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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16
THE reason why the intelligence from IL

THE reason why the intelligence from the
seat of war in the East has hitherto been
scanty and contradictory simply is that the
Gar and the Sultan, with many important
points of difference, agree in thoroughly OBJ
jecting to the presence of inquisitive Especial
correspondent" in their various camps.
They do more without actually sending
them away, which would save great deal Of
trouble and annoyance, their military COM
manders steadily decline giving them, or al
lowing them to obtain, accurate information,
On the same principle of non.accommoda.
tiop, the telegraph officials either delay mes
sages that appear to be intended for newspa-
pers. or, still receiving payment for the same,
wholly omit or forget to send them forward.
Odds and ends of information are picked up
and sent on in some way, but, for the most
part, there is military supervision which
would dictate not merely the tone of all news
sent from camp, but, even modify the state
ment of facts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

IT is said that the Princess of Wales, who
is in Greece on visit to her brother, the
King of the Hellenes, and her husband, who
had gone to join her there by the rather cir
cuitous shortcut of Naples and Rome, have
been summoned back to England by Queen
Victoria in consequence of the outbreak of
the Russo-Turkish war. Tie Duchess Of Ed
inburg shas already returned from Malta, her
husband remaining on the Sultan, one of the
Mediterranean Squadron, which war-ship he
commands. The troubled condition of Eu.
rope will probably cause the Prince and
Princess of Wales to postpone their proposed
and halt.arrapged-for visit to Australia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

BILLS were recently introduced in the
Legislatures of Ohio, Illinois. and Missouri
which authorized the use of small silver coins
as legal tender in payment of all private
debts. Notwithstanding the national law re-
stricting their use to payments not exceeding
five dollars. The Illinois Senate and the
Ohio House passed these bills, but it is not
considered probable that they will become
perfected laws in either of those states dur
ing the present year, and their chief purpose
will probably be to emphasize the strong feel
ing in all the commonwealth named, in
favor of reconciliation of the silver dol
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

IT is said in official circles in Washington
that there is not the slightest foundation for
the sensational stories concerning 4ilibuster-
ing expedition to Mexico under the direction
of Lerdo. the refugee president of that repub-
lie. 1t is not believed that five hundred men
could be raised for this purpose, if desired,
and the government is manifesting no uneasi-
ness over the sensational dispatches sent from
the capital. Many of the persons named as
being connected with the movement have
telegraphed asserting that they know nothing
of the project, and are not contemplating any
filibustering expedition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

THE seventeen-year locusts have appeared
in large numbers, and with great enthusi-
asm, in Rensselaer, County, New York, to
the disgust Of the farmers and the conster-
nation of the superstitious. On their backs
is the ominous letter "W," which, according
to the commonly received opinion, signifies
that the year of their appearance is to be
memorable for blood.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

THE New Orleans Pcayune says the South
proposes to quit politics-except so far as is
necessary to maintain good government and
go to work. The people are much more anx-
ious about material questions than abstract
politica! ones" This is one of the best signs
yet. If the South would intslligently act on
this idea, it would speedily make hopeful
progress.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

ELSEWHERE will be found letter from
Senator Blaine, just made public by the New
York Tribune, and bearing the date of De.
cember 1875, which gives vigorous and en-
tertaining sketch of the Adams family. Mr..
Charles Francis Adams has lately told an
interviewer what he thinks of Mr.. Blaine,
and may be interested in reading the opinion
formed of himself months ago by the Maine
statesman. The Tribune says that the gen.
tleman to whom the letter was sent is alone
responsible for its publication.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

Here is another illustration showing that all
women are not constituted alike: A San Fran
cisco man told his wife that he was tired of her
and she oblgingly poisoned herself. A New
York woman, when she discovered shat her
husband was tired Of her, raised frightful
wsrt on his head as large as goose egg, and
then eloped with handsomer mau. In Sc
Francisco style oi woman,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16
NOW OPENING AND OFFERING.


Ladies' and GentIemen's Gossamer un-
deryests 33 to soc. up. Gents Balbriggan
Vest and Draws 55 to Sl.OO. Gents and
Youths 1-2 Hose, Plain and Striped, from
10 to SOC. Ladies' Full Regular Hose
best styles in the market, 12 1-2, I5,
IL c. up. Domestic Hose, full length, 7.
s, 10 c. up. Ladies' Genuine Balbriggan
Hose, extra long, 3S to A c. up. Child
ren'S and Misses silk clicked Balbriggans
in seal Brown, Navy Blue, and Cardinal.
undOubtly the handsOmest aud best style
in the market. from 81 to Csc Ladies'
and Misses LiSle Thread Gloves at 10, Is,
15c. up. Ladies' Town made Taffeta silk
Gloves for SIC. worth $1.25, A splend-
ID Corset for 45. 75c. and S1.Q0 up; DR..
Fay's 95c. all other in proportion. Hair
Brushes Tip Top 12 I.2. Is, 17c. up.
Tooth Brushes, 6, 8, lOc. up. Lace
Tides. in choice patterns. from zoe. up.
Neck Ties aud Bows all silk, new style,
at prices lower than the lowest, zoe. up.
Towels CHEAP! CHEAP! from IL l-2c.
up. Linen and Lawn Handkerchiefs from
4c up. Lace Scarfs in Chantille, Span
ish and other popular styles from 5Sc to
$3.50. Bastles, all the new shapes as
soon as introduced. from 25c to SL3S.
Linen, 25c. New Patterns in COlOred
Sets for zoe. New style, the best yet,
Dress Protectors zoe, All other styles
IL l-2c. Pocket Books. Here we put
the knife in. A look will convince you of
this fact. A big drive in checked NainsOOk
Muslins 2S to 3Sc per yard. Black Silk
Fringes, we have them ana we propose
to sell them. Trimming Buttons, all
cOlOrs. Spool Cotton. best 3.cOrd &c.
Spool Silk full lO0yards, Sc. Ball Cot
ton 4c. COlored sc. Pins I7c package.
Ruches l3c dozen up. Bereges and Tis.
sues, all cOlOrS. Back Combs very cheap.
Corset Clasps &c up. Queen Bess Collar
cite, new, l7c. English Stuck Needles 4c
paper. Dress Braid, best, &c piece.
Notices to sc. Imported Turkey Red
HandkerchiefS 1Oc, fast colOrs. Ham,
burg Edges in variety. Ladies silk P0ck-
ct Handkerchiefs from 25c up.
Space will not admit of further quotations We
simply add that our SIC. sHART, all finished
made on honor, is the best for the money ever sold
in New England. Jot this down in the tablet of your
memery, and Remember our store, 26S mi D.
DIE STREET, near the junction of Middle and
Federal streets. ~
Yours Very Respectfully,
" GNTYEyZNNn lrr
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate couDtersigned by Stanley 7.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials Of every person claiming to represent our
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

ONE of the Texas Congressman says that
only two of the six members from that state
are favorable to the Texas Pacific railroad
job. That is surprising and refreshing an
nouncement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16
THE PRESS
WEDNESDAY MORNING. MAY I6.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

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YEAR if paid in advance at $500 year.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

The property which Parson Brownlow left
consists of his homestead, with about four
thousand dollars, a life insurance policy and an
interest in the Whig and Chronicle newspaper,
which is in prosperous condition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

SUNSET Cox thinks the Presidential ques-
tion may be reopened. But then that is since
his recommendation of George Butler came
to grief.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

WITH his two years. suspension, Major
Reno might go to Turkey and join Col. VAL
entiEe Baker. These two women-insulters
would make natural bashi-bazouks.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

Such is the force of habit. It is said Mr..
T'lden, on arising, even new goes to the open
window to hear if his country calls, and then,
with smothered Sigh, begins to pull his shirt
on over his head.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

line season fast approaches when the young
man with finances to cover just two plates of
ice cream awaits breathlessly the answer to,
"Wlll you have some cake?"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

Lots of men are now wishing that they had
stayed away from the Centennial Exhibition
and saved the money to buy strawberry with.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

marriage increases mans modesty 80 that
aiter year or two he can't summon up enough
courage to kiss the woman whose lips, in the
vanishing past, were glued to his for hours on a
stretch three times week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

Rome Sentinel: A young lady in Embargo
street recently received the following note and.
is heartbrcken: "You needn't spect me up to
yure house no more sunda mites a gurl wat
leaves gum stickin on the parlor chairs for a
feller to set on amt no gurl for me. JIM"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

First Euglander: eli ear that Tum.
mas Carlyle as been saying we mustn't fight
the Rooshans." Second Englander-"Well, I
don't suppose the Hempress will mind Tum-
mas. A hempire were the sun never sets cawu't
be hunder the hadvice of a single hindivid-
ual." First Englander - "Hrm with you
there. Hi venture to say Tammas 'as never
card of the six 'undred."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16
FANCY GOODS

closest buyers and make glad the Hearts of Families
and Housekeepers. Our stock is large. Our goods
are well bought We work hard. Our expenses are
trifing We are bound to make it lively for OLD
FOGIES this spring. The property must move,
il has got marching orders and must be sod
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS
Published every day Sundays excepted) by thea
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COss
AT 100 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND. ssssssl
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

gzrERMs: Eight Dollars a Year E IN ADVANCE. Tc
m Ill subscribers Seven DoiiarS Aear palu IN ad'
vance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16
PLASTERERS.
BoyC@ &c Jackson
Plain and Ornamental Plasterers,
No 80 PREBLE STREET,

JVHN BU1OEs II OEtEaKaHs ING sH. W. JACkSUNs
good assortment of Cornices aud Center Pieces
Particular attention paid to Whitening and Tinting
any shade. Also, Whtewashng and Repairing done
in the neatest manner. Jobbing promptly attended
to. ap4d2m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16
ENTERTAINMENTS.
APRON SALE.

APRON SALE.
The Ladies' of the First Baptis Society re-
spectfuly announce an APRON SALE at their
Vestry, cor. Congress and Wilmot sts., on WE'D
EESDAY AFTERNOON and EVENING,
MAY 18th. A Social Festival, with Coffee and
Refreshments in the evening.
Members of the Society and all their friends are
cordially invited. myl4d3t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

The above POOR fellow
has for the past year been
travelling i'm Europe for
his health, and finally at
the URGENT REQUEST
of his most INTIMATE
FRIENDS was induced to
return to the bosom of his
(pOliticaD family. For a
number of years he has
worn to his disgust a &c.
100000 SUIT which he
now intends to dispose of
to the State Attorney in cx-
change for liberty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

little girl of South Hadley Falls, who was
at Sunday school for the first time, recently,
saw the contribution box 60 around, and was
told that the pennies were to be sent to the
missionaries. Her teacher asked her if she
hadn't some pennies at home which she would
like to give. She admitted that she had PEN
nies at home, but added firmly, "Those pennies
don't 60 to the missionaries"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

Charles, playfully-"How much, really, did
that hat cost, Jennie?" Jennie, archly-Tf
you really want to inspect the bills for my dry
goods, Charles, there is way to do it." And
what else could Charles do but propose on the
op0tc
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16
Wood Workers.

CARPENTERS, Cabinet Makers, Millwrights,
~ and all Wood Workers call and examine W.
d, skinners Patent Quadrant and Rafier
Scale. for cutting all kinds Mitres, Angles, Sc.
Agents Wanted, ROOM II, CAHOON
BLOCK, 3S5 Congress ST., Portland. Me,
my11 dtW*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

The photographer who took Lees picture just
before he was shot is reported to have remarked
as he withdrew the plate, "Call around for
them next week, Bishop, if the weather is
fine" a remarkable instance of the force of
habit.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

am willing to rock the baby while wimmen
folks are billing soap; am reddy to kut rags
to work into rag carpets; they kan keep me
hunting hens eggs, or picking green kurrants;
or will even dip HANDLES or kore apples for
sass, but won't churn.-Josh Billings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

The young man who wrote,
"The mornings pink baptism fell
In misty blushes on the mountain tops,'
has relinquished fve-dollar clerkship in an
Illinois slaughter house to go East and chal-
lenge Joaquin Miller.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

"What can do to insure the publication of
this contribution" asked Phipps, anxiously,
of Sniggs, sub. editor "You should apply to
the editor-in Chief" replied sniggs. "Oh,"
said Fipps, II thought must apply to one of
the underwriters"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

1t is all very fine to laugh at woman's tan
trums when mouse makes its appearance in
the vicinity of her skirts; but little merriment
should be reserved for the man who plays cir.
Gus while June bug is walking up the inside
Of his trousers leg with the slow and measured
step of day laborer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-16

The high, sharp-pointed style of gentlemen's
collar which prevailed last year and was known
as the "bull-dozer," from its tendency to cut
the wearer's throat and stab people in the face
when they stopped to speak to him, has given
place to round-cornered article that smoothes
the sides of mans chin like butter-paddle,
and will be known as the conciliator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-01-13

Second District Court for the Parish Of orlssns
No "a qa7
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-01-13
AUCTION SALES.
By Placide J. Smear.


VALUABLE SQUARE OF GROUND IN CARROLL
TON, NOW SEVENTH D[bTRfCT.
IN THR MATTkR OF CHARLES W. CAMMACK
IL BANKRUPTCY
United States District Court Of America for the
District OF Louisiaua--EO, 1850
DY PkACIDE j. SPEAR, AUCTIOEERR--
II ONCE No. &c Royal street-TUKSDAY. jan
uary 30. 1877. Bt twelve O'Clock NJ, will be sold
at public auction, at the Merchants ana Auc-
honeers Exchange, on Royal street, between Canal
and CustomhOusa Streets by virtue aud in pur
suance to an order from the Hon. &. O. Billings,
judge OF the United States District Court for the
district of Louisiana, dated January g. 1871
rendered 10 the above entitled matter the follow
ing desoiib propertv to wit
CERTAINSQUARE OF GROUND in the late
city OF CarIoliton, now seventh Dbtrict of this
city designated BY the No. s., on plan drawn by
D. E. Seghers. architect, da ed November 8. 1876,
bounded by Monroe, LeOnidas, Fifth and 6oniat
(now Plum) streets, measuring 800 feet front on
each of said streets The property to ba g. Id free
nom all mortgages, liens and membranes stand.
ing against the same.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
Act of sale before andrew BerO Jr.. notary pub.
hc 1t the expense of the purchaser a6 10 20 81 90
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-01-13
MONETARY ARD CONmERCIAL.
MONETARY.
orncE INV oRtEANs REPUBLICAN,,

OFFICER NEw ORLEANS REPUBLICAN,, !
FRIDAY EvKNIEe. January ID, 1877. )
The demand for money has been moderate
thionRhort the week both in bank and on the
stret t, and commercial paper hes been eaaier,
closing to-day about % cent under last Fridays
GU side rate Tor Al. Gold has Iu'ed lower. touch
ing los 11o6s5 (against 1854 at New York; against
l06H 0l0TS last week lagainst l06k at New York;.
To day the movement closed at net decline Of Nc
from Fridays quotations The weeks business
has been Of liberal extent. Foreign exchange has
followed the course of gold, sterling closing yea.
teri ay 81 G4e, or about 7.l0d8l0. lower than on
last Friday, but recovering to dsy lkc. The move
ment has been Of fair extent. New York sight has
shown scarcely any variation. With generally
better fetlng IN financial circles, stocks have
hardened. State cOnsols have advanced p cent
since Friday and premium bonds y cent.
On the sixth instant the Home Insurance Com
pany declared q semi annual dividend Of ~ cent
and on the tenth the Bienville Oil Works is y cent;
both were payable on demand. On the eleventh
the Louisiana Sugar Shed Company declared
dividend Of v cent, payable on the fifteenth in
s5anI.
We now quote irst-clasa collateral loans at so
v cent " annum discount other grades do at
lOGlS exceptional commercial paper at 8; Al do
at 10; eecond grade do nominal; first class mort.
cages s0lO and second grade do nominal
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-01-13


RY HOEY d O'CONNOR-xICHoLAs ].
ID HOey, AuctiOneer-Onaee No. II EXCHANGED
place.-sATURDAY. January q. 1871 at twelve
O'Clock NJ, ct the Merchants and AuehOneerh' M.
Streets in this city Of New Orleans. " virtue 81
an order of the honorable the second District
Court for the parish Of Orleans dated Decem ser
Is, 1876, will be sold by public auction, the fol.
lowiag valuable property, to Wit
buildings and improvements thereon, in the First
District Of this city In square No. 473 bour ded by
Gravier, Common. Bertrand and BoIver streets
SIX sh thereof BY P. A. dHemecourt, surveyor
dated December r. 1876, In accord ancs with which
the said property has the following dimensions, 70
Lot measures IS feet inches lines front on
Bar street between IN ps gs9 a1e tSs on
proponents comprise, on the corner Of Gravier
and Bolivar streets. one,story store with two
story rear, known as No. ais GIavier street. and ad
joining 1t and fronting on Gravier street il a
double one story cottage with tvo-stoEy resr
Of The lot tTonting on Bolivar street u onsstory
Lot B measuies II feet front on Gravisr street
BY ss feet 10 depth, between parallel lines the i'm
pr0vements comprise small tw0-story hOuse.
known as No. ans Gravier street.
Lot q adiOins the above and measures % feet
front on Bolivar street, by 90 feet inches lines
in depth, between parallel Inca, The improvements
comprising double tWottory frame house with
The whole 70 be sold according to Plan to be
2 A L0T OF GROUND, with all the improve.
ments thereon, in the First District of this civ
10 the square bounded BY Liberty, Howard, Mel
pomene and TeTpsiehore streets, designated BY
the No. 3, on plan BY Howard, No. 1853, In Oiee Of
7. o. stark, notary public, which said lot meas
nrea Is feet front on Liberty street BY 50 feet in
depth between parallel lines, and ID bounded on
tue side towards Melpomene etleet by an aIley
way feet inches wide for the common use Of
said lot aud Of lots Nos. and on said plan.
3 TWO L0f5 OF GROUND, with All the i'm
pr0vements thereon. in the sixth District OF thia
city, in the square bounded BY Perxier Prytania
AarenEo and Oonstantnople streets, desigpated
Sc lots Nos and 8, and adjoining each other; they
measure each Is feet inches float on Marengo
street by 100 feet in depth between parallel hueg
Terms OF sale-One fourth cash, and the balance
~ one, two and three years credit in notes OF the
purchasers to their own order and by them IN
dOrsed. bearing interest ct the rate OF per cent
PEI anuum from the date OF sais until final pay
ment, with the penal clause OF per cent attor-
ney's fees in event Of suit, insurance and trans.
fer Of policy, eto., the whole 10 be secured BY
special mortgage Ald vendor's privilege on the
particular property for which the notes may BE-
given Purchasers to assume payment over and
shove their bids Of the city taxes OF 1877.
Aeta Of sale % be passed before Andrew Hero
Jr notary publie ct the expense Of the purchasers
de17 80 Jas 70 ~ -.