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The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.

Pisentsquis County Democratic Conven-
tion.
DOVER, Aug. 2S.-The Democratic county
convention met here today with A. M. Robin
son as chairman and made the following nomi
nations:
Senator-A. j. Chase, Sebec.
Clerk of Courts-D. r. Straw, Guilford.
County Trf asurer-J f Hughes, Foxcroft.
Register of Deeds-A. T. Wade Sangerville.
ommissioner-Isaac Hanscom, Milo.
A resolution was adopted endorsing the nom
nations made at the Democratic State Conven-
ton, and those made today.
Another Murder.
ELLSWORTH, Aug. 28.-John Haynes was
fatally shot by Martin Laughlin at Great Pond,
near Aurora, last night. 1t was an old feud,
and the parties were quarrelipg at the time.
Firemen's Muster.
BRUNSWICK, Aug. 2S.-Arrapgements are be-
ing made for grand muster and trial of hand
engines at Brunswick and Topsham September
26th. -Four silver trumpets are offered as prizes,
two in each class. Dinner will be furnished
all visiting fremen, and all companies in the
state are invited to participate.
Arrested for Bigamy.
NORWAY, Aug. 2S.-D. s. Stevens alias Dl.
Stevens of Auburn, was arrested this afternoon
at Paris on charge of bigamy
Lincoln County Democratic Convention.
DAnIARIscoTTA, Aug. 2S-The Lincoln coun-
ty Democratic convention met in Newcastle to-
day. w. W. WOODWARD presided. The follow
ing are the nominations:
Senstor-M. w. Woodward, Damariscotta.
Clerk of Courts-Charles Weeks, Newcastle.
ommissioner-Joseph Nickerson, Booth
bay.
Register of Deeds-A. W, Hall, Wiscasset.
Tfeasurer-W. P. Lenox, Wi.casset.
Hon. Alfred Lenox of Wiscasset, addressed
the convention.
Sentenced to Impris onment for Life.
BANGOR, Aug. 2S.-McAloon, who made an
assault on one John B. Hoyt of st. John, N
B., last December to rob him, and was convict
ed at the February term of the Supreme Judi
cial Count appealed and exceptions were over
ruled, was sentenced today to Imprisonment for
life
Augusta 10 Have a Chance at Railroad
Building.
AUGUSTA, Ang. 2S.-In obedience to the Pc
tition of six hundred and eighty-one voters, the
Common Council today instructed the Board of
Aldermen to call meeting of the citizens, to
be held on Wednesday of next week, to vote on
the proposition to loan the credit of the city for
$150,O00 for the building of railroad between
this city and West Waterville.
Cumberland Baptist Association.
BATH, Aug. 28.-The Cumberland Baptist
Association met here today and organized by
the choice of Rev. Dr. Smaller of Portland, as
Moderator, Rev. G. B. Illsley of Yarmouth,
Secretary, and j. B. Mathews of Portland, as
Treasurer. Doctrnal sermon was preached
this forenoon by Rev. 81. s. Burrage. editor Of
the Zion's Advocate. In the afternoon letters
from the churches were read, showing large ad-
ditions. Interesting address es on missions were
made by Rev. G. M. P. King of Washington,
D. o., and Rev. DR.. Jewett, of Telligoo Mis-
sion, India. Quite full attendance. Meet
ipgs continue tomorrow.
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SELECT SCHOOL.

VVHE FALL TERM of Miss Mouniforps
Il school will commence ON Monday.
August 35tb. Pupils received at any time dur
ing the term. For further particulars apply at No.
40 India Street. au27eod1w
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
THE SARATOGA REGATTA.

Courtenay Wins the Single scuII Race.
SARATOGA, Aug. 28.-Pools were sold on
Courtenay even over Riley and Plaisted, and
bets were made at odds that Plaisted would
beat Riley. Courtenay passed the half-mile
ssake ieaaing out siastea an aaa M small Lead at
out of course and locked oars twice with Ri
ley. they reached the turning point nearly
together, Riley getting on the return course
first. Before reaching the half-mie point on
the return, Plaisted gave up. He declined as
sistance when the referees boat reached him.
Courtenay and Riley kept on, Courtenay get
ting the lead after passing the mile stake and
kept it to the end: He landed seemingly
fresh and free from fatigue. Riley protested
being fouled by Plaisted, but the referee gave
the race to Courtenay as not being blameable
for Plaisted's getting out of the course There
was large crowd of SPECTATORS all highly
referee, and Capt. E. D. Foster of the Mutual
Club of Albany, judge at the finish.
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MINOR TELEGRAMS

Mirister Billiard sailed from New York for
Brazil Monday.
The Republican state convention of New
Jersey meets September 5th.
The Republican state central committee of
New York, A. b Cornell presiding, yesterday
decided to hold the state convention on Wed
nesday, September Goth.
Some boys in New York Monday SO exasper-
ated an expressman that he drew pen knife
and cut the throat of one named Joseph Dill
Ion.
In Chicago Monday night, VIM. OSullivan
shot young lady named Katie Arannock, and
afterwards shot himself. No reason for the
deed is known.
Three men who skinned the carcass of COW
they found 10 East New York, were poisoned
two of them fatally. 1t is said the COW had
been poisoned with Paris green.
The railroads leading east from Chicago an-
nounce the price Of second class tickets to Bos
ton at $17, and to New York SIG
Two men were buried alive yesterday by the
caVng in of a sewer at 35th street, New York.
Ihey were Michael Riley and VIM. McGoul-
orck. They were dug out alive, but severely
injured.
Three batteries belonging oSFortress Monroe
returned yesterday from Cumberland, Nd. This
completes the garrison, and the exercises of the
artillery school will be at once resumed.
Evan Morris and Pat Luther are to row five
mile scull race for the championship and $4,000,
October 18th, on the Alleghany river twelve
miles above PIttsburg.
Thermometer 80 in the shade at Hanover, N.
H., yesterday.
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THE INDIANS.
Gen.Howard waiting for supplies.

en.Howard Waiting for Supplies.
SALT LAKE CITY. Aug 2S-A courier arriv-
ed at Virginia City, Mont, this forenoon from
Gen. Howards camp at Perry Lakes. How
ards forces have been there since the 23d, wait
ing supplies. He expected to move after the
hostiles this forenoon.
The Helena Party NOT Massacred.
HELENA, Montana, Aug. 2S The Indepen-
dents special from Boseman, Montana, on the
2Stb, states that Panster has arrived and ss VS.
the Helena party are safe except Keneck and
another who are still missing Joe Roberts,
Dietrich and junior Wikie are all right All
may come in.
(Signed) LONG HoRN
Gen. Sherman reached here this afternoon
from his inspection of Forts Shaw and Benton
He leaves Walla Walla Mountain via Missoula
next Thursday night.
VIRGINIA CITY. Montana, Aug. 28-The In.
dians reported by Lieut.. Schofield as having
gone back under Joseph to fight Gen. Howard
came within % miles of this place in Madison
valley on the night of the Doth and drove off a
herd of over three hundred horses in the direc-
tion of Geyser Basin.
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Oakley Hall is now said to be resident Of
Orange, N. D., and will come to the front when
needed in connection with the ring disclosures.
The wife of Admiral Trenchard died Mon
day.
Young Hellherg, who was shot last Sunday,
at the Manhattan coterie excursion riot, died
yesterday.
Capt. Edward Gray, an old citizen of Brook
lyn. died yesterday. He was in his early life en-
gaged IN the manufacture of glass at Cam
bridgeport.
Deputy U. S. Marshal William II. Deaver,
U. s. Commissioner Joseph w. Green, and bis
son j. Q. Green, have been arrested at Slater
vllle,. N. O., for presenting alleged fraudulent
vouchers for awards on account of giving infor-
nation for the arrest of criminals
Frank Lyon, at work on the roof of house
at East Boston, yesterday fell 80 feet to the
ground, striking on his head and receiving fatal
injuries.
The shipments of lumber from Ottawa TO the
United States since the first of the present
month were 100000 feet, 5000, 900 more than
the same period last year.
Chas. Brown was fatally shot in Bristol, CT,
Monday night while entering Patterson 81
Mathe wson's store with burglarious intent.
An engine carrying eight persons on the
Castle shannon narrow gauge road, jumped
the track near Pittsburg yesterday and fell
over upon its side, instantly killing John
Eceles, miner, and wounding James Brown,
the road foreman.
John Ring, an extensive lard refiner of St.
Louis, filed a avoluntary petition in bankruptcy
yesterday. Secured liabilities $114,000 unse-
cured $4,000; assets considerable.
The irregularities in the office of Col. Blunt
engineer in charge of the government works at
Buffalo, n. Y, are much exaggerated. The
money missing was taken by clerk and was
several hundred instead of several thousands.
number of leading strikers have been ar
rested for obstructiDg the mills.
1t is reported that Chief JusticeCartter of the
District Supreme Court will decline to honor
any requisitlon Governor Hampton of South
Carolina may make for certain Republicans
formerly residing in that state and now in
Washington, on the ground that he does not
regard Hampton as the de jure Governor of
that state.
Perrin Golf & Co. 8 hardware manufactury at
Cincinnati was partially burned last night.
Loss $1,000; insured.
Sarah A. Davis, who had procured Utah
divorce from her first husband and married a
second, was found guilty of bigamy in the Cir
cult Court of Campbell county, KY, and sen.
teuced to three years in the penitentary.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
MEXICO.
MEXICO.
The Mexicans Disposed to Arrest the
Rnidors

The Mexicans Disposed to Arrest The
Raiders.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-The following des-
patch from Gen. Ord, commanding the De-
partment OF Texas, was received at the War
Department this afternoon:
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Aug. %.
The following has just been received from
Fort Brown:
L saw Gems Benavides and Canales. Thew
assure me that everything is being done by
them to arrest the remaining raiders and pris-
Oners Of the four arrested two come under
the extradition treaty and are ready to be de-
delivered Gone raider and one prisoner). They
know the whereabouts of the rest except the
two Texans and the unknown. Owing to the
great animosity existing between the Texan
and Mexican citizens it is difficult to inspire the
latter with zeal in their apprehension. Gen.
Benavides has dismissed two captains of the
local troops for want of zeal. The unwelcome
interference OF our citizens only impedes the
efforts of the authorities, Judge RUSSELL q. s.
extradition agent, is here. The Mexican agent
is in Matamoras.
News from the Capital-24 Miners Burn
ed to Death-Prejudice against Amer
leans.
HAVANA, Aug. 28-Arrived steamer City of
Mexico from Vera Cruz with advices from the
City of Mexico to the 10Th:
a special telegram was received at Mata-
AuoA"S "nuounCiuS tuo recognition OI Inc Dlaz
government by the United States, but was not
credited
1t was peaceful throughout the republic.
Extensive coffee and sugar lands have been
opened in Oaxaca but there is decided pre-
judice against immigrants from the United
States.
= A dreadful fra occurred at Rasano mines
Twenty'f four lives were lost and many. persons
seriously wounded.
The Delmonte miues are failing, losing $780,
600 monthly.
The steamer City of Havana left Vera Cruz
Oh the 18th to assist in getting the steamer
City of Mexico off the reefs.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
Bosnian insurgents Defeated.
An Unreliable Peace Rumor.

A special despatch to the Standard from
Resth announces that the Bosnian insurgents
have again been totally defeated near Czeruy-
potak and driven over the Austrian frontier.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
Slew Yerk stonk.aud manex uarke,.

NEW YORK, Aug. .28-Evening loaned at
q q per cent. on call, closing at q q per cent;
discounts firm at 81 O..
for demand.
Exports of domestic products for the week were
$4867 ,276; against $5540,5s5 for the corresponding
week in 1875.
Colo opened at 1O4s and after rising to 1O4I closed
at 104t, with borrowing rates at 1 @3 per cent.
eepts oday wefs The
ments were $4,000 for interest and $1s,3O0 for
bonds
The transactions at the Stock Exchange to-day ag-
gregated 1877 900 shares including New York Central
1922 shares. Erie 5720 shares, Lake Shore 1896
shares, Wabash 300 shares Northwestern 5015
shares, do preferred 6135 shares, Rock Island $500
shares, Milwaukee s. St Paul 2100 Shores do prefer
red 1850 shares, Delaware, Lackawanna g. Western
1880 shares New Jersey Central LILO shares, Del
aware & Hudson Canal 1900 shares Michigan Central
264S0 shares, Ohio & Mississippi 5000 shares. Wes-
tern Union Is, 200 shares, Pacific Mail 6515 shares
The following were the closing quotations of Gov
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
Dry Goods Market.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2s.-The Bulletins weekly re-
view OF the New York dry goods market says
Business is fairly active with package houses and
there was marked improvement in jobbing trade.
Cotton goods in moderate request and steady except
shade lower. Chevots and dyed ducks in fair de-
mand, and tucking more sought for. Prints are in
hams continued active and Amoskeag, Lancaster and
White dress styles advanced ic. Dress goods and
Felt Skirts were fairly active Cassimeres, Over
coatings, Worsted Coatugs Flannels and Blankets
in steady demand; 10000 doz Peters Manfacg Co.'S
shirts and drawers sold at auction and brought fair
average price.
Foreign goods in better demand and steady,
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
MARINE NEWS.

WaIdoborO Schooner Picked Up Aban-
dOned.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S,-The United States
Consul at Corunna, Spain, has informed the
department of state that the Spanish merchant
steamer Colon fell in with the john W. Welt
OF Waldoboro, Me-, large three-masted
schooner, near Cape Fnisterre, and towed her
into the port of Ferrol. There was not soul
on board nor were any papers found that could
give any clue to the owners name. The Consul
however ascertained that the owners of the
schooner are A. A. Reed & Co. of WaIdoboro,
Me, and the cargo belongs to British subjects.
The authorities of Ferrol have taken possession
of the vessel and are having the cargo discharg-
ed.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
SENATOR CONKLING.

Hostility to the Administration Avowed.
NEW YORK, Aug 2S.-A Utica despatch
says Mr.. Conkling does not hesitate to declare
that Tilden was elected, but holds Hayes
title to be good as law can make it. He de-
nounces Hayes policy and Cabinet Office
holders in the state will not resign nor retire
from politics. After the Republicans lose
Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York, Mr.. Hayes
will discover that he cannot run the political
machine without assistance, and no more
ofice-holders will be removed for the present.
The Republican convention will be silent con-
corning the administration. Mr.. Conkling will
be delegate and control it. His return from
Europe has nothing to do with politics.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
AUGUSTA. Aug. 25 121

oNOp%As mug Nc, lOtls
GENTLEMEN,-Ia am in receipt of your COM
munication informing me that was nominated
by the Republican State Convention, held on
the 9th instant, as the Republican candidate for
Governor the ensuing year, and requesting nv
acceptance of the nomination,
The unanimity which attended the nomina
tion, as am assured by you and by resolu.
tion of the Convention, is exceedingly gratify-
ing to me. regard it as the strongest eyi-
dence of satisfaction with the manner in which
have observed the trust twice confded to me
by the people of Maine, and consent to the
presentation of my name for their suffrages by
the Convention you represent, in the hope and
with the purpose to deserve the continuance of
their valued approval if they shall again en-
trust to me the high Office 1 now hold by their
voice.
The ipolitical opinions entertain are in
thorough accord with the declaration of prin-
ciples and aims made by the Convention. That
declaration re-afirms the fundamental tenets
which have been SO strongly and consistently
adhered to by the Republican party of the
State and Nation. and are 80 vividly illustrated
by its achievements; and, in reference to par
tlcular events of recent occurrence-the polti.
cal consolidation of the South, the refusal of
appropriations for the army by the Democratic
House OF Representatives, and the Presidential
election-it forcibly calls attention to the dan
gerous elements in the opposition party threat
ening civil liberty and constitutional govern
ment
The disposition manifested to so great an ex-
tent in that party to impugn the title of Presi-
dent Hayes and Vice President Wheeler. is
specially noteworthy and has Significance
which should be needed by all patriotic citi-
zens. The result of the Presidential election
was ascertained and declared in a manner
which superadds the obligations of good faith
to the sanctions of the constitution and the
laws, and all who refuse to accept it as author
itative mark themselves as disturbers of the
public peace.
1t is my earnest conviction that the political
organization which has safely and well con-
iucted the country through a long period of
uncommon peril and difficulty, must now be
looked to and upheld for the establishments in
practice OF the true theory of our government
for the security of the political rights of eyerv
citizen, and for the promotion of all the ma
terial and industrial interests of the people
cordially reciprocate the sentiments of re-
spect you honor me by expressing, and remain.
Your Obedient Servant,
SELDEN CoNNoR. /
SsHass1se SSs'aa Sseisai q Esehn. Committee. |
THOMAS W. hyde,
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The Kentuckvl moou.biuer.

MEMPHIS, Aug. 2S.-For several years, rev.
enue officers have had great trouble in trying
to break up illicit distillers in Henry county
Tenn. Saturday the better portion Of the citi
zens gave grand barbecue 10 miles north oi
Paris, to which all ''moonshiners'' were. invited
and also United States Senator Harris, Repre-.
sentative Atkins. Collector Patterson and Mar
shal Waldron. Senator Harris made lengthy
speech to the "moonshiners'' showing them the
disgrace brought upon the state by their course
and stating that vigorous measures would be
enforced to put stop to their illicit work. Fin.
ally an agreement was made that all would
come into Paris within two weeks, surrender
pearance at the next term of q. 8. Conrt ' "p-
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
rFRoM MERCHANTS EXCHANGED

Ar at New York 2Sth, sch B j Willard, Strobridge.
Porto Cabelo.
Ar at Liverpool 9th inst, ship Willie Reed, Yates,
Bath.
Sid 9th, ship Reaper, Poole, Philadelphia.
Cid at London 9th, brig Helen G Phinney, Sylves-
At Point-a-Ptre 9Th inst, barque Sarmiento, Cald-
rey, for Portland.
Sid I'm Barbados 7th inst, sch FL Prescott, Merri-
Sid I'm Caibaren 18th, barque Norton Slower, Sher-
man, New York.
Ar at Demarara 2sth. brig Clytie Dow, New York.
Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
Judge Field and Jud1e RradIev

SAN FRANcIsco,) Aug. 28.-A Call reporter
mad conversation with Justice Field of the u.
S. Supreme Court last evening with reference
to an interview published in an exchange to-
day. The Judge stated that he ALWAYS de-
clined to be interviewed, but as to the depend-
ence to be placed in the exchange said: II do
not care TO discuss or comment on that article.
or upon the way In which it was obtained, and
L will simply say that nothing have said tn
any one here would justify an inference derog-
atory to Judge Bradley"
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
Chicago Cattle Market.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2S.-Cattle-recepts of 5000 head ;
shipments 1900 head fairly active and strong; good
natives at4 go a 90; Colorado natives 90 "a S0
steady so q 8 0O-all sold.
Hogs-receipts 5000 head; shipments $500 head ;
active packing at 10 @ 90; light 25 @ 30-al
sold.
sheep-receipts 1000 head fairly active at 8 rs q
4 so.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
Senator Morton Improving.

following official bulletin of Senator Mortons
condition is the only report which will be made
tonight, unless there should be change for the
worse:
Senator Morton is certainly improving and
getting along nicely, and we have no doubt of
his getting up in time.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
NEW YORK,
Railroad Accident,

nhHIIFOHU ACCEUent.
NEW YORK Aug. 28-An accident occurred
today on the Harlem branch of the New Haven
railroad near Mott Haven at Westchester turn
pike drawbridge, whereby engineer James
Wood was killed. His body was recovered
from the water this afternoon and awaits the
action of the coroner.
The Independent Republicans.
The Independent Republican general COM
mittee met tonight and organized for the fall
campaign. Addresses were made denuuciatory
OF the custom house Republicans and endorsing
Hayes and his policy.
Resolutions were adopted pledging support
to President Hayes in carrying out his idea of
civil service reform and commencing his policy
generally.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
Gen. Selden COnnOr's Letter of Accept.
ances

Gen. Selden Connor:
DEAR SIR-We have the honor to inform you
that at the Republican State Convention, this
day held, you were unanimously renominated
as the Republican candidate for Governor for
the year ensuing. 1t is with much pleasure
that in pursuance of instructions of the Con-
vention we communicate the same to you aud
request your acceptance of the nomination.
We enclose a copy of the Resolutions adopted
by the Convention.
With sentiments.of the highest respect we
have the honor to remain,
Your Obedient Servants,
JOSIAH CROSBY,
FREDERICK RoBrE, Committee.
THOMAS W. HYDE,
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'.N.A R"AfStlCAs ssssssss
Time-2.244. 2.221, 2.25, 2.26, 2 27k.

Alley, who came in second in the third heat
took the eighth place for running and was also
set back in the last heat for the same cause
The first money was given to Voltaire, the Sec
ond to Honest Harry, third to Alley, and the
fourth to Planter. The race closed at dark and
the hurdle race. in which four hores entered,
was postponed till Wednesday,
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
The Fishery Commission.

HALIFAX, Aug. 2S.-The first witnesses in
behalf of the United States government were
before the fishery commission yesterday. They
were two fishermen who happened to be here.
The examination of witnesses in behals of the
British government is not yet finished.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
Foreign Notes.

The British squadron now in the port of Que
bee is under sailing orders for Sept 5.
An American young lady has mysteriously
disappeared from Sorel convent, leaving let
ters whic give the impression that she may
have committed suicide.
Prof. Riley of Missouri is at Winnebaso to
obtain facts respecting grasshopper visits in the
past. The province is now free of the insects.
Lord Dufferin aud party leave Ottawa for the
northwest today to be absent two weeks
1t is expected that publicity of the proceed
ings in Gambetta's trial will be prohibited.
Gen. Grant will arrive in Edinburgh today
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
Whisky Raiding in virsinia.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-Deputy Collector
Doolttle with ten deputies, was fred upon by
an Illicit distiller in Near River, Mountain
county, Virginia. Doolittle was seriously
wounded. He began raiding Aug. and des-
troyed ten whisky establishments in Green
brier, Summers, Mercer and Monroe counties.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29

Ar at Port Mulgrave MS oath, schs Laura A Doug
lass from North Bay for Salem; Magnolia, ,and King
fisher do for Boothbay
Ar at Halifax oath, sch VIM Baker, Pierre, Bay
Chaleur for Bay Of Fundy.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
Brfeham Young Near His End

SALT LAKE, Aug 2S.-Brigham Young is suf;;
fering from cholera morbus and inflammation
of the bowels. 1t is claimed by his family that
his condition has improved today, but those
who should be best informed do not think he
will live twenty-four hours.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
War Notes.

The Porte recently instructed the Turkish
minister to England to call the attention of the
British government to the armament of Greece,
declaring that if an outbreak occurred it would
send troops to Athens and extirpate the evil at
the root. England demonstrated and as re-
suit the Greek government has given the
Porte pacific assurances.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-29
Base Ball.

At Boston--Bostons4, Louisviles g.
AT Syracuse-Stars 4. Indianapolis l.
At Observation-Disclosures 8, Rhode ISL
ands 1.
At Buffalo Chicago White Stockings A. Buf-
falos g.