09-22
PRE- SlDENT GRANT.

Appointment of .senator Morton as Minister I'd
England-The Secretary Of the Navy Still at
the Presidents Cottage-visitors Charg-
ing Upon the President and the Re-
sult-Curiosities Of Cottage Nomsn-
clatnre-Mrs Grants Closing
Reception-sandy Hook
Excursion.
The New York herald., 1870-09-22

The Government and Foreign AmbassadOrs-
TroOps-MarseilIes for War.