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The Portland daily press., 1876-08-08
R&REEEN PNKrH.

Ar at Bordeaux I'd inst, brig II Lane, Shute,
New York.
At Lobos de TERRA July II, ships Messenger, Gil
key; Peru, Larrabee, and Ventus, Theobold for Eu-
rope; and others.
Ar at Greenock 9Th inst, brig Merry, Bradley
Pensacola
Sid I'm Liverpool 9th inst, ship Zephyr, Sweetser,
United States; brig Ellen Mitchell, Eaton, do.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-08
Foreign RcxpOrss,
New Work. stock and Money Market.

oil
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-08

[Sales at the Brokers' Board, Aug.7J
1 Portland. Saco & Portsmouth Railroad. ...5O
Second Call
81 Boston & Maine Railroad. 96
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Daily Domestic Receipts.
Boston stock Market.

= By water conveyance-10O0 bush cornmeal to G.
W. True ~ Co.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-08

LTRoM MERCHANTS EXCHANGED
Cid at Wilmington, NC, 9th inst, sch Harry Van
Smyrna times., 1876-10-11

SKETCH OF JAMES LICK THE MILLIONAIRE
James Lick who has just died at San Fran
cisco, was born in Fredericksburg, Lebanon
county Pa, 1889. He went to California in
1S49, after having travelled and been in busi:
ness in several places. Itwas here thatth
foundations of his fortunes were laid. lie
commenced investing in real estate and the
ground on which the Lick House now stands
in San Francisco he purchased for forty
dollars. Much of his property was bought
from soldiers who held Government titles
and who were willing to sell their claims
for a mere song. Unmoved by the gold
fever, Mr.. Lick confined his operations ex-
clusiyely to real estate operations, foresee-
ing with prophetic certainty the future
value of land within the city limits.
The act which brought him prominently
before the world was the cession of his
immense property a year or two ago, to
seven trustees for benevolent and scientific
Durposes. The principal objects specified
were 100000 for an immense observatory;
100000 to found and endow the California
School of Mechanical Arts; $250,0OO for
groop of bronze statuary representing the
history of California; 100000 for an Old
Ladies' Home in San Franciso; Sl5O,O6O for
building and maintaining free baths; $780,
600 for a bronze monument to Key, author
of mThe Star Spangled Banner;" $4,000 in
gold to found the orphan home in the city
of San Jose; and $4,000 to purchase scien-
tiic and mechanical works for the Mechan-
ic's Institute in San Francisco. The trou-
bles growing out of the final arrangements
of these trusts are still fresh in the public
mind. Most of the original trustees re-
signed and a new set were appointed, and
it became evident that the final condition
of affairs was more satisfactory to the old
gentleman, who never, as was reported in
the East, repented of his gifts but only
wished the manner of administering them
altered. One of the original trustees, how
ever. John Lick, his son of fredericksburg,
Pa, has not been heard from, although
numerous letters and kilograms have been
sent to him, and this action is looked upon
by many as implying an intention to con-
test the matter in the Courts.
About religious matters Mr.. Lick enter,
tanned strong and decided views; he was a
materialist and believer in the rationalsm
of Tom Paine, and his faith remained un
shaken to the last. His body lay in state
at Pioneer Hall, the hall of the society o
which he was probably the oldest member
The hefuneral was held yesterday afternoon
PhiLq. Ledger.
Smyrna times., 1876-10-11

The Democratic newspapers, finding Gov.
Tilden's income matters an extremely hard
nut to crack, have taken refuge in the
general statement that divers respectable
men also rendered no account of their taxable
income, but left the assessors TO fix it..
Gov. Rice of Massachusetts,, it is asserted,
did this, and so did Mr.. Wendell Phillips.
But Gov. Rice is not running for the Presi-
dency as a reform candidate, nor is Mr..
Phillips in nomination for that Office. Gov.
Tilden has taken great pains to inform the
world that the honors of the St. Louis Con-
vention were paid not to himself but to the
principles of public honesty which he rep
resents. When Gov. Rice is put forward
rs a candidate for the Presidency, and
makes a parade of his reform principles,
we will discuss his case, provided it can be
shown that for years he allowed himself to
be assessed upon an income estimated-on
basis cunningly furnished at the outset,
by himself-at ten thousand, when it was
really between one and two hundred thou.
sand dollars a year. If, when Gov. Rice
runs as Reform candidate for the Presi
dency, it is found that he has accumulated
in ten ears a fortune Of over three millions
while paying tax annually on less thar
fifteen thousand, we shall not trouble hin
for explanations We shall go for the
other manly. T. Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1876-10-11

TAXATION OF DOGs.-In a case Of death
by hydrophobia Coroner's jury of doctors
have recommended the taxation of dogs as
a means of limiting their number, in the
desperate hope that this measure would
also reduce the number of cases of hydro
phobia. 1t is a good proposition to tax the
dogs, for the annual slaughter at the dog
pound is not a sufficient restraint upon
their increase. But the number of cases
of hydrophobia is not in proportion to the
number of dogs, and, therefore, the propo-
sed measure would be a clumsy preventive.
Some years ago cases Of hydropuobia were
so rare that they were read Of with startled
horror when they occurred; but now
scarcely week, certainly ncver .+.
passes without one. This increased fre
quentcy of the disease is believed to coin
eide in time with the introduction here o.
the so-called Spitz dog, and tho disease in
him to be a result of his change of climate
from the Arctic regions. If the doctor,
will prove this to be true and recommend
the extirpation of this animal they may
well be listened to with respect.-N. Y
Herald.
Smyrna times., 1876-10-11

Mr.. Ezekiel has finished his colossal
statue of Religious Liberty" the gift of
the jewish people of the United States to
the National Government-the substantial
representation of the gratitude they feel
for the religious freedom they enjoy here.
The figure is that of America; her right
arm is outstretched, as sign of shelter and
protection TO youth, typifying religion,
who stands close by her side. holding in
uplifted hand cup containing the sacred
fire. The left hand of America rests upon
the Laws Of the United States, which give
religious liberty to all her sons. The ex
preston of the face, which is turned towart
the youth, is benign and sympathetic
Around the brow is circlet Of golden star
representing the thirteen original States
while at the feet of the statue the Ameri
can eagle, with its talons on the throat Q
the serpent of intolerance, stands watchfu
ready to swoop down upon any new TO
that may menace the Republic. tn
Boston Transcript says that the formal pr'
sentation will soon be made in Washing
ton.
Smyrna times., 1876-10-11

Are the most eff
fcctive and congo
nial alpurgative ever
discovered. They
are mild, but eff
fectual in their
operation, moving
the bowels surely
and without pain.
Although gentle
in their operation,
they are still the
most thorough and
searching clthar-
Smyrna times., 1876-10-11
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

For all the purposes of q Family Phys"
and for curing Costlveness, Jaundlce.
Indigestion, Foul Stomach, Breath.
Headache, Erysipelas, Rheumatism.
Eruptions and Skin Diseases, Bill
iousness, Dropsy, TumOrs, Worms,
Neuralgia, as Dinner Pill,
for Purifying the Blood,
Smyrna times., 1876-10-11
Maplewood Institute,

For both sexes at concordville, Delaware Co., Pa on
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Natural Sciences and Mathematics receive special
attention. Greek Latin, German, French, Spanish
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Hon. Washington Townsend West Chester, Pa
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under your care and tuition for two years was
well satisfied with the School, lbs arrangements and
discipline. and the progress in knowledge he made
whilst under you Instruction" aug O-3m
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Smyrna times., 1876-10-11
GENL. WASHTNGToN'S WILL.

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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-21
PARKER AND THE PRESIDENCY.

Another meeting Of tho adhcrents Of exec verpor
Joel Parker held at tho Merchants HOTEL Cortandt
street, yesterday afternoon MI wolbert in tho chair
Tho meeting very enthusiastic Speeches were
mado by Judge Rankin, M Wobcrt and others,
strongly advocating the nomination of Parker for the
Presidency at St Louis The feeling favor Of Par
kcr is at fever heat Assemblyman John Egar, OF
Elizabeth, said mo one can inpugu tho record OF
Joel Parker In war or In peace He can
carry New Jersey and Pennsylvania
against any republican. II will be only
necessary out the boys In blue In the
Philadelphia during the campaign ana proclaim Joel
Parkcrs war cry, On 10 Gettysburg for Pennsylvania
and the Union and the State would be ablaze j. Dag
ton Governor, predicts that the OF Parker
will be the rayng point for the democracy In the ST.
Louis Convention With Parker on the ticket the de-
mocracy can b. certain OF success ExAssemblyman
Captsn Gill declared, 1--WE will Loyalty support tho
nominees OF the democratic party but what
quite confident that the moment his namo u men
toned IN tho Convention IL Will be hailed by North and
South alike with accamationn Judge Rankin, nd
dressing obstrcporous republican, said :--sDon't
sure as To- Inorrows sun will rise. Our meeting
here il informal We only gathering he clans, and
Friday we VIII raise tho cry Parker IL coming !"
Mr.. WoIbert the promoter OF the movement, and
tho chairman OF the committee, said 1.-THE
HERALD has struck the keynote Tho nomination
ranks" Mayor Richards, OF Dover. N j., and several
other prominent republicans watched tho procecdn es
with interest Benjamin Van Ripper, SHINING light In
the d. A. u organ ization remarked, mo Jcrscyman
except Theodore r. Randolph can get nomination at
st. LOUIS, ana Virginia with give 1t to hun. There
thif ngni.' The 18th OF July proclamation covers
multitude OF sins in the eyes of tho o. A. L.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-21
PENNSYLVANIA RING TRIALS.

THE CASES or THE LUZERNE COUNTY CON-
sPIRAToRs TO COME UP THIS wEEK-ExcIrE-
MEXr IN wILKEsBARRE--CLoUDs OF W.T.
NEssEs sCBrGNAED TO TESTIFY AGAINST
THEN.
wiLKEsBARRE, June 20, 1874
The public square in this city presents quite AMI
mated appearance to-day especially around tho County
Court House. The trials OF the Wilkesbarre Ring
thieves commence this week, md hence the unwonted
excitement The OF the ex-Counly Commits
sloners upon the criminal Docket and that Of
Andrew J. Williams will probably come up Tor consd-
GRAFTON TO morrow. A cloud Of witnesses have been
summoned from different parts OF the county, aud the
developments promise to be extremely rich.
Tho trial Of ceauItlng exTrcasurcr James COPYRIGHT
Is sct down for Thursday, but hardly possible
that u can BIO reached by that time This matter has
called 10 this city number officials Haf.
risburg who arc most likely to have something
upon the merits or tho case. Among them state
Auditor General Temple, hls Assistant Auditor General
Gilbert ana Colonel Hart Of the Treasury department
The appearance of these distinguished gentlemen
in the city has created quite q stir in our social
and political crclcs, and the object oil their
visit at this time mas airly overshadowcd the interest
cnnatL Nothing talked ot but tho OF the Ring
LEADERS,, and much interest and excitement is
manifested by prominent in both political parties
The position al the persons under Indictment IL gen
orally regarded as being exceedingly CRITICAL but there
Is GLORIOUS unccrtainty'' IN the administration OF
justice in Luzerne county, and not unfrcqucny tho
biggest rogues manage TO slip through altogether
get their cases postponed until the most Important
witnesses die, spirited beyond tho Jurisdiction OF
The Court or lose their memory US 10 most essential
facts lin the trial oil the County Commissioners IL
believed that somo 0f the evidence will that u
porti0n OF the frauds and corruption In county con-
tracts which lad at their doors sanctioned IN
directly II not directly under order from tho Bench
Tbs result viii DO watched Tor with the deepest In
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-21

M.ish, Mecr.ry,. NeInI, Mcfarland MeNahon. Met
Oliver. 0'xeiII. Page. Payne. Philips d
Missouri. Phillips Of Kansas. Poppleton Potter.
Pratt. kxincy, Randall Kss John Rsiyof P.nnsyvAnix
kicc Robbins Of Pennsylvania Robbins ~ North Carons
Robinson Rn.k sampson savage. ssyIcr sheakey sin
sta ssnxer. stone. Teese. Townsend Of Pennsyl
Iu rurney Van Worries. Vance Of North Carolina, Waite
Madron, Walker II New York. Wallace OF South Caroline
Wallace Of fennsylvani Walsh White Whiting. wike.
willard wixnis OF Wisconsin. Williams OF Indiana Will
lAms VI Michigan, Wilson, Wood OF Pennsylvania. Yates
-
Messrs. blackburn. Bloaai Boone. Bradford. Buckner
CAtei Caldwell Of Tennessee. Caldwell Of Aiabams Can
der. Chaplin Clarke Of Kentucky Cubesen. Davis Dur
ham Felton, Forney Goode. Hamilton OF New Jersey
Harris OF Georgia, Harris Of Virginia. arrdse Henkle
Hcrxford Ioar. Hooker. Hunton. Jones of Kentucky
kehr. Lewik Lord, Iynde. Nils Osrcn Pierce. Piper
Reagan Schlecher Singleton. smith Of Georgia. Tzrbex
Ihompson Throckmorton, Warren Williams OF Delaware.
Williams of Alabama. Willis
Tho SPEAKER pra tenn laid before the House a message
from the President in relation the extraction treaty
with England.
YORK.
Mr.. P0PPLKrox, OF OHIO, from Comfnittec Expen-
diturcs on Public Buildings, reported resolution
horz:ng sub committees 70 proceed TO New Ycrk. and
suca other places may DO deemed necessary tor tho
purpose OF taking testimony IN the matter OF cxpcndi
lures on public buildings Adopted.
MIR. LAwRENck, OF ohio, gave notice that under an
agreement Of the Ju!iciaay Committee, to day, the
on the bill for Pacific railroad sinking fund would
be asked before the 9Th OF July.
The House then AZ quarter past 1--WE N. adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-21

Tho policemen appeared the streets yesterday
morning wearing their hats--most extraordinary
head gear careful Of many officers failed
TO discover man that looked otherwise than
vicious under his Derby. There will doubtless he
an increase In the number Of head-clubbnG out
RACES upon citizcns for IL can hardly be believed
that common men, such NJ policemen arc suffering
from impression OF the Drain caused by the Derby,
will fail attack good, portable hat upon sight.
Beside attracting the shafts OF the yesterday tho
policemen drew upon themselves and their wear
shafts OF Wiz and rdicule from many ganns ON
GERS variousy requested To shoot the hat, 10
"bouncc the deer 10 answer the query,
ais that the hat your father worer" Passcrsby
stopped II tho request stag the headpcce." and
white they obcying the suggestion thsg were
~led At by the unfortunate wcarers Of the derded
hats.
To speak seriously, " ono can 50 speak about such
ridiculous looking hats n must be said that they are
neither comfortable nor we'll made.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-21

The funeral Of the late Mr. James Crowley of Jersey
City, took place yesterday from ST. Peters church, at
the corner OF CIR and and Van Worst streets solemn
requiem celebrated BY The Rev. Father Mare
chai, =. J. The Knights OF ST. Patrick attended In
body presented magnificent floral emblem In tho
torn Of harp. Mr.. Crowley one Of the founders
the Order Of the Knights OF St. Patrick ~ Jersey
City nvc years ago. He was also one OF the loading
sportsmen New Jersey aud contributed 10 grcat de-
greo 10 the Of tho fox hunters club originated
by Joseph Donahuc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-21

The examination Of Mr.. Daniel Drew took place yes
terday residence Of his sou, at Brcwsters Put
nam county N y. Tho old gentleman confined
10 his bed, and gave his evidence without rising. He
examined by Mr. simeon II. Stern, attorney for the
assignee IN bankruptcy. The fact elected to which
Mr. stern attached the most Importance that of
the discovery Of tho nanes Of al! the brokers with
whom Mr.. Drew transacted business Mr.. Stern Is OF
the opinion that the brokers' took advantage OF Mr.
Drcw's confidence. Mr.. Drew did not charge them
any unfair dealing but u WAS very queer he said,
what became OF all the securities.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-21
JOEL PARKER ENDORSED.

Tho Seventh Assembly District Joel Prrker Demo
cratic Club last evening ut the Centennial House,
No. 40 West Houston street. John Calhoun Crocker
presiding On motion OF James Kelly, resolutions
were adopted recommending AS nt candidate Tor
President Governor joel Parker, OF New Jersey.
Charles Leo Carroll, OF Maryland was also commented
for Vice President A delegation formed pro-
coed ST. Louis In the interest OF tho clubs
M
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-21
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON, June 20. 1874

WASHINGTON June 20, 1874
A GARNET VACANCY.
Tho retirement Of Secretary Bristow at to-day,
again leaves vacancy in the Cabinet. The fact has
ranspred that tho President has rendered the
place Senator Lot NJ Morrill, Of Name, who It viii
be remembered his choice for Secretary Of War
when General Belknap left tho Cabinet SO suddenly
last winter. Senator Morrill, has the present offer
under adviscmonl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-21
COMMODORE VANDERBILT.

Commodore vanderbilts health can hardly be said to
have boon much improved yesterday. In the morning
ne was unusuaiy weak and suffered considerable pain
inwardy The effects Of tho late chill stall pcrccp
tibe aud unexcctcd eebieness has manifested ITSELF
which concerns his physicians somewhat During the
day and up TO u late hour last nIght Mr. Vanderoits
Immediate household aud u number Of family relatives
were In constant attendance HIM. Mr. Vanderbilt
took little n0urishment yesterday aud unable
to enjoy his usual Sheep nevertheless his
phy scians still confident OF hrs ultimate recovery
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-21
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON, June 10, 1874
CRITICISM ON Mn. wnErLEa's SPEECH AT WEST
PoIxr--Hrs ASSERTIONS AS TO rHK DEMOCRATS
BEING FALSE TO THEIR OPPORTUNITIES cuAL-
IENoED--THE BouxrIEs BILL rnAUD.
Surprise Is expressed here at tho tonc OF Mr..
whssler's speech ~ West Point Last saturday. In
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-21
NEW HAMPsHlRE's SENATOR.

CONCORD juno 20, 1876.
4. H. Rollins, republican, was to-day elected United
States Senator. In the House the vote stood T. II.
Rollins 200 J. G. Sinclair, 10; scattering, In tho
Senate the vote was-Rons s; Sinclair,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-08-25
Turkish Inconsistency.

II is curious and eminently Turkish
piece of inconsistency that while the war is
thus given distinctly religious character,
and the Moslems are summoned to arms by
appeals to their deep.rooted hatred Of Chris.
tians, the attempt is made at the same time
to conciliate those Christians who are not
now in revolt and to persuade them that the
Mussulmans mean we'll to them. To this
end there has recently been publish ed in
the papers of Constantinople curious docu.
ment, purporting to emanate from Mahomet
himself. This document has the form of a
charter by which Mahomet extended his
protection to the Christians, and pronounced
curse upon any Mussuman, from the sui
tan down, who should violate this first COM
pact between Islamism and Christianity
The Prophet declares that the Christians
are his subjects; he places them under the
protection OF his partzans, and screens them
from all injustice; DEGREES that they shall
be free from all taxes except the pol-tax,
and that even this shall not be exacted by
force; and exempts the Christian clergy
from all burdens and makes their churches
!nviolable. The document bears the date of
the second year Of the Hegira, and is signed
by some OF the earliest followers of tho
Prophet as witnesses 1t is of course the
fimsicst and most ridiculous forgery, but it
is brought out now with view to pacifcat-
ing the Christians.
In the same line with this adroit piece of
manipulation is the attempt which the
Turks are making to impress the outside
world with the ilna that (lhristions ~ well
as Moslens are volunteering for the support
of the government. Very much has been
made Of company Of Armenian and
Greek volunteers, who parade in CONSTANT
nople carrying banner on which are borne
the crescent and the cross; ami the Turkish
papers indulge in raphsodcs over this union
oil the symbols which have been so often
carried by opposing forces. But the intel-
gent correspondent of the London Times de-
clares that this is all moonshine. The COM
pany has mover mustered more than thirty
FIVE, and these few wretches have been en-
listed at bounty Of so much a head from
the worst purieus in the city, and not few
of them are ielons purposely liberated from
gaol. The Greek community has denounced
the company as a disgracelu sham. Evil
IDENTIFY enough these devices are intended as
a mask behind which the government may
conceal its real purpose, which, as indicated
by the circulars to the governors already
referred to, is to make the contest with Ser
via religious war, and to maintain sys.
tenn Of terrorism of which the Bashi- Bazouks
are the fitting opponents, and Bulgaria
triphtlul example,