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The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

The coal business having been quiet for sew
eral months, steps are being taken for another
combination to raise the price. The men in the
colliery east of Mahaney city, Pennsylvania,
have struck for the three dollar basis of 1869
and suspended operation. The Lehigh Valley
and Reading railroad company have announced
an advance on coal tolls, and the Reading road
will make a further advance on the first OF Sep
TENDER. 1t is reported that the operators in
the Schuylkill region, on the 18th instant, will
announce reduction of 4 per cent. in which
case the men will suspend work.
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
DIE d.

In this city, Aug. g. Grace Lsuise. youngest child
OF Grace Il. and q. l.. Hodgdon aged IA months.
Funeral services Sunday afternoon, at o'clock,
at No. 80 Paris street.
In this city, Aug. a. Eugene f., youngest child of
Geo. F. and Mary s. Davis aged months.
Funeral this Saturday afternoon, at 8 O'clock
No. 20 Warren street.
In Windham, July 20. Mrs. Jane, widow Of Daniel
Cook, Of CARGO aged 80 years
In Bath. July 30. Mrs Louisa j., vile of Capt. H.
X. Dunton, and daughter of Capt. james b. Perkins
aged ~ years.
In Bath, Aug. 1, Mr.. William Hogan, aged ~ years
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

IHE Democratic papers of the State hav
ing been rebuked by the Press for theil
1ianiiesC iuKeWarmness toward their candi-
uaOe' are now making a squirt" and writing
MN up with all their might. We fear Mr..
klmoall viii never reach an adequate apnre-
citation OF our services in his behalf wv no.
only first nominated him, but have can ms
him to be actively supported"
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

THERE is intense excitement in Calais grow
ing out of reported frauds in the Custom
House. An investigation has been made by a
detective, but nothing definite is yet known.
The condition Of the public mind is Indicted
by the fact that pugilistic encounter has
taken place between one OF the collectors
bondsmen and the widely renowned Isaac
Bearce, ESQ.,, Of Meddybemps.
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
DAILY PRESS,
PORTLAND
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 1871.
North Carolina Attempt TO undo ~"
PORTLAND.

Our telegra,hic dispatches give partIai re-
turns from the North Carolina Constitution
al election held on Thursday. There are w
publicans who believe that the old ISSUES CIV
dead, that in case Of Democratic
in the next Presidential Election 'ho p0''i
cal status of loyal citizens OF the oo'''i "o"'u
be unchanged, the validity OF liie reeonstruct-
cd State Governments acknowledged, and the
,as,,lts of the war secure. But in this North
Carolina election, held while the Republicans
are still supreme in the general and in a large
majority of the State governments, there is
an nmistakabe attempt to overthrow recon-
struction, and to suppIant the free State gov
ernments by a reactonary one.
The late Democratic State government.
after deposng Governor Holden, desired TO
perpetuaie the power of its party, and to
preclude the possibility of the recurrence of
Radical success. 1t was therefore necessary
to change the Constitution, which provides
that no convention shall be called unless by
the concurrence of twothirds of all the MEM
bers of each house of the General Assem-
bly,. But the Democrats, though they did
not have two-thrds ordered by bare ma
jority an election to determine whether con-
yention should be called. The Supreme
Court promptly decided the act to be uncon-
stitutional, and the Governor accordingly re-
fused to issue his proclamation for calling the
convention. But the Legislature, with that
disregard of legal constitutional and moral re-
straints characteristic of Democrats in pow
er, merely censured the Supreme Court, and
authorized the sheritfs to open the polls on
the Sd of August The Republicans of course
hold these proceedings to be of no effect, and
would contest the validity of any changes
made by convention called in SO Iecklessly
illegal manner How far the plot is likely
to succeed at the outset our readers can judge
from the returns.
These proceedings are extremely significant
to that class of Republicans of whom we
have spoken-those who still vote with their
party from habit and for the sake of old as.
socations, though they believe thal recon-
struction and the rights of all citizens are as
safe in the hands of the Democracy as else
where. We maintain that the Democracy
North and South, are still at heart reluctant
to accept the legitimate results of the war
We hold that in all the Southern States
where they have obtained power they pro-
coed without delay to nullify the acts guar.
anteeing civil and political equality to the
freedmen, and that in case of a general
Democratic success the most appalling reYo
lutionary proceedings would instantly be set
on foot. The Rebel yell would be raised
from the Potomac to the Rio Grande and the
old days of terror would return. This time
it might not be war, but the old social and
political prescription would be renewed in all
their pristine vigor.
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

DEATH OF GEN. ALMA j. THOMPSON The
reported death OF Gen. Thompson, at BRUINS
wick, yesterday, will no doubt be received with
surprise by many of the people of the State to
whom he was known as a gentleman of promi-
nence and position. Gen. Thompson was for
more than generation a leading member of
the Democratic party, and one of its advisory
counselors. In 1881 he was State Treasurtr
and in 1885 and 1889 Adjutant General of the
State. He was also a prominent Mason, and
was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
Maine for several years. and trustee of the
same institution
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
DIR. BickneIl'S Syrup,
M A r. II L e ID

In Sullivan. July 80, Capt. Hollis 1. Higgins and
Bell A. Wooster.
In Sullivan, Aug. I, Francis NJ Darling and Sophia
M. A. Baker.
In Ellsworth, July Is, VIM. B. Gray and Mrs. Sa.
rah A. Wood.
In West Brooksville, July 12, Chas. II. Farnham
and Louise II. Slower.
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

CAMP MEETING. - The Methodist Camp
Meeting, at South Gardner, will begin Tues
day, Aug 9Th. The Maine Central Railroad
and other parties are erecting two commodious
buildings on the line of the road for the accom-
mediation of visitors. The attendance promises
to be larger than ever.
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

HANCOCK COUNTY seems to be intensely
agitated over the sheriff question. We have
referred to the proclamation of the present
incumbent of that Office, in which he claims
a reelection on the ground of his military SER
vices. And now comes correspondent of
the american with an account of Mr. Spur
lng's post belLum career which tends to show
that his official conduct has not been of a
nature to enhance the reputation gained in
the army. The correspondent speaks among
other things of three levies on real estate
which were lost because the sheriff did not
comply with the statutes. He also accuses
Mr.. Squirting of performing nearly all the
MarshaPs duty as sheriff, and received the
fees of sheriff, thus compelling the county to
pay the Marshal of Ellsworth, whom the CITY
had already paid" of charging the county
large sum for nursing" sick prisoner, that
service having been performed by another
person, and finally of being a ruffian and
bully. This contest seems to overshadow the
more general political interests entirely.
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

SOMERSET RAILRoAD.-Tbe Directors of the
Somerset Railroad met at Norridgewock, Au-
gust I'd, to perfect their bonds to complete the
. va. AT an adjourned meeting Thursday the
tho; aens subscribed literally, and expressed
their determination to have the road ironed
and in operation from waterv;Ile to Norridoe.
wock the coming fail VINO W -''i'''s0'
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

The Democrats seem to regard the Tam
many frauds as pleasant eccentricities on the
part of Hall & Co., but they are filled with
the direst rage against Secretary Boutwell, for
paying over eight millions of the national
debt during the last month.
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

THE report that Mr.. Greeley will be =,
pointed arbitrator under the treaty of Wash
ington, in case Charles Francis Adams de-
clines, is probably joke, though a worse
choice might easily be made.
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.
St0ruge. AdvN,sces.
Patented by ID. w. C. Sanford

Storage to let in first class bonded warehouses; VI
Browns What, and Merchants wharf, anu III ro''
land Sugar Co.'S buildings York Daniorth anu Com
mer, ial Streets.
Advances made on property stored as above.
Apply to j b. BROWN q SONS,
81 Exchange Street.
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
THE admission of woman to Colby Univer

IHE admission OF woman to Colby Universi-
ty in this State and to the University of Yer
mont reminds Is that women have
never hitherto awaited themselves of
the like privilege granted them
by the charter of that noble institu-
ton, Cornell University. But we understand
that two young ladies will enter The Fresh
men class at the beginning of the next term,
having been induced to do so by young man
from this State who is now a member of the
Senior class in that institution. Several col
leges which nominally receive women are
really closed to them by the preiudices against
them known to be cherished by the students
and faculty..
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
PERCH" -NAL-The Rockland Free Pre-

PERCH" -NAL.-The Rockland Free Press
says:
"Perce," the lady reporter and corresnond-
ent OF the Boston Post, and also correspondent
of the Belfast journal has been interviewing
the democratic candidate for Governor. But
it is rumored that Bro. Simpson himself so
hlghly enjoys the process of interviewing as
practiced by his fair correspondent, that he
meets her halfway, to submit to her Percie-
c1ftinn.
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

MR. CHARLES DYKE, who recently died at
the age OF eighty-fge years, in New Wi, ,,a ~
the engineer of Fulton's little trial staan "a'
the Claremont, when she made her fret 49,
from New York to Albany, on the 9TH of An p
gust, 1907.
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

THE Cigar that advertised for sale at 229
i Congress street, has removed back to the old
stand on Exchange street, where will still manu.
,aeture the choicest brands of cigars. L will invite
all my customers aud friends ia general to call and
examine my goods and get posted on the prices. l
have all brands ct Imported Cigars and fine brands
OF Smoking Tobacco.
want two first class Cigar Mabers--no poor ones
wanted. Il. PONCE, No. so Exchange st.
Wifi
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.
" 4

My friends will find me at j. P. SMITHS Hair
Dressing Room, 100 Exchange st, where shall stay
year at least, all reports TO the contrary not
outstanding.
au5sneodlw JOHN H. b. MORRILL,.
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
Portland Observatory.

NO Stranger should leave the City without visit
IN ing the Observatory ON Munjoy's Hill. From
the cup0la 217 feet above the sea- may be seen the
entire City, the Ocean TO the horizon Casc0 Bay,
with its 365 Islands The White Mountains 80
miles distant. and with the powerful Telescope
mounted in the cupoa objects 80 miles distant in
every direction may he DISTINCTLY seen. The views
here are said to be unsurpassed for beauty and va
rlety by any in the world Cot gress street pass
every Is minutes. SN jy22 3m
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

The CHOLERA, which has seemed of late to
be disar'ned of half its terrors, is really Great
ing serious excitement again. 1t is dailv ex-
peeted in England, having broken away from
Russia, where ii has been closely shut up for
the last two years by rigid quarantine regula.
tions. And now some of the American papers
are exhortng the people to temperance and
want here
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

FIELD DAYS OF THE MAINE HISTORICAL So
CIETY.-It has been decided to hold the Field
Day of the Maine Historical Society on or
about the 23d instant, and this celebration will
be distinct from that at Fort Popham, which
will take place on the 29th--Fho VISIT or the
aquid and Monhegan Island. The purposes of
the Society are two fold. First, to aid the in
habl tants of Bristol in the movement ipaueu-
rated by them, this movement COMMEMORATIVE
the erection of graute monument on the site
of the ancient jamestown of Pemauuid-tO re-
eeive and investigate such further facts as the
subcommittee appointed for that purpose have
gathered relating to the antiquity and import
ance OF the settlement there, since the last
meeting in 1869. Second, to make an official
visit to Monhegan Island, to explore its anti
quities, and TO carefully examine the alleged
rock writings there.
The visit to Monhegan will follow the exer-
cises at Pemaquid.
We are informed that arrangements will be
made tor trains from Augusta, Portland,
Brunswick and Bath, via Knox & Lincoln
Railroad, so that parties may attend the exer.
cises at Pemaquid and return the same day.
This will be completed through the arrange
ments of Capt b. w. Morse, of BAH, who will
be present with his steamer Adelaide aud bis
Immense berge to transport passengers from
the X. Il l., r. r. Depot at Damariscotta to
femaquid and back for SO cents the round
trip.
members of the press who will commune
cate with Il. X. Sewall, ESQ.,, of Wiscasset
Secretary of Sub Committed will have al,
proper facilities extended To tbem = ToJo,,roob
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
Bachelors Hair Dye.

This superb Hair DYE is the best in the world--per
fecty harmless. reliable and ms anianeous; no dis
appointment; ridiculous tnts disagreeable odor.
The genuine VIM. A. Bachelors Hair Dye produc-
es IMMEDIATELY splendid Black or Natural
Brown, leaves the hair clean, soft, beautiful; does
not contain particle Of lead or any injurious COM
pound. Sold by all Druggists.
Factory, 16 BOND rREETlN. Y
jy11 SN D&W tY
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
Wanted.

nNE good second hand Sewing Machine
~ Apply to Il. X. HUNT 8 CO.,
augstf SN sl8 Congress- st.,
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
SPOKEN.

July 8. lat 81 N, Ion 40 So W, ship Titan, from New
York for San Francisco
July %. lat 70 o. lon 10 Is. brig W Spencer, from
Cienfuegos Tor New York.
July q, OF Carysiort Rect, ship Southern Chief
from New Orleans Tor Marsees
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

'IWo good tenements OF seven rooms each, on
a congress street, corner of India Gas and seOa-
Apply to W. Ii. JERKS, Real Estate Agent,
aug 1Ws
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
ON MARRIAGE.

Essays for Young Men, on great SOCIAL EVILS
and ABU SEES, which interfere with MARRIAGE
with means OF relief for the Erring and Unfor-
tunate, Diseased and Debilitated. Address HOW
ARD ASSOCIATION. No. 2, 8. Ninth ST., Philadel-
phia Pa jy 26-sN 3m
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
For Sale

SECOND-HAND ENGINE AND BOILER, En-
- glne hye horse power, upI light tubular boiler,
N omplefe running order, in use but short times
Apply to the First National Bs nix, Biddetrd, Me.
mr10sntt 80 IL ----- |
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

80 and Accrued Interest in Currency.
U, S. Bonds and all marketable securities receiv-
cd at hiahest marketkprice in exchange Tor these
Bonds; and can be sent by Express and these re-
turned by Express tree of expense to the purchaser
Pamphlets giving further particulars concerning
the connections and business, with Maps showing
the location and lands of this road sent free on APP
plication to
ELIAS MERRILL.
Principal Agent Of the Company for the
Sale of Bonds,
B A G o r. M AINE,
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
SIX PER CENT. PER ANNUM,
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYABLE
GOLD COIN.
Free from u. 8. ZNE0tiOe.


Coupons payable March 1 and September 1, in New
York. Bonds registered il desired, Coupons made
payable te6 each in London, England, il preferred.
SINKING RUND-AH proceeds OF sales of land,
as well as OF timber and other products therefrom,
are. by the Trustees to be invested in these Bonds il
they can be bought at par or less; otherwise in
United States, State or Municipal Securities. And
on July l, 1879, and annually thereafter until these
Bonds become due or are all paid. the e. q N A.
Railway Co. is bound to pay to the Trustees a sum
of MONEY equal to one per cent. of the amount OF
Bonds outstanding. Such amounts, and all interest
Fund are to be invested as above stated and these
accumuatons solely for the purpose OF addition
ally providing tor the redemption of these Bonds.
The Sinking Fund constitutes third great element
OF securing and strength, and adds to the safety Of
these Bonds.
The Trustees are Hon. HANNIBAL HAMLIN, of
Bangor, Me, and j. EDGAR THOMSON, ESQ.,,
OF PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -,-.e..rs
The Trustees authorized to receive the Bonds
at Par and Accrued Interest in payment for
any OF the lands at their appraised value.
These very desirable securities tor sale at
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
FIRST & ONLY MORTGAGE
800, 900 Acres of Land !!
400 Acres to each Bond

also pledged TO ensure the payment thereof.
The Bonds are for $1,000 each, due March I, 1s9
bear interest at
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

The Journal says the aggregate shipment of
boots and shoes from Lowell and Auburn dur
ing the past week, have been 811 cases, against
1893 cases last week. The receipts of leather
have been 1880 lbs against 64,79O lbs last
WeeR. Business is good, and promises well for
the next month
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

THE Annual Session of the r. w Grand oaoe of
a ! Maine viii be held at Bangor, Tuesday, August
au2td o. b. WRITTEN, Grand Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
Il Cottage by the Sea
REMOVAL.
i. o. .. r.

X. sHACkFoRD has removed to No 10 Park ST.
~ next door above Grammar School House.
aug2 3m
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05

Many human being has passed away, for whose death
there no other than the neglect of known
and ndsputaby proved means of cure. Those and
dear to family and friends sleeping the dreamiess
slumber into which had they calmly adopted
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
SOMERSET COUNTY.

The Belfast Age says an immense business in
manufacturing ready-made clothing is done in
Winterport. Messrs. Snow & Atwood manu-
iacture from $4,000 to $4,000 vests annually.
Crying lun employ mont tat their homes) to some
1900 women, and number of other firms do a
business almost as large as this.
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-05
MI. Q. MI. A.
Pocket Boob Found.

4 1ONTAINING sum OF money. Can be had by
~ calling ON II. M. Cook at j. M KimbaIl & Co.'S.
304 Congress- ST. '
August d3ts
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to the fund. Mr.. ". a. Ustiek's hospitable
doors will be open in the same cause on
Friday evening of next week.
Thanksgiving Day was observed here by
services at the NJ. E. Church in the fore
noon. Sermon by Rev. Mr.. Woods, from
Psalms 80: 1T is good thing to give
thanks unto the Lord The turkeys were
sacrificed as usual The services of the
day closed with devotional and speaking
meeting at the Presbyterian Church in the
evening.
The Winter term of the Academy opened
on Monday. Very general satisfaction was
| expressed with the closing exercises on the
evening of the oath ult., and an increased
attendance is expected during the present
session.
Much pork has gone through the village
on foot the last week or two, and the farm
ers have been disposing of their stock il
that line rapidly. It is thought hereabouts
that the pork house at Washington has
helped the market for hogs.
Our doctors are busy just now vaccinat
ing folks, for security against the small-p
although there is not case of it in this
neighborhood. w.
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New Holland Local Items.

Mr.. NJ. Adams is rapidly completing the
new fence around the addition to our ceme-
terry, which adds much to its appearance.
Thanksgiving sermon by Rev q. L. ones,
last Thursday, was very able effort. AT
its close a fine collection was taken for suf-
ferers by the fire in Chicago, Wisconsin
and Michigan.
Mr.. Hoxworth has opened tin & hard
ware store in room first door south of Were
BONES store.
Miss Mary Sharp, assistant teacher in our
school, having announced her intention of
resigning about the Goth inst, the School
Board Immediately discharged her, and
filled the vacancy by hiring Miss Sadie
KOuns. Miss Sharp gave perfect satisfac-
ton as teacher, and the pupils very much
regretted her leaving.
At the last meeting of Town Council
bills to the amount of $133.55 were allow
ed. w. w. Blandin's resignation as May
or was accepted, and special election tc
fill the vacancy ordered to be held Satur-
day, Dec. 16. Mayor reported $5 fines col
lected since the last meeting. B.
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suhsorfbe for the Herald.

Every family in Fayette County should
subscribe for newspaper published in
the county; and we know of no paper print
ed in the county that we could recommend
to our friends who wish good family and
local paper, more fayorably than the HER
AID. In its columns you will find some
thing every week that will interest you
the correct news of the county,
and records many -4eeal circumstances that
you may wish to refer to in the future
Gives neighborhood news, and items that
you cannot get in papers printed in the cit
les. Its interests are identified with yours,
and with the: growth and prosperity of your
county, and always advocates whatever is
for the bestinterests of the community, up
on whose patronage it depends for its exist
ence: Ifit does not contain as much read
ing matter as the city blanket sheets, ii
contains matter in which you have more
interest, and which you cannot find in for
eign papers. Every citizen of our county
is more interested in home matters than he
is in those abroad and if he wishes to be
posted on what is occurring in his owr
county, he should by all means take pa
per printed in his own county; and we rec
ommend the HERALD as THE paper.