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The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

TEMPERANCE LECTURES Al CORNISH John
r. Haines of Saco addressed large and appre.
ciative audience at Cornish on Thursday even
ing last upon the subject of temperance. Sc
well pleased were the citizens with his lecture
that MIR. Haines was induced to speak again on
Friday evening. Every seat in the hall was
filled, and at the close of the lecture seventy.
two persons signed the pledge, among whom
were fifteen or twenty who never before could
be induced to sign any pledge Mr.. Haines is
powerful and effective speaker, throwing the
veil of charity over the unfortunate and ap.
peaing to manhood to assert its supremacy.
He was accompanied by r. T. Larrabee Of
Biddeford, who did effective service iu circu.
lating the pledge. Mr.. Haines' wife and
daughters were present, and added much to the
interest of those present by singing choice
selection of wide awake Temperance songs at
the opening and close of each meeting g,
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11
M. G. M. A.
Lecture by ;. 9. Palmer, Esq.

Despite the storm last evening, there was
good house at Mechanics Hall to listen to the
lecture by j. s. Palmer, ESQ.,, upon "Physical
Facts that Move the World.'' The lecture was
as ANTICIPATED, a very interesting and instruc
tive one and the audience were well repaid fol
Drawing the storm to listen to il.
The lecturer stated that he would endeayor to
illustrate certain "physc facts" that duripe
the last four centuries had beenlmotive powers
in the worlds progress and to indicate the
large share they had had in securing freedom
OF the individual and and freedom of the hu-
man mind. The movement of civilization was
compared to that of the glacier, ''resistless.
fathonless, SLOW" but it has on its surface GER
tain distinctive epochs that radiate through
centuries For twelve centuries Christendom
was intellectually stagnant. Not till the 18th
century did reason asserts its supremacy. The
printing press in 1910 was the first mighty
engine to revolutionize the world in 1900 wears.
Fifty-ive years later. came the discovery of
America. The latter Was the great Instrument
Ior the development of political and religious
freedom, and the speaker proceeded to show at
length It's effect upon the conditions of man.
KIND IN the old world, from the time of the
lanQlng OF the Pilgrims and of the Declaration
OF Independence down to the present time.
The third physical fact was the invention of
the telescope in 1910. From its finding dates
the intellectual life of Europe. This was fol-
lowed 75 years later by Newton's theory of
gravitation-that ''most imposing achieve
ment the logical powers of the human mind
has hitherto performed"
Printing and the telescope introduced an
epoch OF intellectual freedom and lifted Europe
into the first cleaning of the light of modern
civilization.
One hundred and sixty years after Calico
and the telescope came James Watt and the
steam engine. In half century it increased
the capabilities of human life more than had
been done in seventeen centuries before-chang
the precursor of an era of industrial and social
freedom. The lecturer illustrated at length its
work In the emancipation and elevation of Ia
Dor, and in breaking down despotism and
tyranny. The last great centre of power pre-
sented was the electric telegraph in 1887. This
was the exponent of commercial freedom.
This with the steam engine has given to com.
merce Intellectual grasp and power.
THESE great physical facts have breathed
freedom in every direction, SO that the grand
aim OF our civilization has become the emarci-
patton of the people. The lecturer then illus
trated the intelligence and physical liberty re-
sultng from these discoveries, by the position
OF modern science and the activity displayed in
its every department.
In conclusion he indicated the influence of all
these FORCES 10 the formation and development
OF human character. As men become free tbey
think; as they thipk they become free; and the
circle never ending only enlarges.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

FRATERNITY DANcE.-The second dance 10
the Fraternity course will take place at City
Hall this evening, and another enjoyable affair
may be expected by all who had the good for
tune to attend the first one, al.o by those who
were not able to be present. The music is GER
tainly delightful to either dancers or listeners,
the list OF dances, of which tbers are eighteen
on the order, is unexcelled, and we see no
reason why this set of dances should not be-
come the most popular course of the winter,
especially considering tbe low price of the
tickets Course tickets for the five remaining
evenings can be had of the committee, or at
the door, for $500. or evening tickets at 81 90
each, admitting gentleman and ladies. Chand-
ler's arrangement of music, entitled F. @,
which will be repeated every evening, met with
hearty commendation on every hand.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

additional remedies are Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic
and Mandrake Pills. By the timely use of these
medicines, according to directions DR.. schenck
tifes that most any case of Consumption may be
cured. Every moment of delay makes your cure
more difficult, and all depends on the judicious
choice of remedy. Schenck's Mandrake Pills are an
agreeable and safe cure for Consumption caused by
biliousness, and also for sallow complexion and
coated tongue. There is no better remedy for dis
ordered stomach and all the evils resulting there
FROM Dr. Schenek is professionally at his principal
office, corner Sixth and Arch Streets, Philadelphia
every Monday, where all letters for advice must be
addressed.
Schenck's Medicines are for sale by all Druggists.
dec1 eod1w&wsn
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

The Oversee ers of the poor in Bangor have
voted unanimously to discontinue the use Of all
Intoxicating liquors among the inmates of the
almshoase-from which one may infer that the
Bangor poorhouse has in the past been rather
luxurious establishment
Mr.. Silas McPbeters. of North Milford, has
been 10 camp near the town of Hartland since
last May, getting out ship timber, and employ.
ing six men and several horses; and on last
Thursday evening the camp caught fire and was
entirely consumed, together with all of the
crews wearing apparel with the exception OF
what they had on. The horses were saved.
Ansel Leighton, an old and respected citizen
Of Bangor. died Saturday morning He was
born in Falmouth March 2, 1912, and settled in
Bangor in 1922, where he became prominent
merchant and filled many offices Of trust.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

THE KELLoGG-CARY CoNcERr-The sale of
seats for this concert will begin atStockbridge's
on Thursday morning next at o'clock. This
company was organized and is under the man
agement of Mr. Max Strakosch and has just.
completed most successful season in San
Francisco and Chicago. The con cert to be
given here will be the only one in Maine, and
will draw the most fashionable audience ever
assembled in City Hall.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

CHURCH FAIRs.-On Wednesday and Thurs
day afternoons and evenings the Second Parish
church will hold fair for the sale of useful
and fancy articles. Tomorrow evening there
will be turkey supper served at 8 o'clock.
Thursday evening concert will be given by
local talent.
The ladies of the Chestnut street church will
hold sale of useful and ornamental articles
at Reception Hall Thursday evening. There
will be a number of new attractions offered.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

M. L. A. CoURsE.-Col. Spague of Boston,
delivers the next lecture in this course tomor-
row evening. The. Boston Advertiser lately
said of him: "His lecture delivered without
notes, was rsplete with expressions of great
beauty and eloquence, aboundiug 10 flashes of
great intensity of thought and feeling and
fights of oratorial description and power,
and reaching away up to the very mountain
peaks of thrilling interest and enchantment" !"
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11
Superior Court.

DECEMBER CIVIL TERM, 1877, sYMoNDs, j., PRE-
SIDING.
MoNDAY.-In the case of Ida A. Proctor against
Gardner N Parker, the jury retired to consider the
case at half-past O'Clock in the afternoon and at
the adjournment of Court at o'clock, had not been
heard from. They then directed to seal up the
verdict and render it at the coming in of Court Tues
day morning at 10 o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

GETTING CLEAR OF THE CUSTOM House.
The schooner James A. Gordon, Capt. Cham
berlain. arrived here yesterday morning,
with lumber from Pascagonla. The collector
at that pert refused to clear the vessel, as it was
suspected the lumber had been stolen from the
goverument lands, but the schooner was towed
to Mobile in the same district, and there clear
ed' wniie large fleet of lumber laden vessels
were blOckaded.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11
GOrhann ,

Both churches are preparing for Christmas
festivals.
Tomorrow evening an entertainment is to be
given in Grange Hall, under the auspices of
the Dorcas Society. The Gorham Band will
furnish the music.
1t is rumored that the citizens temperance
meetings are to be abandoned on account of
the Good Templars.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

SARATOGA. The tickets for the above
mentioned play which is to be produced at
Miss Marsh's theatre tomorrow night, can be
found today at the store of Collins & Buxton.
Tomorrow they will be sold at the theatre box
office. The Forest Dramatic Club is one of the
best 10 the city, and there is no doubt but what
the members will do themselves full justice on
this occasion
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

SAD DROWNING ACCIDENT Yesterday after
noon, as number of meu and boys were en-
joying the skating at the Basin, their sport was
interrupted by the breaking of the ice beneath
one of their number, Charles G. Henley,
young man 81 years of age. He went quickly
out of sight beneath the ice and all efforts to
save him were useless. A companion who was
near him at the time of the ACCIDENT jumped
boldly in after him, but he had passed beyond
his reach. a number of men soon commenced
grappliug for the body and recovered it in
about an hour. Mr.. Henley belonged at the
Cape. BE was very promising young man
and was about to be married
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

THIEF ARREsTED.-Officer Miles arrested
Joseph Mushral yesterday on Fore street op
suspicion of being the man who broke into the
store of Albert Dingley at Duck Pond last
week. He had large number of the articles
stolen in his pack and was peddling them. He
is an old offender
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Scarboro-John B. Bradbury to James w
Pl .ist-d ct al, lot of land tor 5000.
Wlndham-G E Qoinby TO Chester D. Lana
10. of land for $780,
StanGish-Ebenezer Moalton to Grin Ballard
48 square rods for $40.
Daniel Fickett to Laura f. Pickett, 4 acres
for $3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

RIP VAN WNKLE.-This evening John
Murray will appear in his great impersonation
of Rip Van Winkle to close his present en-
gagement at Miss Marsh's Theatre. Those
who have never had the pleasure of seeing him
in this character should not miss this oppor-
tunity. If he plays Prof Gllipod well, he
certainly plaps Rip. much better. Ths house
should ba filIad
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11
Administrators sale.

DURSUANT to license from the Probate Court
IL for Cumberland county, shall sell at public
auction at the office of William l.. Putnam In Port
land the twelfth (2) day OF January, A. ID 1878,
at twelve C2 O'Clock noon, the following assets OF
Daniel Wiusow, aIe Of Deering. deceased viz:
Mutual Benefit Life Insult IaOce Co. policy No 74,
for $4,000 on life of Henrietta Winslow.
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. policy No. 795
for $500 en- hte OF Jose,h l. WInslow.
One carriage, one horse. aud one sleigh and furni-
ture iu deceased's homestead belonging 70 him.
A lot OF land and stable thereon la said Deerlng,
near Back Cove, and the -ame conveyed to said DAN
ie Winslow by stephen l. Sanborn by deed dated
Feb 81 A D. 1874 recorded in Cumberland Regis
try, vol 20S. p 81.
All the right, title and interest which said Daniel
had at his decease in and to lot of land in Deer
ing next to Elias Hersey's lot, and the same de-
seribed in deed from said Daniel Winslow to Aft ed
b Winslow, dated July %, A. d. 1875, recorded in
said Registry vol. 4l4, .. 4s0; and in and to the
dwelling house and lot where said Daniel lived at his
decease, and being the same described in a mortgage
from Daniel Win low ct ale. to Eben Mcintosh, dat
ed May 4th A. ID. 1872, recorded In said Registry,
VOL 175, p 331.
A. b. WINSLOW,
Administrator of goods and estate OF Daniel Wins
low. dec10d3w
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

Capt. Barclay and the clerks Of the Allan
lioe will return to Montreal on Thursday
Mr.. Wooderson has returned to this City and
is to play with the Forest Dramatic Club to
morrow night.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11
THE AMOUNT OF TESTIMONY in f.

vor Of DIR. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup, as cure for
Consumption far exceeds all that can be brought to
support the pretensions of any other medicine. See
Dr. Schenck's Almanac, which can be had of any
Druggist free of charge containing the certificates of
been restored to health after being pronounced in
curable by physicians of ack nc wledged ability.
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup ole sas cured many,
as these evidences will show; bat saie cure is often
promoted by the employment of two other remedies
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11
NEW ADvERrIsEmKNrs ro.pAs

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Kellog Cary Concert-City Hall.
Fair and Concert.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
A Better never did sustain itself.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Holiday Goods-Tukesbury & Co.
For the Month of December-Chesley.
C.E Bean-Dress Patterns.
Ways Compound Syrup.
The Standard Broiler.
For Philadelphia-Chase, Leavitt & Co.
Good Business Chance.
To Let-House.
Young Man Wanted.
Agents Wanted.
opartDel ship Notice.
That Young MaD-2.
Testimonials OF the Typewriter.
AUCTION COLUMN.
administrator Sale.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11
STATE NEWS.


KENNEBEU COUNTY.
Hon. John L Stevens has resigned his posi-.
tion as one of the managers of the Industria
School for Glls.
A. G. Chase. of Gardiner. has sold his trot-
ting horse Fanny" to Col. Cochran, of Bos
tou for about $1,000
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

Children's undervests for 25 cents each.
Drawers same price, in sizes from 16 to 26, at
Horatio Staples, 180 Middle street.
danQ
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

Mr.. KAPP's lecture on Architecture will
take place on Tuesday and Wednesday even
iDgs of this week.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

Winter dress goods marked down to 10 cents.
These goods are dark winter styles, and are q
bargain at 10 cents, at Horatio Staples, 1S0
Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11
MASONIC. AT the annual meeting of Port
land Council last evening, the following officers

Master-Richard K. Galley.
Deputy Msster-Geo. r. Shaw.
z. G. W-Ssmuel r Bearce.
Treasure--Cbarl-s Fohes.
Recorder-Rslph B. King.
Capt. Guard-ChsrIes G. Bedlow.
Steward-Geo. E. Taylor.
Sentinel-Warren Phillips.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

GOOD Buffalo Robes selling at four ldollars
A. FL. Coe, 1877 Middle street.
decS d3tSTS,Tb
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

HILL's furnishing store is opposite the foot o.
Ere eet oc18-tf
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11
PURE SPICES.
SUNDRIES.

Large assortment of fresh Candies. per lb %
also large assortment Of English and American
picked Mustards. &c &c &c. Ketchups, Jelies
Jams Sauces and every thing usually kept first
class Grocery, all at the correspondngly low cash
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

MAKE way for Christmas! A great mark
down of black and dark cloakings, in order to
clean out the lot, to make room for Christmas
goods, at Horatio Staples, 1S0 Middle street,
Portland
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11
CITY AND VICINITY.
THE PRESS

May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of Fes
eenden Bros, Marquis, Brunei & Co., Andrewf
Wentworth Moses, n. B. Kendrick, and Chisholm
Bros, OF all trains that run out OF the city,
AT Biddeford, of Philsbury.
AT Saco, of L Hodgdon and ii. B. Kendrick
AT Waterville, of j. s. Carter.
At Bath, of j. D. Shaw.
At Lewiston. Of French Bros. and Stevens g. Co
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

"a BITTER never did sustain ITSELF than
Slippery Elm Lozenges, for sale by all drug
gists Caswel & Co., corner of Washington
and Winter streets, Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

SATsUMA, Kaga, Corea and Cloisoune have
become familiar words. The number of ladies
who visited the collection of Japane and Tur-
kish goods yesterday at Bailey's can only be
equalled by the number that will desire to in
spect them today, the last of their exhibition
As for the sale on Wednesday and Thursday
the ladies have secured their seats In advance.
Such variety of beautiful wares have con-
quered the inconvincible.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11
To Let.
Young NTan Wanted
Agents Wanted.
FOR PHILADELPHIA,

The fine Sch. s'Tilsie Wander
hercheG," Bateman, Master, hav-
ING part of her cargo emgsged.wil
nave quick despatch for above
port For freight apply to
CHASE. LEAVaET g. co.
dec11 div
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

LOWEST yet Ladies' Astrakan sets four
dollars; French Seal, FIVE All other goods in
proportion. A. Fl. CoE.
dec8 d3,ST&Th
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

HnL's unlaundried shirt for 81 has not an
eqnal. oc18-tf
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-11

The Attention OF the Trade
Stoves Sinks and Hollow ware. manu-
faciured at our w Orks In this city.
~ Orders for JOB Foundry Work neatly and
promptly executed.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-11-17

ously appreciated. by making
the necessary provision TO respond to
the invitation tosend delegate to that
convention. 1t is the opportune time
for North Ilaho to speak with effect.
The action of the people will not be
smothered and choked off BY the per-
sonal or local interests Of any delegate
in Congress. either from Washington or
idaho, as i, was under Haley and Nc
Fadlen. The people of North Idaho
at their own expense can provide for
an election Of such person or persons as
they mag select to represent them in an
authori.jve manner in that convention,
and there be heard in the councils of
that body on The same basis az will the
other dele gates elected from Washing-
ton territory. IF they make a coustitu-
ton embracing within the boundaries Of
the proposed new state the northern
counties Of Idaho, it will be a question:
for Congress alone to determine whether
it stall be admitted with those bound
aries untrammelled by our opponents in
Southern Idaho. Let the people study
this question we'll aud be prompt to act
in giving expression to their wishes.
We will say more.
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Indian Affairs.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9th. Scales.
Of North Carolina, today introduced
a bill Cor the transfer Of the Indian bu
reau to the war department. lnas-
much as he is Chairman Of the Indian
Affairs committee. this Indicates that
the proposed transfer will be vigorously
pushed during the regular session Of
the present Congress. -Td. Of Orcg0-
mar.
Thank God that some of the people
in the east are coming 20 their senses
upon the Indian question. The report
Of this bill by a majority of the com.
mttec on Indian Affairs is indicative
Of strong sentiment in favor of its
becoming law. We think it a good
guarantee that the bill viii be sure to
pass the House, and Gen. Shcrnan's
views in favor ought, and may be ex
pected to have much weight with the
senate. The people of the Indian coun-
try will all hope against hope for this
change till it is effected. The Indian
ring is power in the land, but it's
power must be broken before our lndi,
an Affairs will be conducted on inst
and equitable principle either towards
the Indians or the settlers in the Indi-
an country
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an country.

SUCKS TOO MUcH-Last Tuesday
the Q. S. n. Co.'S new light draft
freight steamer Spokane. Capt. Troupe.
left Wallula with 1870 tons of freight
drawing two feet Of water aft and
feet forward. This was the first load
ever taken by the Spokane, and her ex-
ira suction Of water was a surprise and
disappointment to her builders, who
expected her to be able to run on a
heavy dew Union.
The Spokane was intended to pavi-
gate Snake river at low water. and to
rival Capt. Siump's boat, the North
West. Which is the worse. too much
suction or too small FIRE box /? Be.
tween the two Snake river is in the
cold.
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ST. MI MONS
TERRITORY OF IpAHo !
r... a ~ -

TERRITORY OF IpAHo
County of Nez Perez SO
In the District Court for the Territory Of ya.,
First judicial District. ""O
J. M. Crooks Plaintiff vs.. Samuel Phinnsv -,
W. A. Curry, defendants ''
To Samuel Phnney and w. A. Curry
I'm TIE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF TN,
2 United states in the Territory OF Maha
ynn are hereby Notified that there is now
ie in the office Of the Clerk Of The Dist,
Court Of the IL judicial District of said Tar;
tory, in Lew iston county Of Nez Perez the c,.
paint of !. NJ. CROOKS, demanding md
ment against YOU for the sum Of thirteen hunS
red and ft1yaevcn and fifty one hundreths d,l
lars. money due upon Womssory note hear ,
inG Date al sept. 18th 1873, with interest At IA
per cent. per "nnum, ana for costs Of sp;,
And that unless you appear and answer to SAID
complaint within ten days after the servio.
hereof 4 SC"vai vito n Nez Perez County. ana
within twenty daye il served ont of said CONT
but within sail judicial District, and with.
thirty ia sorry cd out Of said District leycln.
si,e % t..e day ii scNice). judgement Will +,
taken against YOU bydefanl;.
Ia testimony whereof /, II. Souer Clerk of
~-~---> said District Court. have hcreunto
{ a sci my hand and aifi yed the seal If
'""' said Court at Lewiston this 18Th
---- day @. November a. b. 1877.
BY u. j. WAGHGn, II. SorryR.
Deputy Clerk Of the District Cour
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GIVE HIM A REsT.-He (Howard)
and his command suffered as a pursuing
army seldom suffers and it seems to us
that 1t is high time to give the Gen. a
est Waterman.
We don't object. That is just what
should have been given before the war
began. His saferings would never
have been endured. The war would
have been nipped in the bud with
much less loss Of life and treasure,
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TIME SCOUTS. PIONEERS, AND A
L large portion of the packers who were with
Gen Howard on his late campaign. desire thus
publicly to thank him for his many acts of kind
ness and courtesy at all times, while on the
march. and also take this opportunity of ex-
pressing their entire confidence in him as an
officer
CHARLES CARLETON
LIST Lieut.. of Scouts
Lewiston I. T. Nov 9th 1877.