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The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
News and Other Items.

Mrs. P. Tracy, formerly Agnes Ethel, has re-
ceived legacy of two hundred thousand
dollars from her motherin- law.
1t is estimated by the Western grangers that
the surplus wheat crop this season will amount
to 900, 900 tons.
Mrs, Carr of Quebec hanged herself with her
false hair. The coroner's verdict was said to
have been that the Carr was demolished by a
misplaced switch.
Some Canadian streams became so low this
season that salmon were seen to throw them
selves out of the tepid water on to the shore in
dying state.
The corn crop throughout the state of Geor-
gia is pronounced to be the best that has been
grown since the war. Everywhere farmers are
rejoicing over an abundant yield.
The Rev. Mr.. Marble of Newton, Ct, is talk
ing his vacation rest in novel way. He en-
ploys another clergyman to take his place
while he sits in his pew, instead of occupying
the pulpit.
The Sultan Of Turkeys regular morning tip
pie consists of two bottles of porter, quarter
of bottle of curacao and seven glasses of raki
all taken before breakfast. He has had three
attacks of delirium tremens.
The visit of the son of Napoleon to st Pc
tersburg has been indefinitely postponed. A
council of the Bonapartist chiefs has advised
against the contemplated trip, as it might give
offence in England, where the Imperial Primes
has lately received many attentions from the
royal family and the higher nobility.
Scattered about the earth there are supposed
to be 100000 or 100000 of Jews alive.
Thousands of these people are rich, some Of
them own colossal fortunes. Rothschild could
buy up the fee simple of Palestine. Goldsmid
might rebuild the temple of Herod. Monte
fore has money enough to cast golden statue
of King Solomon. But of these wealthy He
brews not one is willing to 60 back.
A tramp stole into kitchen in Burlington,
Iowa, and was just tip-toeing out with huge
loaf of bread and pie when the woman of the
house came in. She shr;eked for help and
struck him over the face with saucer she held
in her hand, breaking the vessel and cutting
his nose, when he dropped his booty and fed,
merely pausing to call his hostess an "unmiti-
gated old sauceress," which, considering his
limited time and scant opportunities, wasn't so
had
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
Crimes and Casualties.

Banners Hotel, Hoboken, New York. was
burned yesterday morning. Loss $4,000.
The body of young Noble, who was drowned
from the yacht Kate, off Halifax, has been re-
covered.
Hoover. Harris & Co.'s steam saw mill at
Tyrone, Pa, with quantity of lumber, and
two dwelling houses near Bigler Mine, were
destroyed by fire Sunday night. Loss $4,000
The house and new barn of the widow of
BENZ. Smith, in Berlin, Vt. were burned Sat-
urday night with most of its contents.
The house and barn of John Gaffney in
Barre, VT, were burned Saturday afternoon.
The barn of George A. Putnam, in Rutland,
Vt, was burned Sunday. His house was saved
by people from the church who left the COM
munion to fight the fire.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05

NEW YORK. September Evening-Money has
been plenty and easy to-day closing at II per cent
on call Sterling Exchange dull and heavy, with
sales OF bankers 60 days at 4s6 and cables at 4S7
Gold was active this afternoon and advanced to
1891. Carrying rates 2. u, 1@ per cent. Loans
fat at "a p per cent. per annum and -16 per diem
for use. The advance was due to minors started in
The cearances at the Gold Exchange Bank were
600 The custom receipts to-day were $685.
0oO Inc Treasury disbursements were $l66OO0 on
account OF interest. $4,000 for the redemption OF
500 bonds, and SIP 200 in silver coin.
governments weak this afternoon and made a
Steady With it n eo SIse s tne
dull In Railroad b nds there has been heavy
decline and they close week.
The Stock market closed up feyerish and unsettIed
The failure of Wan. B. Clark old member of the
Board was announced at the Stock Exchange. The
Donds Ior the new loan closed &C O'Clock, The exact
express themselves satisfied with the amount SO fa1
secured. ~ ~
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05

1t has been decided that the Isthmus canal
will be via Nicaragua, and upon the return to
Washington of the Nicaraguan Minister Ber-
raru negotiations will at once be entered into
for the construction of canal; also with all the
foreign powers tor the neutrality OF the canal
on the general basis of the Clayton-Bulwer
treaty, will be proposed. The cost of construc-
ton is estimated at nearly 500, 900, 900, and
many engineers consider it will really cost
$l00, OO0. 900 and consume five years.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
Boiler Explosion and L. oss of Life,

LA CROSSE, Wis, Sept A terrible explo.
sion OF the boiler to steam thresher, working
rear Chatfied, Minnesota. Engineer Lawton
was blown 16O feet, his body breaking off a
treetop 20 feet from the ground. Of course
he was instantly killed. Charles Arnold was
literally torn to pieces, and portions of bis
body scattered all around: VIM. Burnett's
head was taken off by a piece of the boiler
Everett Jones, feeder, bad his leg and arm
badly broken. The boiler was blown 200 feet.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05

11ac' Corn is very strong and the demand is still
excellent Flour continues steady and unchanged.
Pork and Lard are dull while Butter is in excellent
demand.
FREIGHTS.-There is scarcely anything doing in
freights this week. The brig Hattie s Bishop goes
to Cardenas with sugar shocks and heads for 35c.
Schr Jefferson Borden, hence to Havana same load
and same terms.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
Foreign Notes.

The Montenegrins are abandoning their po.
sitions.
The anniversary of the battle of Sedan was
celebrated Saturday throughout Germany. All
the newspapers had leading articles nearly all
remarkable for their tone of Cancellation to-
wards France.
The Amican ship Sonora from San Francisco
for Liverpool was sunk by collision off Holy
head yesterday. The colliding vessel, Span
lsh steamer, also sank. One sailor was drown
ed: The losses will amount to s., OOO, 900.
The ambassadors of the powers made propos-
ais for peace to the Porte yesterday.
The Servlans bave been signally defeated
along the line, and alarm has been created nv
the news that the Turks have been completely
Alexinatz.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05

LONDON, Sept. 4.-Large bonafide applica-
tions for the new American A per cent. loan
still continue. The London FInancler praises
American credit and says America will be am
ply warranted in securing the a per cent. loan
and that there are numerous applications for
it.
=. The Morning Post says the new loan con-
tinues to be written for
The Morning Advertiser says there are pros
poets for an increased demand, and that gold
ana money may be in better request on &C.
count of the new American funded loan. which
is believed to cause the sale of consols. Ameri-
ca saves millions yearly by this conversion.
The general marke4 appears to be supported by
parties interested in the new loan and the con-
hdence growing out of the prompt negotiation.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS in MAINE.
The Republican Campaign.
Great Mass Meeting at Farming
MATTERS IN MAINE.
The Republican Campaign.
Speeches by Senator Blaine and Col.
IngersOll.

FARMINGToN, Sept. 4.-The Republican
mass meeting here to-day was the largest ever
held in the county of Franklin. The number
present is estimated to be six thousand. Col.
IDgersoll and Senator Blaine spoke with great
power and eloqaence, creating much entha-
siasm.
Meeting mt Lewiston.
LEWISTON, Sept. The Republican meet
ing at the hall tonight was addressed by Hon.
A. W. Slater of Maryland.
Mr.. Reed at South Berwick.
SOUTH BERWICK, Sept. 4.-Hon. Thomas B.
Reed of Portland, nominee to Congress from
this district, addressed a large Republican
meeting here tonight, speaking upon the po-
ltical issues of the campaign. His address
was received with great deal of enthusiasm.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05

LONDON, September A. American securities
United States 65s, DID, 1851 CTS, 1881; 1O4ts 1911
Erie Railway shares at 81.
LIVERPOOL, September ALSO P. M.-Cotton is
active and firm; Midding uplands at Cd; do Orleans
6ad sales to-day 1900 bales, including 1000 bales
for speculation and export receipts 1900 bales, Of
which 2200 bales were American; of the sales of
cotton to-day s, 400 bales were American.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
BUILDING LOAN.
NOTICE OF SALE.

WHEREAS, Charles H. Adams, OF the City OF
w Portland, in the County of Cumberland, on
the twenty-seventh day of June, A D., 1868, by his
mortgage deed of that date recorded in the Registry
of Deeds for said County, Book 356, Page 204, con-
veyed to said City, certain parcel of land situated
on the East side of Temple Street, in said Portland
seventy feet front on Temple Street, and ninety feet
deep, being the same premises conveyed to- said
Adams by the Temple Street Chapel Society, by
deed dated July q, 1856. and recorded in the
Cumberland Registry of Deeds. Book 272, Page 255.
to which reference is made for a more particular
description, with authority in of breach of the
condition in said mortgage to sell said premises at
auction, and from the proceeds to pay the debt
secured thereby, and, whereas, the condition Of
said mortgage deed has beeh broken by said Adams:
This is to give notice that said parcel of land,
with the buildings thereon, known as the Adams
House, will be sold at public auction, on said
premises, on the 18th day of September next, at
O'Clock in the afternoon, for the reason and purpose
aforesaid
In witness whereof, I, Henry W. Hersey, in behalf
Of said City of Portland, and by direction of the
City Council, and of the Building Loan Commits
soners, and as Treasurer of said City, by virtue
Of whatever authority is given me in said deed have
hereunto set my hand and given this notice.
HENRY W. HERSEY, .
Treasurer for said City.
Portland, August IA, 1876. augi4eodtd
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
Especial to Press.1
Representatiye Nomination.

Especial TO fTeSS.i
Representative Nomination.
FAIRFIELD, Sept. 4-Our caucus to-day was
the largest ever held in town. J. Il. Nye was
nominated for Representative receiving one
hundred and eleven out of one hundred and
seventy-three votes. s, S. Chapman, D. w.
Allen. 81. G. Burlegh, s. B. Starbird, and A.
Holway, were selected as town committee.
Our party is united and will poll heavy vote
next Monday. SETH.
ITO the AssociatedPressl
The Turf at Biddeford.
BIDDEFoRD, Sept 4.-The fall meeting of
the Biddeford Riding Association begins
to morrow, continuing three days. There
are two purses offered. First day, 5000 for 8
minute class, and $3.50 for 24O class. In the
frst race the following are entered: Honest
Lyon, Major Knox, Tiger, Presumpscot Girl,
Saunterer, Tom Patchen, Peco, White Gard.
In the 2.40 class, Martin Luther, Little Fred,
Nettie Thorne.
Wednesday, in the 80 class, there are
good number of entries for the purse of $780,
also in the 245 class, purse of 5000. An extra
purse of $75 on the same day for the horse
making the nearest to three minutes on an av-
erage of three heats. The third days races
are not yet arranged. Trotting each day at
230. The races will be conducted according
to the rules of the National Association.
Democratic Rally.
LEWISTON, Sept. 4.-The Democratic In Au-
burn Hall were addressed by Messrs. Mason,
Wing and Trask. All the meetings in this vi
cinity have been largely attended.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05

Here is the law which Gov Tilden placed
upon the statute book of New York last year,
and which now stands there in full force:
CHAPTER 70, LAWS OF 1875.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH SPECIE PAY
MENTS on all contracts or obligations pay
able in this state in dollars and after Janu-
airy LIST, 1879.
SEcTIoN1 ALL TAXES LEVIED AND
CONFIRMED IN THIS STATE ON AND
AFTER JANUARY l, 1879, SHALL BE COL
LEcfED IN GOLD, United States gold cetti-
fcates. or natioual bank notes, which are re-
deenaable in gold on demand.
SEC. 2 EVERY CONTRACT OR OBLIGA-
TION, made or implied after January 1, 1879
and payable in dollars, but not in specified
kind of dollars, SHALL BE PAYABLE IN
UNITED STATES COIN of the standard of
the United States at the time the contract or
obligation shall have been made or implied.
Approved, March %, 1875.
SAMUEL j. TILDEN, Governor.
This law, approved, signed and placed upon
the statute-book by Gov. Tilden, is positive
aud absolute. 1t requires all taxes to be paid
In gold or in national notes redeemable in gold.
HOW THE GOLD OR NOTES WERE TO BE HAD.
The law of the United States for the redemp-
ton of the national notes in coin on and at ter
Jan. LIST, 1879, provided the means for comply
ing with this law of the state and for paying
the taxes in gold or in notes redeemable in
gold as it requires. That law provides as
follows:
And on and after the LIST day of January,
1879, the Secretary of the Treasury sh all re-
deem in coin the United States legal-tender
notes then outstanding on their presentation
for redemption at the Office of the Assistant
Treasurer of the United States, in the city of
New York, in sums Of not less than $50.
1t will thus be seen that this clause provides
the way by which the gold or gold notes can be
had to pay the taxes as required by the law of
the state, and that without it there is no way
Of procuring them except by buying the gold at
. premium in Wall street.
TILDEN PROPOSES TO TAKE AWAY THE MEANS.
Yet Gov. Tilden and his party now propose
to strike down this provision of the United
States law. The inhationists and regulators
demand its repeal; Gov. Tlden succumbs to
them; the Democratic majority of the House of
Representatives have voted to repeal the pro-
vision; and he approves aud susta;ns their
work.
THE RESULT.
The result is that Gov. Tildsn requires the
people of New York to pay their taxes in gold
and at the same time does all he can to take
away from them the means of getting the gold.
he compels the people of New York to pay in
gold, while he proposes that the people of the
rest OF the country may pay in deprecated pa
per.
Are there honest and intelligent men that
can any longer be deceived by the claims of
this pretended 'reformer?''
Not one cent. Hts a Black Republican
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
YARMOUTH.

They (the trainers of the Constitution left rev.
eIution organized whenever it should be
demanded by the public opinion of a state ;
Left il with power to SNAP the tie of Com
federation as a nation might break a
treaty, and to REPEL COERCION as n
nation might REPEL INVASION.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
WASHINGTON.
pro,ec,iou of south ern Voters


WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-The United States
Attorney General has issued full instructions
to United States Marshals as to their duties in
case of election, to the effect that all citizens
must be fully protected at the registration lists
and while voting, and also from any violence
which may be threatened for having voted as
thew may deem proper. Special deputy mar.
shas are to be appointed only in cities Of 10000
inhabitants and upwards. In the discharge of
their duties, marshals can call upon all citi-
zens, civilians, military or in whatever service
they may be, and no state law or official can
impede them.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
ARKANSAS ELECTION.
The State Democratic as Usual.

LITTLE ROCK, Sept. 14-The election to-day
was one of the most quiet ever held in this
city. Both parties were out in full force. Only
the official returns can decide how this city and
county have gone. The state is conceded to
the Democrats by an overwhelming majority.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO HOLDERS OF
United States5-20s.

We beg 10 call the attention of the hold
crs of the United States $40 Bonds of
issues Of November and JnIy 1865 TO the
fact that the Government propose paying
of the outstanding issues of above named
Ioaus to the extent of THREE Hun
DRED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, by
issuing in their place Bonds bearing
FOUR AND A HALF PER CENT
interest.
1t seems desirable for the holders of
these bonds to exchange them AT ONCE
for Other securities as the bonds when
called by Government will only bring the
price of Gold which to-day is THREE
OR FOUR PER CENT LOWER than the
quoted price of the bonds TO be redeemed.
We can offer to those wishing 10 ex-
change their United State Bonds desira-
bic Investments in first class securities
paying from AZ to lie per cent.
State of Maine, per cent
Portland municipal, per cent
Portland aid II. r., due 1857,
1897, 1907, per c mt
Bangor, per cent
Belfast, per cent
Lew iston, 6 per cent
Bath, 9 per cent
Rockland, 6 per cent
Arson, per cent
| Maine Central, per cent
Also bonds of first class Western COun-
| ties.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
DIED.

In Cape Elizabeth, Mr.. Daniel Gary, aged 90 years
months.
In Saccarappa, Aug. 26, Peter Libby, in his Goth
year. good Christian, loved and respected by all
who knew HIM,
In Wayne, Sept. 8, Mrs. Mary Foss, relict of Jere-
Iah Foss aged SO years months.
In Saco, Aug. 20, Mrs. Alice Chase aged 95 years 8
months
years months.
In Biddeford, Aug 49, Miss Sarah T. Huff aged
10 wears month
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
FINANCIAL AND COMnERCIAI
Portland Wholesale Market.

MONDAY, Sept. 4..-The Sugar market remains
steady, with but little change to note in the demand
Granulated is quoted If to 1lzc and Extra G. at
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
BUILDING LOAN.
NOTICE OF SALE.

WHEREAS, Lorenzo D. Cole, of the City Of
w Portland, in the County of Cumberland, on
the nineteenth day of July, 1859. by his mortgage
deed of that date recorded in the Registry of Deeds
for said County, Book 1863, Page 40, conveyed to
said City, a certain parcel of land situated on the
Southerly side of Franklin Street, near Congress
Street. being thirtyseven and one half feet on said
Franklin Street, sixtyone and half feet deep
NOrtwesteIy side, thirty eight and half feet
the rear line and sixty-three feet on the South
easterly side line being the premises conveyed
to said Cole by Olive Currier, by her deed dated
September "a, 1885, to which reference is made for
more particular description, with authority in
of breach of the condition Of sal mortgage to sell
said premises at Auction and from the proceeds to
pay the debt secured thereby, and, whereas, the
condition of said mortgage deed has been broken by
said Cole:
This is to give notice that said parcel Of land with
the buildings thereon, being same now occupied by
said Cole as residence, will be sold at public
auction on said premises, on the thirteenth day of
September, 1876, at o'clock in the afternoon, for
the reason and purpose aforesaid
In witness whereof i, Henry w. Hersey, in behalf
Of said City of Portland, and by direction of the
City Council, and of the Building Loan Commits
sioners and as Treasurer of said City, by virtue of
whatever authority is given me In said deed have
hereunto set my hand and given this notice
HENRY w. HERSEY,
Treasurer tor said City.
Portland. August IA, 1876. augl4eodtd
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05

[Sales at the Brokers' Board, Sept Al
30 Boston q Name Railroad ........,....,. 81
100 Eastern Railroad. .....,,,,,,... o i
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The Taxpayers Of New York.

Tilden Forces Them to Pay in Gold and
GeId-He Cripples His Own State to
Serve the InAationists-The Law for
Specie Payments in New York.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
MARRIED.

In Rockport, Aug. 20, Fl. B. Eaton, jr and Miss
Ella NJ. Thorndike both of Camden.
In Waldoboro Aug. 20, George I. Keene and Miss
Maggie Coggan, both OF Bremen.
In Denmark, Aug Is, Marshall Douglass and Miss
Clara KiltOIn, both of Bridgton.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
TiIdcn,s Income Tax.

Recorder Hackett today in charging the grand
jury significantly said that he feared he wonld
have to call on them in few days to consider
matter of deep interest to the community. 1t
is generally believed this refers to the suits to
be brought by District Attorney Bliss against
prominent politicians
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
WOODBURY. & MOULTON,
INVESTMENT BANKERS,
No. 81 Exchange st.
sep2 diff
WANTED !

Partner with capital to take the place of retir-
ing partner in well established business on Com
mercial st. Address with name,
sep1dtfsn BUSINESS, Press Office.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
NEW YORK.
The NIOuIfou.R Suit.

NEW YORK, Sept. 4.-The case brought by
Moulton against Beecher for malicious prosecu-
ton, was up today in Brooklyn Court, on
motion of Mr.. Shearman for change of venue,
as it is thought it would be easier to procure
jury in some other county than Ney or Kings
county. Mr.. Shearman submitted a number of
afidavits from Mr. Beecher and others to that
effect. Gen. Pryor, for the plaintiff, objected,
and moved to dismiss the case, as he thought
The court had no jurisdiction in regard to it.
Judge Dykeman decided to consider Mr.. Pry-
or's motion first, leaving Shearman's motion to
stand over for three weeks
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
Providence Priu, CIoth. mnrle,

PROVIDENCE September 4.-The Printing Cloth
6ax64s and 4ic for lower grades. wv
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
For New England

and the Middle States, rising barometer. In
creas'ng northwest winds, and cooler, clear
weather. r
Cautionary signals are ordered for Eastport.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05

Not one cent. Its a Black Republican
War and BLACK Republicans may foot the
bills. They'll get enough of it before they
Get through can tell You.
JOHN c. TALBOT in 1861.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
European Markets.

LONDON, September 4.-12.3O P. M.-Consols at
95 Lille.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
METEOROLOGICAL.

PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT TWENTY FOUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington. DC,
SAINT MY
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05
LATIN ER'S
$50 Congress Street.

The public are sincerely requested to examine
these goods, which have been consigned to us, and
have to be sold at once This is rare chance which
occurs not every day. sept4eod3m
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05

June -, lat Al S, Ion Sc W, ship Ellen Munroe,
Norcross, London tor San Francisco.
June =. lat so s, lon So W, ship Ocean King, from
Liverpool for San Francisco.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05

FOR E IG N.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-05

FOREIGN PORTS.
At Melbourne July 81, barque W Hocomb, Dun
ton, unc.
At Batavia Sept 2, barque Chas R Lewis, Race, for
Boston, ldg
ant, Boston SO days.
Ar at Honolulu Aug I'd, barque Chalmette, Waite,
Lobos, (and sailed 4th for China)
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-12-01

A characteristic story of General
Grant was related by General Slocum in
speech to the Independent Democratic
Committee in Brooklyn just after the
late election Gen. Sloeum tells the sto-
ry as he had it from Gen. Mcpherson,
who acted as Chief of Staff to General
Grant at the battle of Pittsburg Land
ing. The first day of that battle was
continuous succession of reverses. When
night came on and darkness prevented
the continuance Of the conflict, McPher-
son rode up to Grant, who coolly asked
him, !" Well, Mac, how do things look ?"
8 Bad enough" was McPhersons reply;
We have lost about half our artillery
and at least third of the infantry. Our
line is broken in several places, and we
are pushed back, as you see, pretty near
the bank of the river" Grant made no
reply, and Mcpherson finally said to
him, Well, General, under these cir
cumstances, what do you intend to do I? ,"
Dol" replied the commander, with
some emphasis, "why, | shall reform
the lines and attack them at daybreak.
Lord won't they be surprised F" The
plan was strictly carried out, and before
nine o'clock the enemy was dispersed in
every direction. Reform the lines and
attack them at daybreak deserves a
place in history beside We will fight it
out on this line if it takes all summer"
/ propose to move Immediately on your
works" and other notable utterances of
General Grant.