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The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22
A Holy War.

The report which comes by cable of mas
sacTe of Christians in Bosnia is happily not
authenticated, and we may be permitted to
question the truth of it. But unfortunately
there is no reason to doubt that Mussulman
fanaticism has been quickened by the dis
turbances in the Turkish empire, that the
government of the Porte has not the power,
even if it has the desire to suppress it, and
that the Christian population of Turkey en-
tertain grave and well.founded apprehensions
as to the safety of their lives and property.
There has ever been bitter hatred between
Islam and the Greek communion, hatred
intensified in Turkey by race-struggle,
contest for supremacy between the Tartar
and the Sclave, and by terrible oppression on
the one side and impatient submission on the
other. The Turk regards the revolt of the
Bosniak not only as political offense, as
menace to the integrity of his empire, but as
a rebellion against the heaven-ordained
power of the successor of Mahomet, an inf.
deity which his religion commands him to
suppress by fire and sword. Fear now lends
strength to his hatred, and his apprehensons
that the rule of Islam in Europe is seriously
menaced impels him to crush out revolt and
heresy ere they become stronger. For the
first time since the downfall of the Janissa-
ries the theological students of Constanti-
nople have besieged the doors of the seraglio
and dictated to the Sultan the choice of his
advisers, and their aim is to raise the green
banner of the Prophet and declare "holy
war;
A "holy war; means that every man who
holds the Christian faith shall be killed, that
his sons shall be murdered, that his daugh-
ters shall be outraged, that his seed shall be
known no more in the land. 1t means arson,
babe-killing and rape. 1t means that whole
villages shall be burned to the ground, that
districts shall be depopulated, that great
provinces shall be laid waste. 1t means that
wild tribes from over the Bosporus shall be
brought into Europe to slay and rob. That
is the significance of the uprising of the
Softas.
When this does come the Mussulman loses
his foothold in Europe forever. He affronts
not only the Christianity but the humanity
of civilization, and his punishment will be
terrible. The Turkish empire will be blotted
out, and the Turks themselves welEnigh ex-
terminated. But meanwhile murder and ra
pine will 60 on. Infamed by the hate which
gives energy to the fanatic and the plunder
which gives courage to the mercenary, the
wild tribes of Turkomans will rob and burn
and slay without stint. The expulsion of
Islam would be too dearly paid for by so terri
BILE sacrifice. The responsibility for that
sacrifice rests with the great powers of Eu.
rope. If they continue their temporizing
policy the holy war will be declared. If they
re-establish the Servian Kingdom in the
Northern provinces of the empire and sternly
repress all outbreaks of religious or race
fanaticism in the Southern the danger may
be done away with. The Christian popula-
tion can be trusted to eventually crowd the
Turk over the strait.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22

Secretary Robeson's letter to the House
Wizard experiments is interesting reading.
The Secretary shows that there was reasona.
BILE hope of great advantages from these ex-
periments, and that at the time they were
made good judges anticipated valuable re-
suits. Among those who were desirous that
the trial should be made was Mr. Whit
thorne. the present chairman of the naval
committee. The letter closes with these
pointed remarks: "In response to the last
inquiry of your letter, the Secretary of the
Navy says that though it is not unusual in
the navy, as everywhere else, to find persons
who have but little appreciation of the ideas
of other people, and who, when not called
upon to act themselves are ready to criticise
and find fault with those who assume the re-
sponsibility of action, yet he does not recall
any information or suggestion at the time o.
any contract with regard to these expert
ments, to the effect that they were Without
value to the government; and that if he had
received such suggestion he should still have
acted upon his own Judgment, guided by
the best lights at his command, holding HIM
self to assume the responsibilities of his
office whenever he thinks itlfor the benefit of
the service and the country, and being an
swerable for the practical and judicious exc
ecution of his duty in this regard to the head
of the executive department of the govern
ment, to whom he is, under the Constitu-
ton, responsible for the exercise of good
judgment and ability in his office"
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22
Political News.

The Hon, Shelby NJ. Cullom seems to have
the best chance for the Republican nomlpa-
tion for Governor of Illinois,
Already have we three Presidential tickets
In the field-the Greenback, the Prohibitic,
and the "National Christian"
The indianapolis Sentinel exp he
opinion that Mr.. Hendricks would 1out
doubt, poll a stronger vote in New York
than Tilden.
The National Imitation Convention hit up.
on exactly the right man for its presiding Of
ficer when it chose Ignatius Donnelly. He
is the most picturesque humbug Of the age.
There are signs that Gen. Hancock is to
be pressed to the front with renewed vgor as
the Democratic candidate. The movement
will probably start from Washington.
There is no doubt that the New Jersey
delegation is almost solid for Blaine, but it is
made up Of tolerably independent men. Gu
riously enough the second choice of half of
them, or more, is Secretary Fish.
The Baltimore Gazette thus heads its re-
ports of the Ohio Democratic State Conven-
ton: "Ohio's Rag-baby Madmen; Bill Allen
for the Presidency; Initiation in its Worst
Form; The Idiotic Platform ol Lot of Lu-
natics; Senator Thurman Slaughtered; A
Gallant Fight for Hard Money"
Gen. Jubal A. Early has written long let
ter to the Richmond (Va.) Wing as part of
discussion concerning one of the battles of
the war. and the Whio permanently con-
cludes the dispute by saying that it will print
no more letters on the subject until it has an
nounced the triumph of the Democratic Pres.
idential ticket.
Senator Morton's friends think Mr.. Blaine
is the only man they have reason to fear. The
Indianapolis Journal says the contest is prac-
tically between Morton and Blaine, since
there is no human probability of Bristow's
nomination, very little chance for Conkling,
and none for the "favorite sons" 1t does
not think either will be nominated on the
first ballot, and suspect it to be quite posi-
BILE that the prize may be carried off by some
man not at present prominently mentioned.
Senator Dennis and Congressman O'Brien
and Walsh, OF Maryland, favor the nomina
ton of Mr.. Bayard, and the Baltimore Ca
zette says that they represent the Democratic
sentiment of their state. Mr.. Lamar of
Mississippi, also favors him.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22

A FORMER RESIDENT OF MAINE.-A Stam-
ford Comm paper gives the cheering intelh-
gence that Rev. S. c. Fessenden of that place
has recovered from his injuries received not
long since by being thrown from his carriage.
New York correspondent of the Chicago
Advance thus speaks of this gentleman:
Rev. S. G. Fessenden, of Stamford, Conn.,
has been appointed to read an essay before the
New York Ministers meeting, on "The Duties
of the Protestant Clergy to the Political Future
of the Country" A most timely and impor-
tant topic, suggested, doubtless, BY DR.. Edward
Beechers able resume of The Relation Of the
Congregational Clergy of New England to the
Revolution" Mr.. Fessenden has passed around
among the ministers for examination several
closely written sermons of his grandfather
preached in Fryeburg, Maine, from 177O to
1880. They are elaborate discourses, written
in SO fine hand as to be read only by holding
them near the eye, and demonstrate that the
author was tit progenitor of such patriots as
his son Samuel, and grandson William Pitt
Fessenden, and others distinguished in the pull
pit or on the forum.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22
REPUBLICAN DISTRICT CONVENTION.

The Republicans of the several cities and towns in
the First District of Maine invited to send dele
gates to District Convention to be held in City Hail.
Saco, on Thursday May 25th, 1876, at II o'clock NJ,
for the purpose of choosing two delegates to attend
the Republican National Convention to be held at
Cincinnati, on the 14th June next.
The basis of representation will be follows:
Each city and town will be entitled to send dele
gate, and one additional for every seventyve votes
cast for Nelson Diagley. Jr., at the Gubernatoral
election of1S74 majority traction of forty votes will
be entitled to an additional delegate.
Delegates authorized to fill vacancies only with
actual residents of the city town they claim to rep
resent.
The District Committee will be in session in the
ante room of the Hall at 10 o'clock A NJ. for the
ception of credentials.
The apportionment of delegates to the several cities
and towns in the District, is as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22

The Kansas Democrats follow in the wake
of the Ohio lunatics, and declare against re-
sumption, for further issues of greenbacks,
and for the abolition of National banks. The
hard-money Democrats have got to fight or
surrender. No compromises are possible.
The Kansas men favor Hendricks.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22

TIE attempt to prolong the Blaine inves-
tgation by summoning Caldwell from over
seas to testify concerning matters of which
he has probably no knowledge is characters
tic OF the men who are maglignantly attack
ing the ex-Speaker. Even Barney Caulield
could not bring himself to countenance so un-
fair proceeding.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22
THE PRESS.
MONDAY MORNING, MAY 22, 1876.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nieatons that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
WIN Card certificate countersigned by Stanley T.
fulien, Editor All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer a favor upon us bydemanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
innrnal
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TERMS $500 PER ANNUM IN ADVANCE

CoNsULs are worth two hundred thousand
uolaiS apiece in Turkey, but not until they
are dead. That sum is what the Porte pays
as indemnity TO the widows of the men
killed at Salonica.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22

THOS. HANCOCK, Gray, Chairman.
j. W. BEATTY, Saco, Secretary.
j. Nj. MASON, Limerick.
E. N. PERRY, Cape Elizabeth.
CHAS. E. GIBBS, Bridgton.
JOHN WENTWORTH, Kittery.
TaOS. PENNELL, Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22
EDUCATIONAL.
FEs ENCH LESSONS
AND
LITERATURE

MHME. IL. E. NIAsSE, formerly of Boston,
1xl late of Philadelphia and New Jersey, pro-
poses to establish permanent French Institute in
Portland. She will commence her Spring term April
18th, 1876
The course will consist of private French lessons
and classes for any who wishes to study the Ian
who desire only to converse.
She intends also to have matinees for Ladies, con-
sistng of readings from the best French Authors and
Dramatists. and the conversation will be only in
French. The same lessons will be given twice week
in the evening for Ladies and Gentlemen. She will
commence these evening lessons early in September.
Mime. will be assisted by Prof. Masse.
In the early part of June Madame expects an Ar
t1st who has been connected with her Institute in
Philadelphia This Lady is member of the Acad-
emy of the Fine Arts in that city. She gives lessons
in Drawing in all its branches, Oil Painting Pastel
Her Speciality during the summer will be Water
Color from nature.
For further information please call at No. 597
Congress street. Nine. will be at her rooms from
II A. nj. until P. M. and every evening.
Mime Masse is permitted to refer to the following
gentlemen:
Rt. Rey. Bishop James A. Healy, D. D.
Rt. Rev. Bishop H A. Neely d. ID.
% Rev Thomas Hill. ID. D., l. ID.
Rt. Rev. Bishop W. B. Stevens, d. D., of Fhiladel-
phIa.
Hon. Charles f. Libby, County Attorney.
Hon. Henry j. Murray, British Consul
Ephraim Hunt LII. D., Superintendent of Public
Schools of Portland
Richard FL. Dana, Esq, of Boston.
George b. Emerson, ESQ.,, of Boston. apr8tf
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22

The third suit against the sureties OF John
Busby of the st. Louis whisky ring resulted
in verdict for the government for $4,000,
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22

TUE MAINE STATE PKESS
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year if paid in advance at $500 year.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch of space, the
length of column, constitutes square"
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after three insertions, or less $1.00; continuing
every other day after first week, so cents.
Half square, three Insertions less, rs cents;
week, $l00; 80 cents per week after.
SPECIAL. NOTICES. one third additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs'' and "AUCTIoS
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or less, S1.50.
Advertisements inserted in the ''MAINE STATE
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of the State) for 81 per square tor first insertion
and so cents per square for each subsequent insertion
Address all communica tons to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co..
qHE MAINE STATE PRESS
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vance.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
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WILL CURE
s OR ROFUL-A a ,
ScrOfulOus HumOr.

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ScrOfulOus HumOr.
VEGETINE will eradicate from the system every
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manently cured thousands in Roston and vicinity
who had been long and painful sufferers.
Cancer, CancerOus HumOr.
The marvellous effect of VEGETINE in case of Can
Ger and Cancerous Humor challenges the most pro-
found attention of the medical faculty. many of
whom are prescribing VEGETINE to their patients.
Canker.
VEGErINE has never failed to cure the most inlex-
ible case OF Canker.
Mercurial Diseases.
The yEGETINE meets with wonderful success in
the cure of this class Of diseases.
Pain in the Bones.
In this complaint the VEGETINE is the great rem.
edy, as it removes from the system the producing
cause.
Salt Rheum.
letter Salt Rheum, Scald Head, &C.. will certain
y yield to the great Alternative effects Of VEGETINE
Erysipelas.
VEGETINE has never failed to cure the most in-
veterate case of Erysipelas
Fimples and HumOrs of the Face.
Reason should teach US that blotchy, rough or
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and no outward application can ever cure the defect
NEGETINE is the great blood purifier.
TumOrs, Ulcers Or Old Sores
the blood thoroughly with VEGETINE, and these
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Catarrh.
For this complaint the only substantial benefit can
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Constipation.
VEGETNE does not act as cathartic to debilitate
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Piles.
VEGETINE has restored thousands to health who
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Dyspepsia.
# vEGETINE is taken regularly, according to di-
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Faintness at The Stomach.
VEGETINE is not stimulating bitters which Gre
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Female Weakness.
VEGETINE acts directly upon the causes of these
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system, acts upon the secretive organs and aays in
hammation,
General Debility.
In this complaint the good effects of the VEGETINE
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It; as debility denotes deficiency Of the blood,
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Faintness at The Stomach.

If VEGETINE is taken regularly, according to di-
rectons certain and speedy cure will follow Its use.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22
Dyspepsia.

VEGFTINE has restored thousands to health who
have been long and painful sufferers.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22
General Debility.

In this complaint the good effects of the VEGETINE
are realized Immediately after commencing to take
it; as debility denotes deficiency of the blood d
VEGETINE acts directly upon the blood.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22
Female Weakness.

VEGETINE is not stimulating bitters which Gre
assists nature to restore the stomach to healthy ac-
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22

VEGETINE acts directly upon the causes Of these
complaints 1t invgorates and strengthens the whole
system, acts upon the secreve organs and aays in
flammatiou
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22
TumOrs, Ulcers Or Old Sores
Constipation.
Piles.

VEGETINE does not act as q cathartie to deblitate
the bowels but ceanses all the organs enabling each
to perform the functions devoving upon them.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-22
Pimples and Rum0rs of the Face.

Reason should teach us that a blotchy. rough or
pmpled skin depends entirely upon am internal cause
and no outward application cure the defect.
VEGETINE is the great blood purifier.
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places, with applications from all over ihe
country 10 be allowed To appear and make certain
transactions appear perfectly innocent On Febru
nry 10 the following communication from ex-post
trader who Is conversant with all the facts, was for
warded to Washington
BISMARCK, ID. T., Feb. 10, 1876.
To TnK HONORABLE THE CHAIRMAN or COMMITTEE ON MILL
TARY AFFAIRS, House OF Representatives Washington
SR-The interest have at stake must be my apology for
inviting attention to the manner in which thsRppoin
ut traders To the several military nave been
made under the present administration. and 10 respectfully
request that investigation BE- made by committee.
II can be readily proven that these appointments have
been made profit TO those m high official positions
and number OF them, az least We been considered the
perquistes OF j. NJ Hedrck OF Dttumwa, Iowa. hold
Ing the position of Internal Revenue Collector who has
prostuted his position Tor gain only need only refer
far is concerned, 10 the NEW YORK
HERALD and other of date and also refer
OF the present post commanders especially along
the Missouri River. TO the abuses OF the system also
testify the stated As my
ability TO make good these assertions ample evidence can
be furnished YOU.
endation. which have at different times been sent
without solicitation ON my part ana also the cor
respondenee connected with my removal post trad
Fort Fetterman. Wyoming Territory which, please return
a. me after having read them.
The writer of the above is able and willing 10
make thorough exposure OF Belknaps operations
the Missouri River, and is now on his way to
Washington In obedience TO a summons from ely
mer's committee. Tho testimony of Orville Grant.
as published and received here falls far short of
what those along this river who posted believe
he has knowledge oil.
II has been mysteriously hiR'ed here that among
the documentary testimony sent from this country
20 Washington bearing upon the post leadership
question letters OF Belknap's In which he en-
deavors to shin portion OF the responsibility for
appointments of traders to broader shoulders
than those OF William Worthless Bcknap
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METHODIST CONFERENCE.

The Newark Methodist Episcopal Conference re-
sumod its session yesterday, with full attendance OF
clergy Bishop Scott presiding in the absence OF Bishop
James called away account Of his wifes illness.
The following named candidates for the deaconatc and
eldcrship, having passed satisfactory examinations in
their classes admitted TO full connection with the
Conference:-T. c. Mayham, +. s. Jamson. Fourth
Year Class-William Ruth, j. W. Marshall George +.
Apgar Ellis +. Bescoe, S d. Decker George W. Smith.
Second Year Class-G. r. W, Battenburg, Willard +.
Warner, William McKane, Richard W. Copeland, p G.
Bligh, Daniel Grover.
Row Messrs. J. y. Crane, K Wnans, ID. Graves and
b. Day continued as supcrnumerares.
The following named candidates for admission 10 full
connection with the Conference preachers admit
ed:-E. W. Newton John II Timbrell, John p David
son, A. Harrison, T. Smith, +. L. Compton, i. NJ
Crasto f. Mcschum. j. I. McMchael r. NJ. Carton,
J. A. owens, +. Bloom, ]. p. Burgess and ii. C. Whit
ing.
Centennial Committee was appointed and the rest
OF the day and evening devoted To by Rev.
S. Parsons, Z. &. Butts and Rev. j. NJ. Reid
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CHRISTIAN YOUNG WOMEN.

The annual reception Of the Young Women's Chris.
tan Association given at the opening of their
building, No. East Fifteenth street. last evening.
The house is large double one, very handsomely
fitted up and beautifully decorated with flowers.
All of the lower rooms crowded with a fashion.
able gathering.
This institution originated five years ago by Mss
Wells and Miss Marshall o. Roberts, President OF the
Loche's Christian Union and the work has steadily
increased The cost of this building is
500, 600 OF which So, 900 Is yet to be raised.
Governor Tilden was expected TO be present, but at
the last moment telegram received from him
stating that Official engagements prevented his leaving
Albany and expressing his high appreciation OF this
bcacncent work of tho ASSOCIATION aud his cordial
sympathy Herewith.
Music furnished by NJ Eben, the accomplished
solo flutc player Addresses made by Mcssrs Nj.
X. Jessup Dorman b. Eaton, DR.. Booth and Russel
Sturgcs, Jr., OF Boston.