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The New York herald., 1876-03-11
THE PRESIDENT DESPONDENT.
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Tho developments OF the last week have produced
more effect upon the President probably than anything
which has happened during his of office. 1t
is plain now 20 perceive that beneath his mpcrtur
liability there Is and dsquet which has
before troubled him. Since the fall OF Bclknap
he has but very few visitors outside OF Senators
and members. and the business he has with them he
dispatches as soon possible. HI has efused since
last Thursday to several distinguished persons An
air OF gloom and dependency to hang around
the White House. When the President goes out he
keeps his eyes downcast and does not seem TO
recognize any one. With tho very few persons to
whom he talks conldcntally he admits that he not
in q happy frame OF mind. He seems to realize what
said by OF hts friends on the day of Bclknap's
resignation, that the bottom has been knocked clear
out of tho third term Whether he sees IN Belknap
any signs OF impending disaster to himself is known
only to himself but IL is beginning TO be whispered
around that the very offence OF which Belknap stands
convicted In the eyes OF the world Will be brought
directly home TO the President Ii said tonight
by person supposed to be well informed that within
three months General Grant would be convicted and
removed from Office by the vote of republican Senate
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL LETTER
JUDGE TAFT.
BY
From the Troy Times, March o

From the Troy Times, March9.l
We have before private letter from Mr. Taft to
old schoomate residing in this city, who wrote TO
him months recalling their youthful friend
ship The letter is dated CncnnatI January TO- 1876,
and contains brief sketch Of Mr.. Tan's career In
view OF his elevation Cabinet office presume the
Information given will prove interesting He graduated
at Amherst in lS33 and lor years aterward taught
high school in Ellington, Conn Being appointed a
tutor in Yale College he went to New Haven aud
law school In 1888 he was admitted TO the Bar. Ho
then returned 10 his home Vermont stayed TIL fall.
and then September, 1888, started out Tor field
OF labor. Ho visited Troy, Albany New York Phila-
delpha, Pittsburg, Columbus and finally settled In
Cincinnati, where he has resided till now. He has
continued in full practice the bar during the
whole period with tho exception OF six years, which
bc served ON tho Bench. He has never mingled much
in politics. his most prominent appearances IN that line
being candidate before the Republican state Con
venton Tor Governor last year. the nomination going
to Governor Hayes. Mr.. TAFT has been married.
and has several children. His two eldest
graduates OF Yale and associated with him in the prac
sc OF law. Ii TO be with them that he resigned
his seat the Bench. Both made the European tour
alter leaving college Another son is in his second
year at YALE and two, still younger preparing
matricuate Mr.. TAFT says:--'I have worked hard
made some mohcy, lost some, spent some, and have a
moderate competency But am n working man. You
see have gone upon tho principle OF prcferrng TO give
the boys good thorough educational training rat her
than any large inheritance Of property money! He
is evidently man of practical common sense and
kindly temper ono of the sort that inspires confidence
ana respect
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
MARRIAGE OF A FAMOUS oARsMAN.

From tho London Sportsman Feb 90
Mr. James c. Time, OF University College, oxford,
married on Wednesday last at ST. Annc's church,
A'eburth, Liverpool, TO Miss Katharine NJ Sandbach,
third daughter Of tho Rev. Gilbert sandbach Of Wood
lands, Agburth. Mr. Time rowcd No In the winning
oxford eights Of 1857 '6s and 60 also had the
in the winning Grand Challenge Of 1867 and
10 tOld Etonansl and in tho Old Etonian eight and
four that the chct prizes at The Paris regatta Of
1867 He also rowcd IN the winning stewards tour at
Henley 1867 and 1870, and last but not least was
No and captain OF tho oxford our that beat Harvard
1862 In the family OF the bride also athletic honors
have frequently been The Rev. G.. Sandbach
stroke OF the Eon eight aud OF the Brascnosc eight
the year 1882 when the University Boat Club rst
founded. Mr. Gilbert Sandbach, his son, winner
of The long-dstance stocpIcchase at Eton, and the
stroke OF the Eton eight last Summer is, believe
cousin OF the bride
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
AFTERNOON SERVICE.

Seven thousand people present in the siadsos
avenue hall OF the Hppodrome at the four
O'Clock meeting yesterday, thrce-iourths of whom
ladies. Tho crush at the door as
large on the day before and many
ladies went away very much disappointed Mr. Moody
gave his second lecture Heaven He took his
text from Matthew, sixth chapter, nineteenth
LAY not up for yourselves treasures upon earth,
where moth and rust doth corrupt, where thieves
break through and steal; but lay up treasures IN
heaven
He said Friends lay not up treasure for yourself
on this EARTH but think OF that place which is your IN
you--the home Of His Father We arc merely pilgrim
expect day go 10 tho heavenly city II wa
would only be anxious about investments in The
world are about transltory investments
here how much better IL would be for u.s. The man
whose whole mind upon railroads, upon mines
upon politics gives thought upon lay ing up
the other world but the time VIII come for
him, 1t does for every man, to wish that he
thought little less of the things Of this world
and OF his unfortunate soul IL Is not necessary
always to have money TO have this worldly feeling
We sometimes place whole affections and thought
children, our families, and even something
less holy, aud never think OF heaven until dy-
ing; and death sudden often that we have
little time think Mr.. Moody continued for some
time this point and affected his audience considera-
bly,. He said he was ashamed of the Church in Amer
ica, as is given altogether too much to worldly
things and does seek to lay treasures in heaven
The meeting concluded with the singing of the eight
eenth hymn by Ar. Sankey.
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
SHIELDS CASE ENDED.

Tho trial OF the Shields the Supreme Court OF
Kings county camo TO end last night Yesterday
Afternoon William A. Beach commenced The summing
up behalf OF the defence, being followed by Judge
Daily for the plaintin Judge Gilbert delivered
impartial charge 10 the jury and owing TO the
fact that II then nearly nine o'clock he directed
them, II they agreed to bring in sealed verdict ThUy
retired and alter being out about two hours brought
In verdict for the plaintiff Jano Shields, upon all the
questions raiscd-that they ntcrmarried; that they
lived and cohabted together, aud that the plaintff
never rcnquishcd her claim to tho estate.
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
POST TRADERS VERSUS THE CAN
TEEN SYSTEM.
NEW YORK. March 0. 1870.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
The scandal regarding the sale OF appointments
OF post traders being general topic Of converse
ton, It may be inopportune TO ask the question
Cannot the position of post trader be bcnclciay
abolished and tho canteen system, in the British
army, be introduced why II could not
be- am not familiar with the details OF II, but IL
cooperative in character and the object is TO provide
the men with nccessarIcs, and even luxurles, at the
lowest possible prices, aud Is acknowledged SUCCESS
Legislation should here In other countries protect
the soldier from the rapacity OF human sharks among
whom, think, might very properly be numbered the
suffers post traders at frontier posts Respectfully
ALPHA
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
MOODY AND sANKEY.

There about 600 people pres ent at the noon
day meeting in the Hippodrome yesterday. Mr.
Moody and Mr. sankcy were present, surrounded by
number OF clcrgymen among whom were;-Rev DR..
Conklyn, Reformed Rev. DR.. Anderson, Baptist Rev
Dr. Armtage, Baptist; Rev. DR.. Rogers, Reformed;
Rev. Dr. Miller, Baptist: Rev. DR.. Newell. presby.
terlan; Rev Dr. Booth. Presbyterian; Kov. Dr. Sa
binc, Reformed Episcopalian; Bishop James, Metho-
dist Rev Mr.. VAIL Methodist; Rev. Mr. Johns
Methodist; Rev. DR. Hepworlh and A. Q. Arnold
Church Of the Discples Rev. Mr. Kirkpatrick, Presby
teran, Rev Mr.. Harris, Methodist; Rev. Mr. Ray
Congregational; Rev Mr. Colcord, Congregational
Rev. Mr. Moore, of Harlem; Rev Mr. Beiker, chaplain
OF the Tombs and Rev Mr. Davis Methodist.
The service opened with the singing Of the twenty
nlnth hymn-'What friend we have in Jesus''-and
Then number Of requests for prayer were read out by
Or liepworth. As soon as DR.. Hcpworth was through
NJ Ralph Wells suddenly sprung up IN the middle o
the nan ana offered up prayer which took up twenty
minutes IN It's delivery. MIR. sankcy sang the eigh
teenth hymn-"Rescuc the perishing'-and then Mr.
MOODY SAID That as the subject OF tho day was ln
temperance " he wished to make his hearers under
stand that there was no hopo for the drunkard excep
through Christ. A man may have a strong Will, bui
the tempter Is stronger than him, and unless hi
throws himself Christ and asks Him TO take away
the appetite he VIII never be sure that no saved
Thanksgiving for the number Of drupkards who had
already been reclaimed was then offered, and Mr.
Sankey sang the hymn ''pass not o gentle
Saviour" DR.. Reynolds, OF New England, then
Introduced. He SAID that he had been a practising
physician for years but ho had unfortunately inherited
love OF strong drink For twenty years he had drank
had derium trcmens and had suffered the orments o
the damned He had tried pledges ana promises and
tapering on but one night he knelt down alongside
the sofa in his Office and begged Of Jesus Christ to take
away from hun the appetite for drink. That
years ago and drop OF liquor had touched his
lips since, and the two years past were years
OF genuine happiness. He did not wake up every
morning To suffer the misery OF disappointment and
increased degradation, but woke up to thank God IN
joyiulness for having consented to save him from him
self Dr. Reynolds made earnest appeal to all
drinkers present call God to help them, aud they
would find all the help they wanted.
Two more reclaimed drunkards then related their
experiences. ono OF them had been a station house
lodger, aud had been scorned of men. He tod hs
story very pathetcally and affected his audience to
proluso tears. The meeting concluded by Mr. Sankey
singing with much feeling temperance hymn.
large meeting of young men was aiterward hold IN
tho Madison avenue hall IL presided by Dr.
Reynolds. Many persons told thor experience, and at
the inquiry room.
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
RELIGIOMANIA.

Another victim OF religious MANIA" in the person
Of John Green aged forty years received at Belle
yuc Hospital yesterday morning lie was extremely
violent, and II required the united strength Of six mon
10 prevent him from nIuring himself and others.
Edward /. Williams, tho colOrod porter, who became
dcrsngcd aud announced hlmscli n convert TO Moody
and sankey's teachings, ls regarded hopclessly
insane. lie imagines himself surrounded by devils,
ana that his nilsson Is 10 destroy them He will DO
sent 10 the Insane Asylum.
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
A THEATRE CLOSED FOR DEBT.

The Arcade Theatre, Newark avenue Jersey
City closed on Thursday night by tho proprietor,
much the asonishmcn OF tho his patrons
The cause assigned for this Is non-payment OF rent
Tho lessee admits that he backward IN the matter
owing hard times but insists that the proprietor by
his unexpected course violated an agreement for the
gradual liquidation OF the debt
The New York herald., 1876-03-11

providing for superintendent OF State prisons and
abosbing the Office OF Inspector OF State Prisons
II was agreed 90 motion Of Nr Rogers that hero
after the Senate hold sessions Tuesday and Thurs
day evenings
resolution to remove the seat OF government and
the new Capiiol building from Albany to New York
city viii bo InlrOduced ON Iuesday nexL
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
COOPER UNION.

lecture in the Cooper Union free course will oc do
livcred this evening by DR.. j. s. Newbcrry of CoIum.
bia College, on 'Thc History Of Plant Life
The New York herald., 1876-03-11

that nobody but Belknap and his party were
served, while the ladies and gentlemen on poAra
waited.
The New York herald., 1876-03-11

AN exhibition OF PARTISAN wRATH-A REPUB-
LIcAN RESOLUTION ADOPTED LAUDING THE
IMPEACHMENT, BUT coNDEMNING THE BLUM
DER OF cLYMER's COMMITTEE.
The New York herald., 1876-03-11
THE STATE CAPITAL.
Details Of the Quarrel Between the Health or
lictr and Commissioner Of Quarantine.
THE NEW SALARY BILL.
A Debate on the Erie Railway
Bill.
ALBANY. March 10. 1916.

ALBANY, March To- 1876.
The Salary bill reported by the Committee on Cities
to-day is the Peabody bill somewhat amended. The
committee concluded at the last moment TO strike out
Of the bill the clause making tho Mayor, Comptroller
and Recorder Board OF Salaries to fix the salaries
OF all persons paid out OF the City Treasury and TO
point and remove subordinates in the various courts
wcll tho provision compelling all commissioners
tho various departments with tho exception Of the
presidents, TO serve without salary. provision was
inserted in the bill by the committee providing
that at the expiration of tho OF Office OF all the
Commissioners other than the presidents their offices
should be abolished and that thereafter each
sion should be under the control Of but one commits
sioncr but tho vote by which 1t carried
considered just before the bill was reported this
ing, and 1t decided TO let the commissions
stand as thoy are numerically The following tho
salaries as fixed in the bill 1t VIII be that they
are fixed at lower figure than they were IN the orig
inal bill, though somewhat higher than they were in
CRAFTS amendments to the Forster bill, which the
FIRST reduction bill introduced
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-31
SECOND. DAY,
A Good Attendance at the
Park and Hall.
A Successful Exhibit on.
-FuIt Description of the Relics in Re-
terday.

Thus far the exhibition has been most sue
cessfuf and it promises to continue so. Yester-
day the articles exhibited were in their proper
places and the whole Fair, both at the Park
and at the Hall, was ready for inspection. As
would be expected on the opening day all was
i'll confusion. The stock had not become ac-
customed to the stalls and were too tired to
show to good advantage. The goods in the
Hall were not more than half in place and the
asles were full of workmen and exhibitors
arranging their articles. Yesterday it was diff
ferent. The goods were all in place, the en-
tries having closed Tuesday. The dusty con-
dition of the streets is great drawback to the
exhibition, but this is made up to a great de-
gree by the fine weather prevailing. Yester-
day was cool, bright and beautiful. No better
weather could be asked for a State Fair. The
attendance was correspondingly large owing to
the fine weather. No where can the effects of
the hard times be seen better than about the
exhibition. For a week before the opening
day, and ever since, there has been a perfect
swarm of men about the officers soliciting
chances to work. Unlike previous years the
majority of the men applying for work were
not particular in what department they were
employed as long as they obtained something
to purchase the necessaries of life with. Many
of them were without doubt sadly in need of
the money they would earn if employed For
tunately for the applicants the most of the
men employed have been chosen from those
living in the city, and unemployed men in
the city are supposed to be more needy
than those residing 10 the country. Although
the society gives employment to large num-
Der of men, still there are many more hanging
about the grounds watching for chance to
get employment.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-31

BENEFIT OF THE HEALTH LIFT follow
ing testimonial of the excellent results expert
enced from the use of the Health-Lift is fur
nished by Hon. George W. Woodman of this
city:
last October, being in very poor health with
difficulty attending to my business, being oblig-
ed at frequent intervals to sit down and res t, I
commenced the daily use of the Health-Lift.
At first it required great effort on my part to
lift 100 pounds. Gradually my strength in
creased, my general health improving in a like
ratio, and my once stagnant blood circulating
freely in every part of my body Encouraged
by these hopeful signs, Hhave carefully follow.
ed the system of the Health lift ever since
To-day can lift 600 pounds as easily as I could
100 when began. An equal Improvement in
my health generally is clearly evident 1 feel
strong again and can attend closely to my BUSH
ness all day with little fatigue. The Health
Lift has worked wonders in my case and can
certainly commend its use, especially to those in
the all engrosspg cares of business, who have
neglected their bodily health.
GEO. w. WooDMAN.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-31
Maine Campaign News.

In Turner in 1872 there were thirty Repub-
licans who voted for Kimball and Greeley.
This year all except one will vote for Selden
Connor.
Hon. Josiah 81. Drummond and Hon, C. 81.
Treat addressed very large Republican gath
ering in Yarmouth Tuesday evening. Much
enthusiasm was manifested.
Ex-Gov. Perham says that he has not attend
ed Republican meeting during the campaign
which has not been large and enthusiastic. At
Richmond Tuesday evening the hall was full
and many had to 60 away for want of room.
Ex-Gov. Hartman of New Hampshire adj
dressed very large and enthusiastic Republic
can meeting at Kennebunk Tuesday evening,
Hon. james NJ Stone presided and made a
brief but pertinent speech.
A Brunswick correspondent is very indig-
nant because an Argus correspondent has I'M
dertaken to show that the recent: large Repub-
lcan meetingin that town was not success
He calls the writer hard names and intimates
that he visits Candidate Fields saloon too fire..
quently to have the full use of his faculties.
Let this scribler go on; Brunswick will show
its Republican colors election day.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-31
The blowing match comes off this morning.

The blowing match comes off this morning
Lamson has gorgeous collection of photo
graphs in Reception Hall, which attracts hun
dreds who can only admire, praise and exclaim
at the beauties of modern art 1t is certainly
the finest show of the kind ever made.
The ante-room of Reception Hall contains
the art features of the exhibition.
The ladies circle of India street church have
an attractive restaurant in the entry way lead
ing to the main hall, and their delicious cooke
~ lnvelgles many a hungry mortal, who wish
es to get good meal at reasonable price.
The washing machines, potato peelers, knife
sharpeners, hair crimpers and all of that ilk
have arrived and the voice of the peddler is
heard in the corridor.
The real excitement of the day was the ar
rival IN Reception Hall of Mrs. Abigail Lover
ing who celebrates her 1Olst birthday to-mor-
row, having been born Sept 1, 1775. She was
brought into the hall by two attendants and
carried to place reserved for her at the end of
the hall. She Immediately became the centre
of attraction, and during her stay sat quietly
knitting. She is a pleasant looking old lady,
but is evidently very feeble. Her spinning
wheel is here and she will be in attendance
every day and weave as long at time as COM
patible with safety. Mrs. Lowering is the
guest of Mrs. Butler, No. II Myrtle street.
PROGRAMME FOR TODAY.
There will be an exhibition of cattle and
horses not previously examined on the grounds
this morning. AT 10 o'clock the grand sweep
stakes drawing match comes off on the track
in front of the grand stand. The drawing yes
terdsy was for the socetys premium of $12,
while this match is for purse of 5000, and
there are IL yoke of cattle to contest for the
premium.
At IL o'clock sharp there will be grand
procession of all animals on the grounds. This
will be well worth witnessing.
The trotting opens at 2 o'clock with match
between two two years. old colts. Then will
follow race for $50 horses for purse of $500,
the third race will be 2.36 class and for a purse
of $500. The fourth and last race of the day
is for 8 year olds and is for purse of $3.50. 1t
will be an interesting day at the grounds all
things considered.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-31
Martha's Grove Camp. Meeting.

MARTHAs GROVE, August 80
The third day of this meeting opened clear
and cool, and the audience began to increase
quite early in the morning. Several spirited
meetings were held at society-tent. Among
them were the Fryeburg, Cape Elizabeth De-
pot and Cornish societies.
The morning sermon at the stand was deliy-
cred by Rev. John Mitchell of Hiram, from
the text to be found in Ezekiel-37, 8. Much
good advice was given to the church as we'll as
the worlds people.
The afternoon sermon was given by the Rev.
T. P. Adams of Kennebunkport, from John
IA, 6: 1.-THE Way to Heaven through Christi
1t was an able sermon and one much enjoyed.
The evening sermon at u o'clock was post
poned and the time filled by evening meetings
at the tents Rev. Mr.. Johnston preached at
the Chestnut St tent in his usual happy style.
good increase in number over yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-31
WARD CAUCUSES.

The Republican voters of Portland, are respectfully
invited to meet in their respective wards, on
Friday evening, Sept. list, ut 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 selected are requested to meet at
Republican Headquarters, Saturday afternoon,
Sept I'd, at 3 o'clock for the purpose above named
Per order,
REP, CITY COMMITTEE
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-31
STATE NEWS
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

FRANKLIN COUNTY.
The house and barn belonging to j ohm Nor.
rison of Wilton, were burned Tuesday night
Loss about $1,000; partially insured.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The Journal says that extensive forest fires
are causing good deal of disturbance aud are
spreading quite extensively in Belgrade, in the
westerly portion of the town. The dry weather
has made the stuff and underbrash in the for
ests like tinder On Monday thirty five farm
eIs were out fighting fire.
OXFORD COUNTY.
The Democrat says that in Bethel crops and
pasturing show decided signs of want of rain.
The outlook for potatoes is very discouraging.
In fields the tops are entirely dead and past all
help. Corn is badly rolled and fields are parch-
ed and red. Springs and wells have failed.
The crop of blueberries is immense.
The Lewiston Journal says that the house.
barn and outbuildiDgs of Ruth Cummings. at
Locke's Mills were destroyed by fire Tuesday.
WALDO COUNTY.
M. w. Welch has been elected ID Lieutenant
of the Belfast City Guards.
The house of Mrs. w. Pierce of Belfast, wa.
entered by burglars Thursday morning and Z
large quantity of under-garments and othel
goods taken.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-31

SEVERAL of the distinguished patrons of the
WINDSOR HOTEL, on Fifth avenue, between
Forty-sixth and Forty seventh streets, New
York, have engaged rooms there during the
ing season in the city, making jaunts to the
Centennial at Philadelphia and the various
watering places, but enjoying, during large
part OF the hot months, the cool breezes which
Islands, and are waited through the spacious
corridors and porticoes of this elegant hotel.
THE pain endured and the misery entailed by
such distressing maladies as kidney, bladder
and glandular affections, nervous com plants,
diseases incidental to females, &c, are entire
y removed and counteracted by administering
DIR. BULLOCK'S KIDNEY REMEDY,
NEPHRErICUM. Under it, influence the
system regains its vigorous action, and the
whole nerve fabric is strengthened and sus-
tanned.
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