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The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02

The New York Herald with its usual en-
terprise has opened communication with our
satellite and its reporters are now engaged
in the study of the lunar alphabet. AS soon
as this is mastered the Herald will publish
interviews with prominent lunar gentlemen
on our open polar sea and the interior of
Africa, both of which they have had excel
lent opportunities to observe. Special atten-
ton will be given to lunar affairs, and useful
lessons on the dangers of imitation and a
third term are expected to be derived from
lunar experience. But the Herald above
every other subject will attempt the solution
OF the much mooted question whether or
not the moon is made Of green cheese. For
long time it has been suspected that this
journal was inclined to take the affirmative
in this controversy, and the expedition to the
highest peak in the Himalayas where the
Herald observatory has been located, and the
engagement of the late editor, James Cor
don Bennett, as lunar agent, az an enormous
salary, have been undertaken in the firm be-
lief of placing the prowess of the Herald in
science at par with its distinguished sagacity
in politics. From time to time the Herald
will modestly call attention to its enterprise
in its editorial columns.
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02

we do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
out as guaranty of good faith
We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02

THE PRESS.
SATURDAY MORNING, OCT. 2, 1875

EVERY regular attaehe of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate countersigned by Stanley 7.
Puiien, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
journal
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02

AN intelligent observer who has been trav-
cling through Ohio and in Indiana, says that
he did not find soft money Republican
among hundreds with whom he talked.
Among the Democrats there we both soft
and hard money men-mostly the former.
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE.

cases where the United States extends it to
corporation. This is the job that is to assail
tie next Congress. 1t is not necessary to say
that the people want none Oft. Both polit-
ical parties in the North have declared a.
gainst it and they mean it. The day of rail-
road and other subsidies is past in this coun-
try unless the infationsts come into control
OF the national government, in which event
such jobs as the Southwestern Railroad will
be excellent preLexts for the issuing of more
greenbacks to build them.
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02
Notice..

fJyHE undersigned respectfully informs the Public
Il that he has opened office for the sale or trans
fer of Real Estate, and all kinds of merchandise i
have on hand several lots and houses Tor sale IN
the most desirable location. have also the finest
and for bailding plastering purposes. Parties in
need of the same will please call on
f. PONCE.
Boyd Block, Cor. Middle and Exchange.
aDrl3 d6m1wis
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02
TO BE LET.

TENHE desirable ofires in the Merchants National
Il Bank building, recently occupied by Bank Of
Portland. Also offices in third story, with steam,
gas and water Possession given July list. Apply at
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.
julio diff
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02

The First Organized Family of American
singers.
Johu w. ESntehinsou, Asa B. Hutchin-
son, Joshua Hutchinson, Henry j. Hutch
inson, o. Denneu Hutchinson and Walter
Kiftredge,
In their Farewell Engagements in New England,
prior to their departure to the Western and Pacific
States will give only Que Concert as above, sing
ing their New compositions, with some of the Old
Favories iu sin days of yore such have received
the enthusiastic reception of the musical public
throughout the United States and Great Britain.
Tickets of Admission 25 Gents.
A limited number of Reserved Seats So cents for
sale at Ira Stockbridges and at the door. Children
under IL years Is cents Doors open at T. Concert to
commence at II O'Clock. oc2d4t
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02
Nasty.

The End of the s'Onlimiied Trust and
Confidence eCOmpany''-the Final Smash
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02

We trust that our Legislatures have voted
the last dollar that ever will be devoted to
the sectarian schools. The Catholics have
not received a cent but other denominations
sands.
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02
Partner Wanted.

FGvHE RIGHT MAN with from seven to ten thou
Il sand dollars that make himself useful on
the books or a salesman purchase an interest
in good, safe, legitimate and established wholesale
business in this city. Address BOX 500 with real
name, business capacity, &c.
Portland Sept 8, 1875. se4d1m*
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02
To Let,

NNHE BRICK HOUSE No. "a Danforth Street,
Il containing all the modern improvements. En-
qure at No. 10, CENTRAL WHARF.
ne16dtf
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02
Girls Wanted.

A COOK and Chamber Girl, short distance from
"A the city. Apply at No. 33 High Street.
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02
For Rent.

EOf EtSE1Is
A excellent House of eleven rooms splendidly
HA located; lays to the all day; inside blinds
to every window fine bath room with two wafer
closets cemented cellar; house heat by furnace first
and second story wash tubs set in cellar with hot
and cold water; fine closets; perfect drainage; and
the best arranged house in the market. Possession
given October tn.
Also fine residence "a Winter Street with a
splendid garden; IA rooms with gas, Sebago. water
closets; house heat by furnace. G r. DAVIS.
sep2Seod2w Real Estate and Mortgage Broker.
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02
Summer ROarderS.

few Summer Boarders will be taken by the day
or week at Nortons Hotel, East Baldwin This
house is delightfully."- located on the line of the P &
o. R. Ii. and only 25 miles from Portland
d. Ii. MOTION.
REFEREN CESS. G. Strout, ESQ.,, hon. Bion
Bradbury, c. T. Libby, ESQ.,, A. l.. Dresser, Esq.,
en-. c. +. Mattocks, Col. A. W. Bradbury. ju23tf
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02
Vaults Cleaned.

"A LII ORDERS promptly attended to by calling
AA aI Oh addressing r. GIBSON,
ao,so 5e8 Congress Street
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02
rU t.F.T
To Let

1.-TWO or three furnished rooms in private family
Il near Preble House. Address
sep22dtf P. O. BOX 996.
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02

nNE or two boarders can be accommodated with
" pleasant rooms at 416 Cumberland street, cor
ner OF Green, also to lei with board pleasant front
chamber unturnshed with side room and large closet
attached. sefIdtf
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02

PRESIDENT GRANT told the members of
the Army of Cumberland that he hand
something to say, and the speech he made in
dicates that he is alive to the highest inter-
ests of the Republic. 1t will create feeling
of respect for Gen. Grant among the intelli
gent people of the nation. The following
noSe was received last evening:
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02

THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS
rnhnshed every day Sundays exoepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
Ar tO9 ExoHANeE ST., PORTLAND
TERMS. Eight Dollars Year in advance. To
mail subscribers Seven Dollars Year If paid in ad-
ance
THE MAINE STATE PRESS
published every THURSDAY MORNING at S2.5Oa
year, if paid in advance, at $500 a year.
length OF column, constitutes square"
$15o per square daily first week; rs cents per week
after; three insertions, or less 81 Oe; Continuing
every other day after 6rst week. so cents.
HAN square, thiee insertions, less 75 cents: one
week, VI 90; 80 cents per week. after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one third addi' ional
Under head of "AMUsEMENrs" and "AUorroN
SALES, $500 per square per week; three insertions
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
FREss (Which has large circulation in every part
OF the State for SlOO per square for first insertion
ana % cents per square for each subsequent nsertion
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING Co.
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70 Let.

n GOOD rents at Woodford's Corner. Possession
Il given Immediately. Inquire of
j. HI. REED,
au6d2w*ttf Woodford's Corner.
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02
BOARD.
BOarderS Wanted

MRS. MATHEWS has taken the well known
1v1 Boarding House, at 21 Brown street, and is
now prepared 10 furnish board likewise table board
sep27 dtf
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02
TO LET.
TO Let,

A BOUT February first the Stores and Chambers
"A on Union St., now occupied by Caldwell q
Hodsdon, and Whitney & Thomas. Apply to
ja11dtf ST. JOHN SMITH.
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02
To BE Let.

NyHE chamber in second story on the corner of
Il Cross and Middle SITS. Apply to
HENRY DEERING,
my31f No. 65 Exchange st.
The Portland daily press., 1875-10-02

Gen. Grants great speech at Des Moines,
Sept Both, must commend itself 10 every
American citizen and to the hearts of all really
patriotic people. 1t should be read and re-
read. and hung in letters of gold in every
house in the land. The late aud most lamen-
table Bishop Bacon, favored the giving of
money to the Catholic schools. This was his
weak point in his church adm inistraton here
There is nothing in this country that would so
arouse the people as such action or by the au
thorties as giving money to aid sectarian
schools. 1t would so fire the hearts of the
people that scenes would ensue which would
shake the foundations of this whole country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-10
LEGISLATIVE.

In the Senate, yesterday, the Committee,
on Privileges and Elections made report, ask
ing for power to send for persons and papers
in the contested election case Of Starke vs.,
Tanner aud Brady vs. Gale. The report was
agreed to. A resolution WAS adopted calling on
the First Auditor for a tabular statement of
The reassessment of lands 10 the Commonwealth.
Bills we're read amending the ac, Incorporating
the DanVille and New River Marrow Gauge
Railroad Company, and bill amending the char
ter OF the Warm Springs Company.
The House, after 8dering to their eugross-
ment several bills, one of which allows the city
OF Richmond seven Commissioners of Chan
Gerry, heard the report 10 the Augusta contest
ed election case Of Opie VS.. Stuart, which was
passed by to allow the minority of the commit
tee to report. 1t remands the election to the
people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-10
rary purpose

The Senate, in executive session, yesterday
confirmed the following nominations: Zachariah
Chandler, to be Secretary of the Interior; Ed
wards PierrepoDt, to be Attorney General;
David Day, postmaster at St. Paul. Mum;
John G. New, of Indiana, to be Treasurer Of
the United States; John @ Smith, of Ohio,
to be Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and John
Tatfe, Of Nebraska, to be Secretary Of the Ter
ritory of Colorado, vice John Jenkins. sus-
pended during the recess of the Senate. The
Senate yesterday confirmed the nomination of
6. II. Russell as internal revenue collector of
the Third district of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-10
SIGNATURE OF THE CRoss.-The mark which

SIGNATURE OF THE Cross. mark which
persons who are unable to write are required
to make instead Of their signatures, is 10 the
form of a cross; and this practice, having for.
merly been followed by kings and mobiles, is con.
stanty referred to as an instance of the
ignorance of ancient times This signature is
not, however, invariably proof of such ignor
ance. AnccutIy the use of the mark was not
couhued to ilIiterate persons for among the
Saxons the mark of the cross, as an at
hesitation CT the good faith of the person
signing, Was required to be attached to the
signature of those who could not write.
ln those times, if man could write,
or even read. his knovanlge was consd
cred proof presumptive that he was 10 holy or.
ders. The clercus or clerk, was synonymous
with penman; and the laity, or people who
were net clerks, did not feel any urgent neces-
slty Tor the use Of letters. The ancient use OF
the cross was therefore universal, alike by those
VINO could and those who could not write; it
was indeed, the symbol of an oath, from its
| sacred associations, as W. II as the mark gener
ally adopted. Hence the origin Of the express
sion, God save the mark" as form of ciac
ulation approaching the character of an oath.
A WORD TO BOYS. Who is respected /
Is the boy who conducts himself we'll; who i:
houest, dlligent and obedent in all things I
is the boy who is making an effort CONTINUALLY
to respect his father, and to obey him 10 what
ever he may direct to be done 1t is the boy
who Is kind to other little boys, who respect!
age' and who never gets into difficulties and
quarrels with his companions. 1t is the boy
who leaves 40 effort untried to improve him
sell Sc IN knoWied &c and wisdom every day; who
is busy and active 10 endeavoring to do good
acts towards Others. Show me boy WIN
obeys his parents, who is diigent, who ha:
respect for age, who always has a friendly dis
position, and who applies himself diligently te
get wisdom, and to do good towards others
and IT he Is not respected and beloved by ever
one, then there is no such thing as truth in thu
world. Remem Der this, little boys, and you
will be respected by others, and you will grow
| up and become useful men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-10

There is no likelihood that the Consti ution-
al amendments proposed by Gen. Grant will
ever make practical issue. The Constitution
requires two-thirds vote of Congress to pro-
pose Constitutional amendments, and that they
shall before adoption receive the consent Of
three tourtbs of the States. The Republican
party has only majority-not three-tourths
of the United States Senate, while the Demo
Gratis control a majority Of the States, and the
lower House Of Congress. The new depar-
ture' of the Republican party is simply de-
vice for the Presidential election, and will be
forgotten when it shall have served its tempo
rary purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-10
COM MERCIAI,.

While there is shade more activity in com.
merclal circles as the holiday season approaches
business cannot be quoted brisk and from the
present outlook there will not be such sd i'm
proVement as is anticipated by many. Money
continues scarce except for legitimate business
purposes. The New York money market con-
tlnues without any important change, call loans
ranging from to per ct. In State bonds Vir
gina consos are strong, $4,000 selling at rot
do. "Peelers" sold at 46 for small and 46t for
large, the latter showing an advance of over
previous sales. Local Railroad bonds are quiet;
o., A. s. N. bonds sold at 821.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-10
The Virginia SenatOrshiD

joint resolution vas offered 10 the State
Senate last week requesting our Senators and
Representatives in Congress to procure az
amendment to the existing law in relation to
the election of Uoted States Senators so as to
provide that the election to fill any expiring
term shall be held on the second Tuesday after
the meeting of the Legislature 10 its session
next preceding such expiration. AS the law
stands the election must take place on the
second Tuesday after the meeting and orgaui-
cation of the Legislature elected next proceed
ing the expiration of any Senatorial term, so
that the Virginia Legislature will have to elect
a successor to Hon. John w. Johnston OF the
next Tuesday, although his term will not end
until the fourth Of March, 1877. But there
was another reason for the resolution, as stated
by Senator Smith, Conservative, to-wit, that
if the election came off now the disappointed
sspirants will not work actively and heartily to
carry the State in the Presidential canvass of
oext year; whereas, if the election be postpon.
ed t'll next winter every candidate for the va
cancy Will do bis best next year 80 as to i'm
nrove his chances aud strengthen bis claims.
The complete answer to this was given by
oeuatoT Alleu, hepuDlcan, VINO SAID that
while the resolution might find favor in the
House of Representatives it would be surely
defeated in the Republican Senate, where its
object to carry the State next year tor the
Democracy would be proclaimed The resolu-
ton was referred to the Committee on Federal
Relations, where it lies, dead and buried.
1t is thought that the Conservative caucus
will take up the nomination of United States
Senator Thursday night. The candidates are
numerous, but the most prominent are ex Gov.
John Letcher, Hon. John Goode, jr., of the
Norfolk District WHOSE seat 10 the House of
Representatives Is contested BY Hon. j. H.
Plat, Republican, and Hoo. john w. John
ston, the present Seuat THEIR present
strength being denoted by the order in which
| have named them. But it may easily happen
that compromise man may be taken from the
less prominent candidates, among whom the
most popular seems to be Major Juo. w. Dan
lei, member of the House of Delegates from
Lynchburg, and author of several standard law
books, who is favorits with the younger
members of the General Assembly. edmond
Correspondence d the Baltimore american.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-10
a1s1anhria, Uirginia.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10.
The Proposed Constitutional Amend
mentS.

menus.
IF the straits to which the Radical party has
been reduced in its struggle to retain the power
it has 80 abused, or the willingness of President
Grant to make use of any means, however dis
creditabe, to insure him longer lcas, of off.
cisl existence, had been needed they would
have become apparent in the urgent recon-
mendations of the latter for the adoption of
constitutional amendments Usipg ''the livery
Of heaven to serve the devil ill., he proposes
In the sacred names of religious liberty and
free education, sweeping changes in the estab-
lished policy Of the General Government and
the further assumption by that Government of
the reserved rights of the States. Taxation
and education are two matters which intimately
affect every family, and in DO respects is the
right of local selfgovernment more important;
yet it is proposed to regulate these rights by
constitutional restrictions, and, no doubt, as in
the case of the fourteenth and fifteenth amend
ments, to enforce Congressional ideas Oh them
'by appropriate legislation
The late report of the Commissioner of Edu.
cation shows that all the States have systems
of public education, the best probably, of which
their condition will, at present, admit. Why
then should the General Government be au-
thorized to interfere in matter which the
States and the people are so much better quail
flied to control? IA national system of edu-
cation" is the Goliah which turks behind the
fair show of words in the Presidents message.
Again. what further guarantees do we need
for our religious freedom2 The first and sixth
amendments to the Federal Constitution insure,
as far as human enactments can, against an es-
tablishment of a religion or the prohibition of
its free exercise by Congress, and as regards
the States our history clearly shows that the
tendency has ever been towards religious lib.
erty. When the General Government was or
gained, three OF four of the States had rcli-
gious tests provided 10 their constitutions :;
but a single one-New Hampshire re-.
sisted up to this time the spirit of the age by
retaining them. Siogularly enough the amend
ment proposed by President Grant would not
annul the New Hampshire test nor prohibit
the insertion Of similar one by other States,
but simply prohibits the denial of right to
worship God according to the dictates Of con-
science, under any political disabilities which
State may see fit to impose prohibition
which experience has shown to be wholly un-
necessary in our country. Under cover of this
superauous bit of religious federation, comes in
proposition to control the taxing power of the
States, the power most essential to their SOW
eighty. The question of the taxation of church
and corporate property is certainly an important
one, but it can surely be as wisely treated by
the several States as by the General Govern
ment, and the danger of allowing that already
overshadowing power to interfere with it must
be apparent even to superficial observer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-10

1t has been suggested hat the most notable
thing in relation to the Presidents message is
what he does not say. Not a word has been
said In relation to the reconstruction of the
South, or the colored race-for the first time
for many weary year. No movement is made
looking to further oppression of the people
Of the South. 1t seems as though the leaders
of the Republican party had become satisfied
that the colored race has ceased to pay as an
instrument of political ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, aud
must now be abandoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-10
five, and ten dollars, which shall be receivable
for all debts and taxes due the State, and shall

five, and ten dollars, which shall be receivable
for all debts and taxes due the State, and shall
be issued only 10 redemption Of tax receivable
coupons; that all such coupons shall be re-
deemed in such certificates on presentation at
the Second Auditors office at any time after
sixty days before said coupons mature, deduct
Ing one half of one per cent. for the privilege
OF this anticlpatlVe payment; thatregisters shall
be kept of coupons received, and they shall
be cancelled; and that the certificates of debts
when paid back into the treasury for taxes
may be reissued, but only in redemption of
coupons The effect of the BILL it is claimed,
will be: First, to furnish local currency
which shall be of equal value all over the
State, and be redeemab for taxes at every
tsx.collector's Office second, to ditfuse the ad.
vantages OF any difference between coupons
and currency among all classes ; the reduction
in price of coupons now only enuring to the
advantage of the large corporations aod prop.
erty holders who buy them at reduced price
aud pay them for taxes at par third, to pro.
vide legitimate revenue by offering the bond
holder a redemption in advance on his paying
a small tax of one half of one per cent. for the
benefit, which be will gladly pay The cou
pons are now actually recev ed at their face
value, and by the provisions of the bill vii
be redeemed less one half of one per ct. The
State will reap this advantage.