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The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30
WARD CAUCUSES

The Republican voters of Portland, respectfully
invited to meet in their respective words on
Friday evening. Sept. 1st, Mt 2 IL O'Clock,
and elect seven delegates from each ward, to meet
in convention, and select five candidates for Repre-
sentatves to the legislature to be supported at the
poles on Monday, Sept. 18th.
The delegates so selected requested to meet at
Republican Headquarters, on Saturday afternoon,
Sept I'd, at o'clock, for the purpose above named
Per order,
REP. CITY COMMITTEE.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30
A Most Successful Exhibition
Promised.
The Many Things 10 be Seen Mt the Pre-
sumpscot Park and City Hall-Three
Fiue Races Yesterday.

Yesterday was nearly perfect day for an
agricultural exhibition and the Maine State
Agricultural Society opened its fourteenth ex-
hibition under the most fattering auspices.
The only drawback was the ever present cloud
of dust which played high jinks all day. The
shell road' leading to the grounds was as
many teams stirred 1t to the disgust of every
one. The weather was not too warm and the
air was quite braciug for an August day. The
attendance was not large in the fore part of the
day, but in the afternoon the fine weather and
the promise of good trotting drew large num-
Der TO the Park, and City Hall was visited by a
good many people during the afternoon and
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

RALLY AT FERRY VILLAGE.-The Republi-
cans of Ferry Village have good cause to con-
graduate themselves on the entirely successful
meeting at that village last evening. The uni
formed companies of the city at about o'clock
marched to the wharf of the steamer Gazelle
and embarked for Ferry Village. Forming,
they marched up the street, and being massed
under the flag which was unfurled, they with
the Republicans present gave ringing cheers.
The assembly was called to order by S. Hub
bard, Esq, who nominated A. j. Robinson,
Esq, for President, with number of Vice
Presidents. as follows: John Brewer, R. NJ.
Cole, j. S. Pickett, Col. Chas. Hannaford, j.
B. Chase, Fred Hatch, VIM. Atwood. G. F.
Henley, j. NJ. Robinson, G. e. Staples E. H.
Watson. The Portland companies marched
homeward via the Portland bridge, and VIM.
Penn Whitehouse, Esq, of Augusta was intro
duced as the first speaker to an audience of
about four hundred. Mr.. Whitehouse spoke
over half hour, making clear, concise and
vigorous statement of the issues in the canvass,
which was listened to with close attention.
Hon. w. w. Thomas, Jr., followed in a ring
ing speech of twenty minutes, in which he con-
trasted Gen. Connor with John q. Talbot, the
horse being made to appear with much promi-
nence. He examined the subject of taxation
and made some telling points. j. o. Winship
followed, speaking nearly half-hour, in which
time he presented many points in practical and
powerful light He paid high eulogy to Gen.
Conner and reviewed Mr.. Talbot's political
record in scathing manner. The meeting was
held out of doors, but the audience stood for an
hour and half, giving the closest attention.
The meeting closed with hearty cheers for the
candidates. The Union Brass Band furnished
enlivening music for the occasion. The meet
ing was one of the best of the many excellent
ones of the season, while the speaking was
notably of the right character. The Republic
cans at the Cape evidently mean business. The
banner is very large and elegant one.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

The CATHOLIC EXCURsIoN.-The excursion
for the benefit of the Orphan Asylum comes off
to-day. The several Catholic organizations
will attend in body and will march to the
boat over the following route: Leave the
armory of the Montgomery Guards on Middle
street and march to the hall of the Irish
American Relief Association, thence up Temple
street to the hall of the Catholic Union, then
down Congress to franklin, Franklin to the
Cathedral, receiving the Temperance societies;
thence up Cumberland to Washington, over
Washington to Congress, Congress to Oak,
Oak to the Orphan Asylum, down Free to
Center, Center to York, York to Park, Park
to Commercial, Commercial to State street
wharf
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

There is to be found at the Merchants Ex-
change, blank to be used in case of insolven
cy to which the attention Of all merchants in
this city is called. Those who have prepared
it claim that it will, if any considerable num-
Der of the merchants agree to it, effectually
put a stop to dishonest preferences and settle
ments of insolvent debtors, while it will cid
the honest iusolvent debtor in effecting an hon.
est settlement 1t is practical application of
the bankrupt law without the machinery, delay
and expense. The following is the form used,
to which oath is taken:
TO OUR CREDITORS.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-John McNulty and Mary McNulty.
Intoxication. Fined S. each with costs.
James Sullivan. Intoxication. Fined So with
costs. Paid.
Archibald Richie, Intoxication. Fined So with
costs.
MILFORD F. Coggins. Open shop. Fined $40 with
costs. Paid.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

OTIsFIELD CAUcUs.-Tbe Republicans of
otisfield held large caucus Saturday and nom
mated Jonathan Wardwell, Jr., Esq, cand-
date for Representative to the Legislature for
the class composed of the towns of Otisfeld,
Casco and Harrison. E. j. Sy lvester, B. S
Skillings, R. G. Scribner, E. Stone and Daniel
Brett were chosen Town Committee.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

THE MUsEUM.-"Centra Park" is hit Its
lauehabe situations and brilliant persifage
furnish out very amusing two hours enter
tainment, and the desire to see Wheelock and
Curtis is an added attraction. The play will be
repeated tonight. Mr.. Grimmer and orches-
ira furnish some very fine orchestral selections.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

THE discussion on spirituasm and allied
phenomena provoked by the Hull exposure has
called attention to the Rev. Mr. Hayden's trea-
tises on the subject, and they are eagerly
sought for at Dresser & McLsllan's.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

MAINE CENTRAL RAILRoAD.-The 6 Is a. M.
mixed train running between Portland and
Lewiston via Danville Junction will be dscon-
tinued after Saturday next, Sept. ID. The pas
senger train for Lewiston via Brunswick will
be run as usual, leaving here at same time as
now (615 a. n.y. Mails, express matter and
passengers will be sent via Brunswick, arriving
there at about the same time as they now do
via Danvile Junction.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

NEW PosT OFFIcE.-A new post office called
the "Bowery Beach Post Office" has been es-
tablished at Cape Elizabeth, near the Ocean
House. James Mariner, Postmaster.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Deering--Lot and buildings from Charles A.
Rackleff to George Rackleff.
Scarboro-Lot containing twenty acres from
Woodbury. Libby to Turner knights.
Windham-Lot of land from Hazsn H.
Whittier to Alonzo r. Stevens
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

A JUST CoMPLATNT.-A mechanic in this
city complains that the State Fair is not
Maine fair. He says that dealers in this city
exhibit goods which are largely manufactured
out of the State and that the less pretentious
exhibitors from this city who make their own
goods are thereby crowded out of the favorable
positions in the hall. We entirely sympathize
with our indignant friend, There is no sense
in making a Maine State Fair place to ex-
hibit goods produced elsewhere.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

F. o. BAILEY & Co. will sell at q to-day at
50 Exchange street, the stock of a confectoner
consisting of candies, cigars, fixtures; also a
large and choice stock of fresh groceries. S,e
auction column
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Island Steamers
GAZELLE AND EXPRESS.

SK-A On and after Wednesday, August
.RRssEsiss.2 %, 1876 Steamer Gazelle, Capt.
a.. S. Oliver, will leave the end Of Custom House
Wharf, daily TOR Evergreen and Jones' Landings,
Peakes' Island at and 10 50 M, and and $50 p.
m. Returning, will leave Evergreen at $50 and II 80
a. m, and 230 and 5.15 p. M, and Jones' Landing at
8 As a. m, and 245 p. m.
steamer Express, Capt B. c. Dean, viii leave
end of Custom House Wharf, for Jones' and Ever
green Landings at S.45 and 1890 a. m, and Las
s.25 a. M. and Sa5 y. M. and ZONES, Landing at
$50, IL 80 a. m, and g. 80 p. m.
Steamer Express will make morning and evening
trip to Jones Landing only at a. m. and 7.15 p
Returning leave Jones Landing at $50 a. m. and 0
p.
B-Will make but Two trips on Sundays, leaving
at 10 80 a m. and 2 p. m.
Fare down and back, 10 cents. Children half
fare Special arrangements for picnic parties be
made at the Office on the Wharf. jy3dn
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

In consequence of the failure OF
the crop Of Raw Silk i'm China and
Europe. Importers and Manufac.
turers have advanced their prices
from zoe to ST. 90 per yard.
Notwithstanding this rise I have
secured splendid line of Black
Silks which 1 offer at present at
old prices, Soc, $500. SI.25,
$1.5O. extra.quality, $1.75, all the
way up to a magnificent ''BOn
Marche" for $3.50. Please call
and look at these goods or send for
samples.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30
THE PRESS
CITY AND VICINITY
New Advertisements To-Day.

NeW Advert1semehts I0-DHy.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Maine Central Railroad.
A Second Advent Camp-meeting.
NEW ADVERTISE ENTS.
Gilman M. Wilson-Teacher.
Important and Valuable Books.
Lost-Gold Neck Chain.
To the Friends of Temperance.
Sage Cheese-Smith, Gage & Co.
Book-Keeping-Situa Wanted.
To Let-Several Pleasant Rooms.
Maine Saving Bank.
For Sale Cheap-H. B. Austin.
Annual Meeting-Samuel WATSON.
State Fair-All Carriages.
Wanted-SituatiOn.
Z Agents if you want.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

AccDENTs.-While blasting the ledge on
Casco street yesterday the rocks were thrown
to great distance. The house of Mr. E. Webb
was struck and badly injured. Large pieces
of rock struck it, smashing the woodwork in
several places.
A brick fell from the roof of the Adams
House yesterday afternoon, striking Mr.. John
Anderson, an employe of the house. on the
head. He was badly stunned, but soon revived
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

A SECOND ADVENT Camp-meeting will be
held at Mechanic Falls, Sept. Sd, to 10th. Fare
on all railroads in the state one-half the regu-
lar rates, except on Maine Central.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

The Republican says that on Saturday after
noon of last week, Capt Urban Huntley, of the
schooner Nellie F.. while blasting rocks near
his residence, met with most serious and
painful accident. A charge of powder which
had been inserted in the rock accidentally ex-
ploded while Capt. FL. was at work, which
completely severed the hand from his left arm,
and otherwise bruising him.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

heretofore doing business in-- county of
State of under the firm name
of have not transferred any
property in anticipation of insolvency. have not vol
unfairly preferred any creditor, have not caused any
creditor to force security have not given any credi
tor or other person, directly indirectly, any
pensation for services influence. in efecting
promise with our creditors. have not promised any
such compensation IN future, AND WILL NOT
And we declare our Assets and Liabilities, both
individual and corartnershp correctly stated as
per sheet annexed sDged by US,
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

The Bath Times says that the store kept by
Mr.. Brown on the Brunswick road at the cor
ner this side of New Meadows bridge, was
broken open Saturday night and about $500
worth of goods taken. Two men have been ar
rested on suspicion.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

We, the undersigned, Creditors Of -----
heretofore doing business in
County of -- state of--- under
the firm name Of -----d do hereby agree
to accept per cent of our actual net
claims against them, andto give them full discharge
of all Liabilities,
The amounts of said claims are correctly stated
against our several names.
We also declare that we do not, directly or indi-
rectly. receive any compensation. or promise of
ward or payment in future, beyond said - per
ceut.
Signatures null until signed by every creditor.
Any false statement in the annexed affidavit signed
and sworn to by said Debtors renders this agreement
null and void,
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

ECrsOHHs'
A correspondent of the Washington Star
writing from the Glen House, in the White
Mountains, where Charles Francis Adams is
staying, speaks of that gentleman and his
WAYS as follows: He is quiet and unassum-
ing, but reserved and retcent to degree The
boarders here declare that he has not uttered
an audible word since he has been in the house.
There is Bostonian here by the name of Gard
ner who is also preternaturally solemn and
silent, and the story goes that well known
and rather fast New Yorker called for his bill
in hurry the other day, and declared his pur-
pose to leave by the next conveyance. Said he
to the Landlord, "Mllikep, like you and like
your house, but can't stand the internal noise
that Charles Francis Adams and that man
Gardner keep up any longer"
MISS. Ella Lewis, daughter of j. T. Lewis,
ESQ, of this city, and who has been studying
abroad the past year, has been selected from a
large number of applicants by the Mendelssohn
Ouintette Club, for their solo star. She will
sing in the Eastern cities early IN the fall and
then 90 West for a 16 weeks tour Her many
friends will congratulate her on her success
cuNEhAL-1ne iuuelai Va '"o ''N
ii. Adams took place from the Adams House
yesterday afternoon. The Knights Templar
accompanied by Chambers Band, attended the
funeral in body and escorted the remains te
the Cemetery. There was large attendance
of hotel and business men generally.
CORRECTIONAL note from the stockholder
of the Bethel Steam Mill Company says tina
D.. Skillings of Boston had no money in tn
concern, and that the price paid for it at it
last sale was more than double $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30
Horatio Staples,
$50 MIDDLE ST.
Black Alpacas from 25c up to
SOC at STAPLES, $50 Middle st.

Prints good style and quality,
&c, and best goods New Autumn
Styles at Sc. Print makers are
steadily advancing the prices and
in a few days the price will be 10c.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30
OXFORD COUNTY.
SAGADAHOC COUNTY,

Fryeburg Academy will open Wednesday,
Sept. 9Th, under the care of Walter A. Robin
son, A. B., of Bangor.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30
d. ii. BARNES. Accountant

DOCKS opened, examined. balanced, and closed
ID Trial Balances and Cash Accounts investigate
ed; Complicated accounts adjusted. Special atten-
ton to bankruptcy matters the settlement of estates
examination of agencies and other matters requiring
the services of a thorough accountant. Orders LETT
at 20 Exchange St. Portland, Me-, or forwarded by
mail, promptly attended to. aug26dtf
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

CENTENNIAL DEPARTMENT.
M N Rich, Portland, view of "Montpelier" former
mansion Of GenI Knox at Ihomaston, 80 years ago
View OF the Old Court House built in 1916, remoy-
ed IN 1858.
Door latch from the old "Junkins Garrison" in
town of York, Me-, built in 1915
Pocket knife been in use since 1798
Plush coat trimming worn by Ring in 1914.
onapea9 ana plume OF an American officer during
Sword and epaulets of Maine Militia Colonel
Gases of divorce published in London in 1877,
"Masicall Astrological Diviner Pubd" London in
1862.
"When the first Sabbath was ordained" published
in London in 1854,
Ladies Magazine illustrated with Fashion Plates'
published in London in 1916.
European Magazine, published in London in 1901
Boston Weekly Magazine years file, 1903.
Psalm book publisher in Boston in l773
Tariffs $500, 1891, 1872 and 1876, Volumes
The Portland Directory, printed in 1914
File of almanacs from 1928 to 1876.
copy of the "Boston News Letter." the first
newspaper printed in America, 17U4.
A years file of The Boston Gazette and Country
journal, 1867.
The Boston Post published in 1857.
The boston Gazette published in 1888.
The Boston Country Gazette, published in 1870.
| The Eastern Herald, published in 1896
The Independent Chronicle for 1892 1898 and 1877
Columbian Centine published in 1707
American Apollo, published in 1884,
The Portland Gazette, published in 1905.
The Eastern Argus, published in 1915.
Hackers Pleasure Boat, published in 1913.
| A set bills of laden of A. d. 17lS.
A set bills of laden of A. ID. 1771,
bill of exchange payable to John Hancock, 1915.
A bill Of exchange on London, 1916.
| British Consulate Certificate, 1916.
vessels license, dated in the year 1885,
A vessels register, dated in the year 1902.
vessels register, dated in the year 1901.
vessels enrolment, dated in the year 1897.
Register of schooner Lucretia, dated in 1886.
| Coasting papers of sloop Rachel of N Yarmouth,
| 1899.
| A vessels manifest dated in 1884,
A Bond for Duties in 1917
Tax List OF Augusta, also for the towns of Halo
| well and PittstoD, 1898.
| A list of lands, lots, wharves and buildings in
| Cumberland County, Me-, for the year 1898.
| Tax lists of the towns of Baldwin, North Var
| mouth and Brunswick, 1914.
War tax lists, with warrant attached, 1912.
| Commission of Cornelius Thompson as tax coec-
| tor of Mt. Desert, 1900.
| Peruvian silver, 1866 A. D.
| Roman coin 1890.
George Jewett, Portland, towel handkerchief,
| sugar tongs.
Mrs. w. II. Murch, do, powder horn, almanac.
MTs James Berry, do, plate.
FG forsyth, do, Indian pipe, sword.
WIS Isaiah Bean, do, small trunk, old deed.
| " ii Pennell, do, four old books.
| George Rose, do old newspaper.
| BosWorth Post, r, do, sword.
Edward Lambert, Freeport, sugar bowl, tobacco
toDgs, bed spread.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30
STATE NEWS
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY

ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY
Mr.. Jacobs of Minot, has mare 80 years old
that dropped colt on the 4th of July.
The Lewiston Journal says: The discrimin-
ating Secretary of the Androscoggin Agricul-
tural Society has appointed the ministers on
the committee on honey and all the lawyers on
the committee on hogs.
AROOSToOK COUNTY.
The Presque Isle Star of Saturday says there
has been no frost 10 Aroostook up to that time
and that the crops are ripenlng splendidly,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
The twenty Auburn gentlemen who have
purchased the property known as the Blanch-
ard farm, in HarpswelI, have formed COM
pany to be known as the Auburn Harpswell
Association. with the following officers: E. f.
Packard, Esq, President; F. M. Jordan, Vice
President; M. G. Percival, Secretary and Treas
urer. Dlrectors-Ara CushmaD, John T. RAN
dali. Jno. F. Cobb, f. NJ. Jordan and E. s.
Paul.
OXFORD COUNTY.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

Brown C8ttOns from SC and up
wards, and Bleached C0ttOns very
cheap at STAPLES, $50 Middle
Street.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

SeCOuu, Mug w lllldul GulTu anu plymouth
Rock fourth. The King showed excellent speed
and it looked at the threequarters pole as il he
would win the heat, but he lost shoe and fell
behind
Fifth Heat-Plymouth Rock took the lead,
Aver broke badly and fell behind and King
William did not behave WELL Knox Boy
showed some good trottng but failed to get the
first place from Plymouth Rock, who camesun-
der the wire in 34t, Knox Boy second, King
William third and Aver fourth.
Sirth Heot-Only three horses started King
Wilnam being aruled out, not having won
| heat Plymouth Rock woulsasily in 24Os
He took the first money, Aver the second aud
Knox Boy the third.
The following is the summary:
Same day-Race for horses in 2.3O class for purse
of$500 $500 to first, SIPS to second, $75 to third
best In to harness.
| R Woodman, Gardiner, nsb
,I Knox Boy; :;,.::....;..:.;....'''d 8 ? 2 8
0 W Bracket, Pittsdeld, b Plym-
j W McDufee, Lewiston, b King
Tine, 25s sai, s5i, 2.si 2.iGi =
| Race tor5 Year Odds.
The next race was for all five year old horses
owned in Maine. There were seven entries
but only four horses stalted-Shaw's Knox,
Somerset Knox, Gilbreth Maid and Tom B.
Patchen.
First Heat-Shaw's Knox had the pole, Som
| erset Knox second, Gilbreth Maid third and
| Tom Patchen fourth Soon after starting it
became evident that the heat lay between Tom
| Patchen and Somerset knox, the other horses
| falling far in the rear Patchen showed re-
markable speed. taking the lead soon after the
start and holding it to the end, winning in q "a,
Somerset Knox was second AMI all the rest
were distanced.
Second Heat-Patchen took the lead at the
start and kept it throughout, without skip OF
break, winning in 1872.
Third Heat-The third heat was repetition
of the two preceding, Patchen winning the
heat in 2. 3D. and the race, Somerset Knox took
the second money.
The following is the summary:
Same day race for 5 year olds for purse of $50
S1OO to first $50 to second, $40 to third, best in
to harness.
j Benson, Gray, ms blk Tom Patchen. L 1 /
Colcord & Burrill, Fairfield, ms S Somerset.
Warren Clark, Fairfield, ms Glbreth Maid. dis
John Shaw, Augusta, MS blk S Shaws Knox--dis
Time, 2.34, 2.32, 2.34
The judges were John S. Head OF this city
Il. l.. Norcross of Augusta, and S. 81. Haskell
of Lewiston.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-30

Linen Damask, Towels, Napkins
and all Housekeeping Goods at
very low prices, at
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-08-21

A Few HNTs.-In dressing your
fields, cut your coat according to your
cloth that is, don't run in debt for fer
tilizers, and when your sheep are feeced
don't let the wool dealer pull the wool
over your eyes as to the price.
When you feel like currying favOrs,
90 into your stable and curry your hors-
es and cattle that will pay best.
Do not do as money-brokers do, sell
your stock of hay short; it is better to
have several tons of hay left over till
another season than to be obliged to buy
in the spring.
The time to shear sheep is when you
throw off your coat for the season.
The only kind of stakes that farmers
should hold is fence stakes.
After raising the best crop you can,
the next thing is to raise the mortgage
on your farm; when that is taken up, q
farmer feels in better spirits.
Spend rainy days in spring in prac
Using dentistry on rakes and harrows
you can do it just as well as to emplo!
a carpenter.-C Colorado Farmer.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-08-21
2Hericltlt,tral Department

THRIFT.-Mr. Smiles book is full of
illustrations of thrift. II seems to bear
upon class, that is due to peculiar con-
ditions. The lesson need not be confined
to them. The principle is the very
simple one that wanting things is not
civilization, but. the thoughtful effort to
obtain them, of which thrift is the
basis. A boy wanting a college educa-
ton will work what seems to his mates
a miracle. Anybody can tell that it
costs from. 81 900 to $4,000 to 90
through college, and yet there are hun
dreds of boys going through college now
on nothing, whatever. That is to say,
they work their way through, by COM
bining industry with close living. A
pampered clerk receives $4,000, lives in
debt, and complains that he cannot mar
~, while there are thousands of young
woman, far above him in culture, refine
ment and sagacity, saving money out OF
one-third of his wages, and living quite
as we'll as he does. too. Needless self
indulgence" is the great foe of thrift,
and the great cause of many human
miseries, especially of all that class of
sorrows that arise from unexpected pow
erty. No man is guiltless, who expos
es his own young children to the dan
ger of pauperism, or dependence upon
uncertain charity.