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The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS In MAINE.
ShipbuiIding.

BATH, Aug. 23-Launched by Hagan 4
Thurlow, three-masted schooner of AIS tons,
named B. J. Willard. She is owned by B. j.
Willard, Capt. B. F. Woodbury. and others OF
Portland, and is to be commanded by Capt.
Woodbury.. She is superior vessel, both in
model and material, and is second to none in
build and finish
Hagan & Thurlow have under contract and
will commence building Immediately schoon-
| er of 800 tons and bark of 500 tons
Republican Rally at Kittery.
Special Dispatch by Western Union Line.)
PORTSMOUTH, n. H., Aug. pa. A Strout,
ESQ.,, spoke to a large and enthusiastic meeting
here this evening. Three Grant and Wilson
flags were raised and we had oke of the best
speeches during the campaign.
ITO the Associated Press.]
Republican Rally.
RoCKLAND, Aug. pa spirited rally of the
Republicans of this city took place this eve
ming The Grant Club turned out in torchlight
procession accompanied by the Rockland Band,
and after parading the streets escorted Hon.
George M. Robson from his hotel to Farwell
& Ames' Hall, where full audience had gath
cred to hear him. Mr. Robson met with
hearty reception and his remarks were frequent
ly greeted with enthusiastic applause.
Grand Rally at Lewiston.
LEWISTON, Aug. 23.-The Tanners af Lewis
ton and Auburn, consisting of eight companies
with cavalcade, had grand torchlight pro-
cession this evening. The two cities were IL
Illuminated and there was a large display of fire.
works The torch bearers were enthusiastically
cheered as they passed through the streets
There was during the evening large Republic
can meeting on City Park and a national salute
was fired by company of soldiers who served
under Grant
Democratic Meeting.
BIDDEFoRD, Aug 23.-Hon. Lyman Trum-
BULL Senator from Illinois, addressed the Dem
ocrats of this city tonight. Senator Trumbull's
speech was well received and the meeting was
largely attended.
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POLITICAL.
South Carolina Republican Convention.


COLUMBIA, Aug. 23-The Republican State
Convention re-assembled this morning. The
committee on credentials reported in favor OF
seating the contesting delegation, which IS be-
lieved to be in Moses interest. The report was
adopted after a tedious debate. Congressman
Elliot was made temporary President The fol-
lowing nominations were presented: For Gov
ernor, j. w. S. Welton Ga Carolinian), K: NJ
Delanty (colored), L. j. Moses, Attorney Gene
raj ID. H. Chamberlain and Reuben Tomllnson
formerly State Auditor. Mr.. Moses was EVIL
IDENTIFY the favOrite and was warmly cheered.
He was supported among others by Congress-
man Elliot, who charged that State Comptrol-
Ter Maggie had offered large sums to vote Tor
Chamberlain, and Nagle retorted by charging
Moses with offering delegates $1,000 for vote
Judge Orr and ex-Congressman Tomlinson
made warm speeches, Tomlinson arguing that
his nomination was the only way to avoid a
split in the party. Judge f. A. Mackey charg-
ed that Reuben Tomlinson received brides for
aiding the passage of certain bills For an
hour or more confusion prevailed, during when
charges of bribery and corruption were hurled
to and fro Delegates charged that Moses Of
fered to buy their votes, and the discussion was
most bitter The ballot was then had and t.
j. Moses, jr., was nominated on the LIST ballot
Judge j. s. Orr rose and said that knowing
Moses record he could not console ntiously sup
port him, and begged leave to withdraw from
| the convention.
Judge Orr left amid Kisses and yells. Several
others left with him. After their departure
Mr. Moses addressed the convention at length.
Later.-The regular Republican State Con-
vention re-assembed this morning to complete
their State ticket. A platform was adopted
| which offers adhesion to Grant and wilson,
pledges financial reform, urges the suspension
of the payment of interest until the fraudulent
debt can be separated from the genuine debt,
calls for a reduction of public expenses by re-
ducing the number and salaries of State Off,
GERS. r. H. Gleaves (oolored) was nominated
for Lieut. Governor, III. Hayne lcoloredl tol
Secretary of State, and Samuel w; Melton
(white) native for Attorney General. Busl
ness had thus far proceeded without any specla
demonstrations and no disorder was manlfese
ed till the nominations for Treasurer commenc
ed For this Office f. Cordozo (coloredl, Malol
Harry Noah (white), from New York, Johr
| Alexander (white) from Scotland, were nam
| ed, which led to violent attacks by several mem
bers on Cordozo's past financial record as Sec
| rotary of State.
Cardozo replied in an equally violent strain
and was frequently interrupted by members
! rising to reply to his statements Chairman
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NEW YORK.


NEW YORK, Aug, 23-In the case of Spence
Petts to-day, DR.. Parker testified to receiving
bonds from Pettis to sell, which proved to have
bee portion OF those robbed from the Nation
al Bank of Minneapolis Pettis was held for
trial without bail, and Parker was held in $4,000
as witness
News for Horace,
1t is stated that the family of Charles Fran
els Adams has received letter from him. in
which he states he will not be a candidate for
Governor of Massachusetts, and that he does
not sympathize with the Greeley movement,
and regards the reelection of Grant essential
to the best interests of the country.
Strike Over.
Three hundred longshoremen who have been
on strike, returned to work ON the old terms
after holding out three weeks.
EFT Cetera.
Two convicts attempted toescape from Black
well S. Island this morning. but were captured
after being wounded with pistol shots while
swimming
The defalcation of Kingslank, book-keeper
of the Hudson County National Bank of Jer-
sey City, amounts to $4,000.
Large numbers of longshoremen were in the
vicinity of the docks to-day at Brooklyn, but
large force of police protected the non society
men at work.
The examination of Thomas Cunningham to-
day developed the fact that he had been en-
ployed here in obtaining limitations of the en-
graved plates of the Auditors blank warrants
of the State of Mississippi, and was committed
for trial without bail. His alias is Patterson.
The National Democratic Committee held
session to-day.
1t is reported that Secretary Delano is i'll at
Washington.
Prison Abuses.
ALBANY, Aug. 23,-Gov. Hoffman has APP
pointed a commission to examine the charges
of abuse in the Bloomingdale Lunatic Asylum.
Mrs. MeCnrshp.
Milton H. Thompson of Utica, who was pros
ecuted here for the support of the children of
Mrs. Mccarthy, who some time since attempt
ed to shoot him and killed another man in Utica,
was to-day discharged for want of proof that
he is the father of the children.
Long Branch Matters.
LONG BRANCA, Aug 23- Prince Augustus
and Prince Philip of SAKE Coburg, are here.
President Grant attended camp-meeting at
Ocean Grove this afternoon, where he was en-
Enthusiastically received. The President is very
devout listener at prayer meetings.
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HARMON'S HALL,
RELIGIOUS Notices.

PORTLAND SPIRITUAL ASSOCIATION, Temperance
Hall, 351t Congress ST.; Conference q p M.
CONGRESS ST. NJ. f. CHURCH.-Rev. G. B. Pit
blado Pastor. Prayer meeting at a. m. and u
d. M Preaching at the usual hours by the Pastor.
INDIA ST. UNIvERsALIsT CHURCH.-The Pastor
Rev. Geo. w: Bicknell, will preach tomorrow Iore.
noon at lOi o'clock In the evening there Will DC
conference meeting in the Vestry.
WooDFoRD's CoRNER.-Rev. Geo. n. Marden, OF
Pennington will preach Morning and Evening
ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Union Hall, ~ Free
St.-Elder o. W. Kimball Of Concord, N H., viii
preach tomorrow, at the usual hours. Seats free
STATE ST. CHURcH-Rev L. H. Angler d. d, OF
Boston, will preach morning and evening.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Congress ST., corner OF
Wilmot Rev. VIM. H. Smaller, Pastor Preaching at
3; Sabbath School at 1.45; Sabbath School Concert,
in the Lecture Room at p. M,
MoUNTFoRT STREET A. M. E. CHURcH.-Rey;
j. II. Madison, pastor. Services at 1O3 A. NJ, and D
and II p NJ. Sunday School at Ii P. NJ.
BETHEL CHURCH, 81 Fore Street.-Services Sab
bath A. NJ, at 1890 O'Clock; P. NJ, at and 700
O'clock Communion service the first Sunday P. N:
of each month. Also meetings on Monday and
Thursday evenings at 7.30 O'Clock. All from the sea
and land are cordially invited.
YM C. ASSOCIATION, Mechanics Building, Pray
er Meetings every Saturday eyening.-SOciai Meeting
every Sunday at 103 O'Clock AM, IN Munseys Dan
Loft, Commercial wifi.
ALLEN MISSION CHAPEL, Locust Strcet.-Sabbath
School Prayer Meeting at 2.l5 Sabbath School at O.
THE REFORM SCHOOL s. S. will be held Sunday p
NJ. Coach leaves State Street at O'Clock. Every
teacher is requested to be present.
THE SECOND PARISH afternoon services will ill
further notice be transferred TO the evening at "a
Sunday School at 8 p NJ.
PREBLE CHAPEL, corner Prcble and Cumberland
streets. Meeting for the children of the Sunday
School at II; Preaching at 3. Free to all.
PINE ST. M. E. CHURCH-D. II. Hannaburgh, pas
tor. Prayer Meeting at a. M and u p. m; preach
ing at 1Ot a. M; Sunday Schoolat pm.
ST. LUKE's CATHEDRAL-Sundays, 1890 q. m.3 and
7.3Op. IN. Daily, $50 a. IN. and p m. Free to all
ST. PAUL's CHURCH, corner OF Congress and Lo
Gust street.-Services Sunday at 1890 o'clock AN
and p. NJ This is free church, with free seats
New JERUSALEM CHURcH:-Divine Service, il
the Temple tomorrow morning at 1O8 Sunda!
School Immediately after morning service.
WLLIsroN CHAPEL-S S. 1890 A. NJ. Preaching
at 8 p. NJ Prayer meeting at 2 PM
PLYMOUTH CHURcH-Rev. Mosely H. Williams
Pastor. Preaching at 10 10 A. NJ, and q T. NJ Sun
day School at H.
WEST Cong. CHAPEL-Services by Rev. George j
Pierce, SIS. at II A. NJ; Sermon at 8. and Evening
service at II P. NJ
PARK ST. CdURcH-Closed for vacation.
SPIRITUAL FRATERNITY, ARMY AND NAVY UNIoi
HALL-Conference at P. NJ. All are invited.
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES,

DISEASES such as Consumption, Bronchitis,
Debility from Typhoid and other Low Fevers,
from excessive grief, study or close confine-
ment, and prostration of the vital powers,
yield to Fellows Compound Syrup of Hypo-
phosphites sooner than any remedy ever before
discovered. aug17ded1w&M1t
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

Gov. Hoffman declines a denomination for
Governor of New York.
The present wheat crop of California is the
largest ever raised IN the State.
James Daniels, native of Boston, commit
ted suicide yesterday in New Orleans.
The tunnel of the Lowell water works, 1899
feet through ledge in Dracut has been COM
pleted and water will be admitted to-day
The first Japanese vessel that ever arrived at
an American port arrived at San Francisco on
Friday with cargo of teas
The knights of st. Crispin of Cincinnati, to
the number of 600, are on a strike.
A mixed train of the Chicago and Dubuque
Railroad was thrown off the track by an OBJ
struction, killing two persons and ipjuring
others.
The report the Geneva arbtrst ton had award
ed the United States gross amount of "a, 000,
600 is denied
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FOREIGN.
PosfnIConYension.


PARIS, Aug. 23-Freneh merchants are
clamerous for favorable action by their govern
ment upon the proposed postal convention be-
tween France and the United States, concern
ing which Minister Washburne recently had an
interview with President Theirs at Tronville.
The Geneva Tribunal.
GENEVA, Aug, 23-The Board of Arbitration
met at noon. Mr.. Staempf, Swiss arbitrator,
was DESTROYS that an adjournment should be
had until Tuesday next, on account OF grand
musical festival to which the gentlemen con-
nected with the tribunal were invited, at which
10000 persons are expected to be present, bnt
Sir Roundlett Palmer urged pressure OF busl-
ness and the necessity of diligence on the part
OF the board, and it was agreed to adjourn only
until Monday. The sitting to-day closed at 3
p. m. 1t is probable that the work of the
board will be closed by the 18th of Sept.
brilliant soiree was given at the hotel OF
Bancroft Davis tonight. All the principal
local authorities were invited. The hotel and
other buildings were illuminated.
Floods in Brazil,
New YORK; Aug. 23-Buenos Ayres advces
via Panama, state that the recent flood mum
dated large quantity of the territory around
Janeiro and Para, and both those cities suffered
severely. AT Para the walls of several bust
ness houses were undermined and fell. One
large one floated away, two fell and two bridges
OF Estaba Bragasiza were washed away. Or
the night OF the 9Th OF July the whole front o.
Matriz church fell and the banks of the river
lritua giving away inundated some 60 houses
drowning many animals, the people escaping
in boats and on RATS. All the country arount
Para is flooded, but the water is believed to b.
abating.
1t is stated also that the river Amazon ha
overlooked its banks, flooding thousands o
miles of country, but details have not been re
! ceived.
There is much privation and suffering a
Para and Rio from the effects of the flood.
The Religious Riots.
| LONDON, Aug. A-6 a. m.-Great excitemen
exists in Drogheda. An outbreak is momental
liy feared there The military are confined
their barracks. Quiet continues in Belfast
The value of property destroyed by mobs is es
| timated at H50000.
\ A Nashville despatch Gays that handbills al
I in circulation here calling on workingmen
meet Andrew johnson next week, who is d.
clared the workingmen's candidate for Congress
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VariOms Matters.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. %. = Congressman
Kelly and party left for southern California this
morning
The Democrats, third district, have nomina-
ted H. j. X. Luttrell for Congress.
Rich gold lodes have been discovered neal
Mountain city, in Cape district, Nevada.
A driver of the Pescadoro and Santa Cruz
stage was fred upon by party in chapparal
Yesterday The passengers on the drivers box
narrowly escaped. The citizens of Santa Cruz
are organizing vigilance committee to pursue
highwaymen.
Ship Grace Darling has sailed from Freeport
Puget Sound, with cargo of railroad ties f.,
New Zealand. Further large shipments will
be made Immediately.
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The first prize, a spy-glass, was awarded to
the Alarm. The prize for second-class boats
was given to the Usher, owned by John Mars
ton, lap-streak. Her time was 1.3 40. The
difference between her and the last of her COM
petitors was about ten minutes. Capt B. j.
Willard and Capt. Levi Blake acted as judges.
Some of the yachts had parties of ladies on
board. The regatta was very much enjoyed by
the party on the island, who had a good view of
the whole course. The day was delightful and
the occasion was remarkably pleasant for all
who took part.
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$1,000.
Great Stallion Match.
PLAY OR PAY.
<n9hs&
&gSaN&

Lewiston Driving Park, on Tuesday, Ang 9th
1872, at O'Clock p. NJ. G. A. ThuTlow, names Blk
S. Phil. Sheridan by Gen. Knox. George H. Bailey
names Il. ). King William by Ham ptOn. This race
is to be mile heats best in in harness. to be trotted
according to the rules Of the National Association
Good day and good track, il not the first good day
and track. This match will give the people of Maine
opportunity b. witness trOt between two of the
fastest Stations in the State.
Wednesday, August -, No. l, Purse of $780, for
horses that never minutes, 3S5, 1925, $40; No. 2,
Purse OF 500, for horses that beat 2:4j $685.
IS, $40. Thursday, Aug goth, No. ., Purse Of $780,
for horses that beat So s65 S25, $40; No. H.
Purse of $780, for all horses that beat 2 so
S125 $50 S25. Entrance fee ten per cent in all the
above purses, and must occupy nominatees in all
cases. In case Of bad day and track for the above
matched race it will take preference OF first good day
and track and other following first good day
nesday, Sept. 4; No. g. purse and stake open to all
Stations owned in Maine. The Proprietor will add
$500 if three enter and start and $3.50 il four enter
and start with inside stake of 500 from each en-
try.
Play or Pay.
All the above TO be mile heats best . in in
harness. and conducted under the rules OF the Ma
tiOnal Association, and entries must be made in ae-
cordance Herewith All of the above entries to Gloss
on Tuesday, Aug, Goth, at the Dewitt House, Lew
istOn or directed 10 Isaiah POmpilly Box 49, Au-
burn, Me. Pool selling at Dewitt House on each
evening previous to races. Races for above purs
commence at o'clock P. NJ. each day. Admission I 0
cents each day.
ISAIAH POMPILLY, Proprietor.
August 8, 1872.
Horse timers and fine watches in great variety for
sale by j. w. llcDutfee, Savings Bank Block, Lewis
ton. Me. augSed
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C0al Camhinnfinn.

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, Aug. 23.-Owners of col
lieries in the region of the Reading Railroad
have adopted basis of agreement for trade in
the shape of resolutions providing for COM
mittee Of five representatives of the Anthracite
Board of Trade to fix the prices of coal on the
day following each Scranton sale. The sale
takes place on the last Wednesday of each
month No one is allowed to sell below the
prices fixed, but sellers may go above them as
much as they see fit.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

The 18th Maine Regiment reunion will take
place at Peaks Island on Tuesday, Sept. 3D.
A clam bake, ETC., will be among the various
entertainments. Arrangements will be made
with boats and railroads for reduced fare. A
large number is expected, as the notices have
been sent generally over the country.
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Elliott persistently sustained Cardoza and the
members gathered around the platform. Pts
tols Were drawn and fight seemed imminent
until the chairman declared the convention adj
Journed until tomorrow.
The Boilers ConuemiiOu.
The boilers convention assembled this morn
ing with Judge j. l.. Orr in the chair. A num-
Der of delegates, principally contestants in the
regular convention were present. Judge Orr
sau that the movement was exclusively Re-
publican and did not seek to conciliate with the
democracy. He passed in review the frauds of
the State government and denounced f. j.
Messer bitterly Ex-Congressman Brown and
others followed, pledging their counties to sup
port an honest ticket.
District Attorney Corbin declared that he
knew that the charges made against Reuben
Tomlnson in the State Convention were false.
Senator Sawyer assured the Convention that
PRESIDENT Grant earnestly desired thorough
reform in South Carolina, and that the heart
ana pulse of the entire National Administra-
uon beat in sympathy with the movement
Michigan DemO-Ei5eral Convention.
GRAND RAPIDS, Aug. 22.-The Democratic
and Liberal Republican joint convention met
to-day and renominated the following State tick
ct: Governor, Austin Blair; Lieut.. Governor,
John q. Blanchard; Secretary of State, Geo.
ii. House; Treasurer, Joseph A. Hotter; Audi
tor, Gen. Mel O'Hearon Land Commissioner,
George III. Murdoch; Attorney General, Gen.
Matthew H. Maynard; Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction, Willard Stearns. Resolutions
were adopted reatfirming the Cincinnati plat
form, endorsing the nomination OF Greeley and
recommending Austin Blair to confidence.
New Hampshire Politics.
MANCHESTER, Aug. 23--Another Greeley &
brown flag was thrown to the breeze this even
ing with music, speeches, procession, &c.
Senator Chandler of Michigan is announced
TO make Grant and Wilson speech here on the
evening of the 9th.
Judge EOadley against Greeley.
CINCINNATI, Aug 23.-Judge George Hoad-
the Liberal Republican movement, addressed
meeting tonight on the question, "Grant or
Greeley. Judge Hoadley said he should have
preferred to vote for Adams, Trumbull, Cox,
Chief Justice Chase or Groesbeck, but the
choice now was between Grant and Greeley,
aid he could not support Greeley, as neither
his character, manner of nomination or sur
roundings entitled him to support.
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WE have received from the New England
News Co., of Boston copy of GREELEY IN
1872, etc. for campaign purposes. 1t is capital,
worth many times the price asked. The price
is 81 Der hundred; $50 for five hundred and $50
for one thousand 1t can be obtained of news
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TPOnble Avoided

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 23-The latest ad-
vices from Collinsyille state the Sheriff Curry
met body of armed negroes and after show:
ing them what the result would be if they did
not disband prevailed ON them to return to
their homes. The excitement is subsiding.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. Baldwin arrived
at West Philadelphia this morning, accompan-
led by his trainers and a number of hackers.
He affects to consider the match with Mace not
off, and that meeting is yet to be arranged.
OBaldwin proceeded direct to his training
quarters at Haddington, where he will remain
till called out of the city again professionally.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

FLAG RAIsING.-The Republicans of Sacca-
Kappa will raise Grant and Wilson nag next
Monday afternoon at o'clock. Frederick
Douglass, Esq, and j. II. Warwick Will speak
on tho occasion.
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THE CHANCES IN New YoRK.-In an article
on the Republican State ticket, the New York

on the hepUD1ICau otaIe t1cKeU, U11e 1Sew I01h
Post says of the prospect in that State
To calm observers the Greeley movement does
not seem to be making Roadway among Repub-
licans, and rather to be losing among Demo-
Gratis and if the tide is in that direction now,
two months and a half hence it will probably
have increased to flood. AS they say in the
country, '"Ehere is a good deal of sense in
folks and it is the folks" and not the poll
ticians, who are to render the verdict in this
case
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

STEAMER JOHN BROOKS FROM BosToS.-10 bbs
rum, IA bbls OIL casks oil, 100 boxes cheese horse
roll lead, pck furniture, coil cordage stoves IS
tubs lard, bdl springs, 6 hay cutters, piece
marble, 80 bdls ron rs bbls -four, 81 bdls paper,
eask OIL plates iron, 25 empty kegs, II bdls tubes
"A bbls apples Dbl OIL SO boxes Spices 20 bbls beef
175 boxes mdse
For Canada and up country-3 bbls oil, bbls flour,
boxes Spices cars III ware lounge roll bags, 1
organ melodeons kegs nails. bdls iron, bdl pa
per, chests tea chests -, 1 cask sheep skins, 1
horse, IT'S pckgs mdse, boxes nails, IT'S hides