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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-08-22
Annual Excursion!
OF THE
India st. UmiVePSaIiSt
Society and Sunday School.

The India Street Universalist Society and Sunday
School together with their friends will have their
annual excursion to Evergreen Landing, on
Saturday, August oath, 1872.
Persons will carry Refreshments with them.
lee Cream and Coffee will be for sale at reasonable
prices.
Steamer Express will leave Custom House Wharf,
foot of Pearl Street, at ST and 10 A. M. Tickets
good on any regular trip of the day.
Tickets may be obtained Of Isaac Knight corner of
Middle and India Streets, s. H. Colesworthy, Ex-
change street, W. HI. Sargent corner Of Cumber-
land and Smith ST., and at the wharf.
Fare down and back rs cents: Children under IL
fifteen cents. au21d3t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-08-22
Saturday Evening, August 24tIl,
AT 8 O'CLOCK.
nB-An are invited.
Brief JOttings.

that Secretary Robson speaks at City Hall to-
night Let their be reusing meeting.
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Portland & Ogdensburg r. r.
EXCU HI SION.
Bridgton and Harrison and Return via
r. & d, r. r. Sebnxo Lake SOuzO

Bridgton and Harrison and Return via
p. & o. II. X, sebngo Lake, sOngO
River and Long Pond.
On and AFTER Monday, July o. 1872, and until fur
Their notice. the steamer "SEBAGO' will leave
Sebago Lake station, on arrival of morning trains
from Portland and North Conway, for Naples Bridg-
ton and Harrison.
Returning, will leave Harrison Mt 200 p. NJ, con-
Meeting with aftsrnood trains for Portland and North
Conway.
Fare from Portland 10 Harrison and Re
turn, So 90.
And at corresponding rates from all stations on
line ofP & o. X. X.
This arrangement offers to the pleasure seeker the
finest inland excursion in New England, Astounding
in beautiful sns varied scenery, and ahordng q de-
hghtful sail Of miles through most inter
esting lake and river navigation. The passage
through the devious channel Of the sougo, famous
among tourists for its charming novelty, Will alone
repay the visitor for time and money spent ON the
trip.
Ample time for dinner at Bridgton or Harrison.
Excursion train leaves Portland at so A. NJ, ar
irving back at 7.10PM.
Excursion train leaves North Conway at sos A. NJ.
arriving back at sos p. NJ.
j. HAMILTON, Supt.
p. & o. RR.
Portland July 10, 1877. jy2Otf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-08-22

PHILADELPHIA, Aug N.-Policsman Lewis
H. Lare. who was shot on Saturday morning by
Elisha Waine, died to-day. Waine is in prison.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-08-22
THE PRESS
CITY AND VICINITY.


May be sssainad at the Periodical Depots OF Fes-
sender Br1s., Marquis, Robinson, Br 7neil q So.'
Andrews, Wentworth, Glendennng, Moses Hehdelr
SON. and Chisholm Bros all trains that run out OF
the city.
At Biddeforl of Pillsbury.
AT Saco of L, Hodgdon.
At Waterville of j. S. Carter.
At Gorham, of News Agent.
At Bath, of j. O. Shaw.
At Lewiston, of w. F. Stanwood,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-08-22

JOE JEFFERsoN.-Ours citizens will be pleased
with the announcement that this distinguished
comedian it to appear in his worldrenowned
character of Rip Van Wrinkle, at City Hall, on
the 4th of September. 1t has been long the de-
sire of our theatre-goers to see Mr. Jefferson in
this popular play and City Hall will doubtless
be packed on the evening in question. Mr. JEFF
ferson has now entirely recovered his eyesight
and his impersonation of the singular charac-
ter of Grip" will be characterized by all his old
time vigor and power. Secure your seats early
at Stockbridges music store. A strong compa-
nv will support Mr.. Jefferson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-08-22

THH TURF.-Forest City Park will be a CEN
tire of attraction this afternoon if the weatheris
favorable and all who attend may expect to
witness some fine sport. The horses are well
known by their performances last season, and
the present contest will be likely to bring on
their greatest speed. Mr.. j. f. Haines, who
was SO severely injured last September, will
make his first appearance on the track in this
vicinity since the accident, and drive Mum,
while Butter Ball and Gentle Annie will be
handled by experienced drivers. Mr.. Head
has perfected all his arrangements, and now it
only remains for the public to ratify and en-
dorse them by attending in large numbers
Trotting will commence at o'clock, and there
will undoubtedly be ample means of convey
ance both to and from the Park.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-08-22

"WE'LL FIGHT 1T OUT ON THIS LINE"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.

number of books and other articles having been nl-
ported of duty, Ostensiby for the use Of Roman
Catholic society, and having afterward been distributed
20 priests and others outside of the church, the
question has arisen 10 their present liability for duty
case Of this description having been brought &c the
attention Of the Secretary of the Treasury the question
will shortly be decided
The report of the Joint Committee Southern Out
RACES will be presented TO Congress next week II IL
now preparing as rapidly as possible and the testi
nony has all been printed, delay will occur In bring
ing the whole subject before Congress for immediate
action If it shall be found necessary Mr.. Stevenson OF
Ohio preparing the financial portion OF the report and
Senator Scott engaged upon the body Of it, The Demo
cratic members Of the Committee are preparing a
minority report
A prominent Senator, who, while In NewYork last
week. met many business men, expresses himself sur
prised at the strength which the anGrant sentiment
has gained among them during the past six weeks and
he thinks that these represent the wishes OF the
people much better than any set Of politicians In this
city, The same gentleman THINKS that Grant Will surely
be renominated IL the National Convention IL held
early and Ia called at Philadelphia should IL be post
poned until after the close Of the sc sson and be held In
Cincinnati, the result will be more doubtful.
Gen Garfield has assigned TO himself charge Of
the legislative. judicial and miscellaneous appropra-
tons to MI Sargent OF California, the second member
the Committee and Senator elect the Indian appropr-
atons; to Mr.. Marshall Democrat, the Military Aead-
envy; 10 Mr.. NlDlaek OF lhdiana iofuncauonsj '" Is
gene Hale naval appropriations; 10 Frank Palmer OF
Iowa, postal appropriations. and to Mr.. Dickey war
matters Gen. Garfield proposes to let each OF these
members champion. the floor of the House, his own
portion Of appropriations This 10 good In point OF
statesmanship, and modesty as we'll
delegation % prominent eoored men, living In the
District of Columbia, called upon Senator Sumner
TO express their approval of his efforts to secure 'he
passage OF his supplementary Civil Rights bill, and 70
inform him OF the progress of an organized effort now
making in the South to impress upon Republican sen-
ators and Representatives in Congress- and particularly
tbose from southern States the great interest the col
ored people take in the measure and the important
bearing upon their welfare which they deem the measure
has The interview long and Interesting one, and
the eolored gave numerous Illustrations OF the hard
ships suffered by their BY reason OF the unjust ana
absurd proscrptye customs st in vogue in nearly oil
parts Of the country They expressed their intention 10
urge tho President to recommend the passage OF Mr.
summers bill They said ihat .hs alm'ss unanin0as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05
TIE KU-KLUX.

COLUMBIA, s. c., Jan. Elm the United
States Circuit Court to-day arguments were made and
verdict Of guilty returned against Dr. Edward r. Avery.
who fed on Sunday No trace has yet been found ~
his whereabouts This conviction ia regarded as tho
most important yet obtained.
Eighteen prisoners from Spartanburg County red
and offered 10 plead guilty. The Court consumed tho
day in hearing their statements. The prisoners declared
that mostly every white man In spartanburg County
belonged 20 the Khan, including lawyers. dOc0is ana
ministers; that they whipped men, women, and rhlnieh
belonging Republican families No reports nave b'th
so narrowing and melancholy the simple stOfes 81 tho
prisoners who asserted that they were cOmpeled upon
main Of death 10 execute the DEGREES Of the Khan. Such
a spectacle was witnessed before In this Court
COLUMBIA, $. C., Jan. 3.-ln the United
States Court this morning prisoners from Spar
taubure County pleaded guilty and told the story OF
their crimes In open Court. Among them was an old
man who was discharged upon his own recogniAant'
A youth named Armstrong pleaded guilty OF roDbny ho
mail, and wac sentenced 10 nNe years ia INC D'p"s
House OF Correction.
COLUMBIA, s. c., Jan. 4.-The United States
Court was occupied all day with the consideration Of tho
contempt case Of McMaster the attorney for the fng
tive defendant Avery concerning whose whereabouts he
refused 10 the questions OF the Court ON uenJ
No decision was made.
CINCINNATI, Jan. A special dispatch from
Frankfort KY TO The com0ereidi says that band OF
10 Ru-KIux made a raid upon negroes near that
place ON the night Of the I'd inst whipping one OF the"
and ordering the others leave the nelghborhood oh
main Of Death One farmer warned TO employ noDe
bat white bOrers IL II the declared purpose % t 80
outlaws 10 drive the negroes from the county.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05
FOUR DOLLARS A YEAR.

and proceeded 10 his ROOM shot himself u 10
leyed he will die.
The state Agrcntura Convestion assembled IN Column
bus Ohio Wednesday Papers were read on the fol-
lowing subjects: BY Col s. :. Innis. on Game Laws
Prof Edward Oriou Geology IL Relates to Agri
culture;" d. c. Richmond Exhaustion Of Sois :" Dr.
John A. warder, Forests and their Preservation " and
DIR. Townshend Future Agriculture In Ohio" Res
olutions adopted askDg the General Assembly To
amend the Game laws TO give farmers the tight 1t
property on all game their lands also requesting
Congress to defer legislation on laws regarding wool and
until the present laws have been fuliy tested
The fourth annual meeting OF the woman's Board Of
Missions was held in Boston Tuesday. The animal
report shows that the society has over 200 anssres.
about mission circles scattered from Canada To
California I supports Sc missionaries IL school bou~es,
and about Bible women in India Turkey. and CHINA.
The ConstantiRople Home WAS in successful operation.
consisting of Grst-cass Seminary aud DispensaTy IA
charge Of q competent lady stefan. The total re-
eepts for the year ssios. and the expenditures.
t62ss Communications from missionaries, and the adj
by the ladies present indicate very favorable re-
suits from the Society's labors
The triple murder at Windsor Locks, Conn, On
Tuesday, proves TO have been most horrh'" ana'r.
The victims were Timothy Billings aud lis wife. keepers
OF a notorious brothel about two miles from the
village and Julia Hays alias Gowdy. young woman
and inmate OF the The house has had bad rpu'
taton years. An inmate Of il committed Suicide
few months ago and who visited there was found
dead from the effects OF dIngs. Billings and HE vile
were arrested nothing could be proved against them
Two pack peddlers discovered that there had been
tragedy there, yesterday, and told workman III I'd"
fields who went the house at M, saw the bodies
and was so confused or stricken that he did nos
inform the authorities OF the village until evening On
visiting the house the bodies OF Billings and the two
women were found covered with CHASTITY wounds rom
the butt OF O gun. An attempt had been made io hre
the house. The peddlers say they saw two men going
from the house. across the fields as they approached.
The peddlers were arrested but were not held George
Granger OF Sucld has been arrested on suspicion no
was absent from home for two days preceding the mn
der and is know to visited the house. On wednes-
day he borrowed suit OF clothes Of another person and
left his home. He one of party OF three men VINO
were carried the house, Monday, and were left
there Several others have arrested on suspeion
but discharged. Edward LOOMS and Charles Day OF
Windsor Locks. the latter a butcher, are also under
arrest The county is being secured TO find those who
went 10 the house with Granger Three hundred dollars
reward is offered Tor the arrest OF the murderer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05
THE VAR on POLYGAMy.

SALT LAKE Cry, Jan. 2-Brigham Young,
in custody OF United States Marshal and accompanied
by Geo A. Smith, Daniel II. Wells, II. b. Cawhon, AMI
other high Church dgnitaries appeared before Chief
Justice McKean this afternoon, under an indictment 81
murder The courtroom was crowded to sunOoat"n.
Much anxiety exists among the Mormons. but nero
is not the least sign disorder dsrespec to the Court
G. H. Hempstead and Thomas Fitch the coIns" Tor
the prisoner, and United States Attorney Bates prose
cutes for the people.
Mr. Hampstead moved that the prisoner be admitted
10 bail on the ground that he al old man. u years
Of age and feeble health He had come 400 miles to
meet this and all other charges, and his physician Ger
tilted that imprisonment would lmperll nus n'' W.;
bail be taken, IL he fixed at 5000 900
Judge Mexican said that the Government OF the United
arrested on process issued from the United STATS
Courts. The Marshal Is required To exercise TIE h--
prisoners are kept at Camp Douglass, but the Com
inander Of that post not Obliged TO receive them
the city II he choose to put under TIC .ont"l
Of the Marshal some suitable building in which to oe
detained will he for the Marshal 10 decide whether to
adopt it, IL is the option OF the prisoner TO mako s9'a
an offer In any event the Marshal T iooh !" ~ ,nSs
beri6g that he is old decline 70 admit 20 ball
his residence in South Tcmplest. which was accepted.
and Brigham IL now prisoner IN ms own house 10
seemed perfectly cool and unconcerned
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 4.-Brigham Young nc
home in the custody Of the United states Marshal ap
parenty not az all discOntented He receives visitors
daily and talks cheerfully. He says he has
anxiety whatever 10 the result Of the trial.
II probable trial OF Brigham and other Nor
mons under the indictment will be postponed from tho
9TH unless immediate provision Is made at
Washington for the expense iof securing witnesses.
DC United states Attorney Bates telegraphed Ia
the Attorney to-day that It is useless TO ATTEMPT
money to pay the expenses OF the prosecution Ic
thinks the trials should be postponed until March ana
that he he allowed 20 20 10 Washington anu explain
fully all the dihculues OF tine sitnatioh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05
THE GRAND DUKE AGAIN IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Jan. 4.-The Grand Duke and party
arrived here from Milwaukee at noon to-day. Gen.
sheridans arrangements for the Alexis grand bnnao
hunt are fully perfected The dueal party accom-
pauied by Gen Sheridan three OF his aide expect TO
arrive at Fort MePherson ON 18TH The party viii
proceed 10 North Platte Station, where all tbs servants
will be- left during absence Of the party on the hnn
aye liz N the Intention OF all those who 20 20 the hunt
ng ground 20 take up the military mode OF NE and de
pensa with Axmes, servants earrlages. &s Ib' jour
new between North Platte Station and the buffalo region
will be- made on horseback and IA aiDbulapces, and tho
Russians Will be treated TO good specimen OF rougbDs
~ Ia Winter on the Plains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05

Mn Senator Wilson gave temperance lecture m
Boston last Sunday evening, worth noticing, be-
,ansc he said that Congress during the last seven
teon years be had found that the members who used
alcohol were invariably the first TO he Frustrated by
potfacted work. "lu my experience he SAID.
while Chairman Of the Committee On Military At
fans always found that the men TO be relied on
were the men who drank not al ALI" However, Mr..
Wi!son thought that there were fewer drinking men
~ Congress than when he first went TO II. For
moIy the night sessions dreaded, on account OF
the dobauChcry 10 which they gave Iise. Now,
about one-quarter of the Senators pledged tenn
pcrauce men and there Is not what may be called
%" bard drlnher IA the Senate az ell The facts are
about the same ~ the House Of Representatives.
Once the departments were fun of drunken men,
now they are the cxoeftions. Coming from a source
" lie reiod spou these are interesting and cheering
factA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05

Another reverend wolf n wCoi Las been de'tc''dm
Monroe Me lie beans the flowcTy name Of Garland
and having been accuscd Of gross immortality par
hculara not stated time fixed for trying bim
n great crowd Of people gathered together with en-
eager apreht, for the dirty "details bat we are PIat
fed 20 Say that they dsapPointedfo T the culprt
clergyman failed TO appear before the tribunal Send
ing ioi hln a. his residence hs wife was found pack
ine up h,s household chates hut the clerical gen
tlenan had left behind fast horse. Some OF the
congregation are inclined to regard this fight rs
confession while Others citing Biblical precedent
compare II 10 the letting down OF Paul ia basket
nom the walls Of Damascus. Unfortunately II does
not appear that Paul was accused by the Church Of
"g,oss immortality" and ouI opinion ~ that if lie
bad been all tLc Christians ia Damascus would have
found Impossible to get Paul INTO that basket. He
wa- not jhc mau 10 0bscoud under snch ciIcum-
stances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05

Ever sincc VIC have had anything to do with
politics, VIC have been trying to mud out the true
definition Of the word Conservative = and having
head II used TO designate half a dozen different
parties perplexIty has naturally been nearly
insuferable. In the new edition of the works of
IIoOkham FreTe. he ~ reported 60 have said: why
,O you talk Of ConseryatiVesf conservative is
only tory who is ashamed Of HIMSELF Our
American politics afford excellent illustrations of
this sharp but perfectly just remark. We have
never had "a conservative" party Of any public
weight and Importance and when we have had one
at all, II has usually been composed OF men who
were tired Of being Wings or ashamed Of being
Democrats. Conservatives" talk great deal,
write NO less and generally try 20 convey the IN
preston that they aIe sharpereyed characterised,
and cleaner-h handed than their neishbon but there
~ nothing about them remarkable except theif
perfect willingness 20 be nominated for Office, and
then " BE- beaten within an zach OF their lives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05
SHOOTING OF A CHIEF OF POLICE.

FoRT WAYNE, Ind, Jan. 4.-Chief of Police
Patrick MCGEE shot here ths morning, at 10 oeocA.
by Dr. J. y. Thacker MCGEE attacked Thaeker In
livery stable, and struck him with heavy eans.
when Thaezer drew revolver and fred az him. QUO
shot taking effect in the heart, killing MCGEE Instantly
ThaekeT in all, having given himself az Al once
Just6a homlch VIII doubtless be the defense OF Tho
prisoner II s said some private quarrel between mo
two the eagse OF the ARRAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05

Tho iron ore trade of Michigan, which measures
the progress Of the iron industry in ~ many places
VIA never more prosperous than at present. Nearly
ali the mines have contracted for a. much ore a.
they will be able to raise in the current year. and
coutinue 90 receive pressing orders from Ohio and
Pennsylvania A. the latter State continues her
onward progress the production Of iron, the new
year opens auspicously for the industry in two Of
Ate most important sections
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05

Buffalo eives a good account of herself during the
ras, year. Her receipts of grain which were, in
round numbers. 100000 bushels in 1870, advanced
~ 900 600 while her shipments by canal increased
from 100000 10 100000 bushels The lumber
trade was ia the main larger, while the cattle trade
allowed a marked improvement. The manufacturing
industry Of the city made gratifying progress and
promises 70 'be a leading source of prosperity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05

One Of tho very first results of the voyage OF dis
.oyery by Prof Agassz in the Hassler if announced
IN a letter from the distinguished naturalist. pub
hshod in The TRIBUNE to-day. The story OF fish
that builds "A nest in the drifting Gulf weed, and
sends it, eggs aAoat in suCh cradle, is marvellous
indeed; but Prof AgassiZs observations reveal
stranger facts than these and are told that this
odd fish has iin like hand, aud walks rather
than swims. The eminent name of this savan Is
needed 10 entite his curious relation 20 the ere
dence which II must receive from the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05
A prFAUITrNa TREASURER.

RONDouT, Jan. 4.--rhe report of the Commit
tee Oh tie investigation the affairs Of Joho bFod'
lead ex County Treasurer vas made to the sspcr 'A"'a
tonight, His accounts ale tioI, 40 short
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05

Gov. Clanin's Private Secretary, Col. Chas. h
Taylor tyhom our readers have occasion to know
~ Boston correspondent Of TIE THBUNEl has
gone from the Executive Chamber 20 that OF the
General Court having been chosen. at Tie last
election, "a member of the Massachusetts House.
The new Private Secretary, coming III with the new
Governor 10 Mr.. Sidney Andrews formerly the
Washington correspondent Of The Boston Adr~tiS0
and more lately Of the editorial corps OF Eroy
Satardar Mi Andrews ~ a man Of perfectly clean
record and admirable abilities, and Gov. Washburn
N very lucky to get his services.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05

VEsEzUELA.-Tbe President, with the united
forces of the ateror is matching TO attack ran
Fernando de Apure, stronghold Of the insurgents III
the President captures it, the cause Of the insurgents
will be seriously injured. The insurgent Gems Herrera
and Olive have retreated before the President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05
mi-M)eeklN 0ribn,te.
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The New HamDsbire Republicans, who nominated
their state ticke5 on "Wednesday, will have hard
canvas before them. Undsmayed however, by
any obstacles 10 local success the Convention de-
voted itself in great degree to President-making
and national Affairs. We wish Mr.. Straw. the nom
inee for Governor brilliant triumph, but also that
ms platform had little more local character.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05
NETWORK, FRIDAY, JANUARY S, 1872

country have been depopuatcd and the distress In the
terrible The efforts Of the Government to anord
relief are unayaing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05

We have always had = notion that q great many
churches ted their shephoIds shabby, int iacts
given in The ObserrCr have filed Us with indignant
astouishment Sometimes. al least, Donation Par
tics arc a hollow humbuf. The ObSTter cites an ac-
count Of one which we can hardly credit. All the
gifts II Is stated were marked with such price as
the donors pleased 10 put upon them and the aggrc
gate of these amounts deducted from the pas
tors salary that il isn't TO see where te do
nations come in. Among these forced sales 70 the
poor minister little package OF pepper valued
81 ico cents So also two fans wCTo charged az one
haai dime eachl We suppose that the recipient If
these costly gifts, # le kept thom, must have been
Of q meek and grateful disposition; tut II they had
.boen sont in the way to less faithful follower
ol Mosee there would either have been. Contara-
ton m the stove o. 4 rather INSTALLATIONS heap Of
things IN the street