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The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29
SUNDAY SERVICES.

At Chestnut street church Rev. Mr.. Day
5:3S 39-"And ye have not his word abiding in
you, &C." 1t is very easy to account for inf.
deity and skepticism, it arises from ignorance
of the word of God. Not being filled or inspir-
ed by what God has said, men form for them
selves systems Of philosophical religion. They
read the word of God, but only to bring It to-
teach as they believe. A man who starts with
ture, but it will 90 down when the time of trial
comes. Christians should study the Bible.
We may submit it to any test and any process
or proof that We subject any other system of
truth--apy other book TO, and the Bible does
not refuse or fear such test. When we look at
the contents of the Bible we find evidences of
Its truth. Its prophecies were given when no
possible sign of .he events foTetold could be
visible to the men who prophesied. The de-
struction of Nineveh and Babylon was foretold
when they were both powerful and flourishing
cities, and no human being could see any signs
of coming evil unless Gods spirit made it
known to him. So in reference to the coming
of ChIist-every particular of his birth, person,
character, work and death was foretoli centur-
les before the event. So in reference to the
outpouring of the holy spirit as prophesied by
Joel; and the promise of salvation made to all
who should call upon the name Of the Lord. If
anyone yet doubts, let him look what would
come upon our world bat for the presence of
this word. Take it from the family, the school,
the state, from the world, and we at orcs go
back to baIbarism.. Let US love and cling to
the Bible. Let US Study Its teachings. So shall
our children be safe from the wiles of the
enemy OF souls. God grant that we may be
filled with scriptures, the divinely given food of
the soul.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29

A NEW ENTERPRIsE.-Messrs John Mars
ton & Sons, the fish dealers on Commercial
street, have recently conceived the idea of ship
plug live Holsters to Europe. and Saturday af-
ternoon the Allan steamer Sandman took the
first instalment of them. On the main deck
of the steamer was placed large tank, 20 feet
long by feet wide and 8 feet high. ln this
wree placed 700 live lobs.ers water from the
ocean being constantly supplied through six
faucets by donkey engine, waste pipe car
rying it off aud preventing the tank from over
flowing. The only fear expressed By the pro-
jectors of the enterprise is that the change from
excessive cold water to the mildness of the
Gulf stream may possibly result dIsastrously
upon the Holsters, but they have hopes that this
will not seriously affect them. This is said to
be the first attempt ever made to supply our
English cousins with live Holsters. If it is sue
cessful very large business will result from
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29

TEMPERANCE MEETNGs-Mrs. Churchill, of
Providence, r. L, delivered an excellent TEN.
perance lecture at Congress square church last
evening. The church was filed with large
and Intelligent congregation, which followed
the lady throughout her excellent remarks with
the closest attention. The lecture was not one
calculated to arouse the emotions of the audi
ence but rather one intended to appeal to their
reason. Twas a cool, deliberate and logical
address, and cannot fail to have its effect
This address was diyidad into four divisions
The first consideration was that the love of in
toxicating liquors was largely Inherited; Sec
ond, 1t is brought on and encouraged by i'm
proper food; third, the early training of chill lren
is not to discourage the use of Liquors. and
lastly, woman's place in the great reformation
needed. She thought woman was the reserve
force which should come to the front to do
battle for the right. While she did not depre-
ciate the systems put forth by others to do
away with this great evil, she pressed the
claims to her system strongly, and doubtless
with good effect. AT the close of the lecture
liberal contribution was taken for the Coffee
Honse.
The Reform Club held the largest meeting of
the season last evening, 10 Mechanics Hall,
which was crowded to its utmost capacity, and
scores were turned away. Earnest and effect
i've speeches were made by fifteen members of
the Club and a number of ladies' after which
the pledge was presented by the president, S. f.
Pearson. and fourteen signature were obtained.
number Of which will unite with the Club.
By the kindness of their Advent friends the
Club will hold their Thursday evening meeting
In Union Hall, Free street. at p o'clock, and
it is hoped they will receive the patronage of
the public in the future as in the past
The Independent Temperance Union held
large and enthusiastic meeting last evening, at
Preble Chapel. Interesting remarks were made
by members OF the Union, also by several la.
dies A number signed the pledge.
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The Revival Meetings.

Saturday morning good audience met Mr..
lnglis at the Second Parish to hear his closing
Bible-talk. The congregation sung the hymn,
"Blest be the tie that binds" and Rev. DIR.
Smaller offered prayer, after which they sung,
"Oh fbr thousand tongues to sing" Mr..
lnglis said he wished to say few words upon
what the blood of Christ has done for Gods
people. Many are trying to get to heaven by
some way of their own; but no other way is
made known to US except this-through the
precious blood of Christ. Let US learn from
the Bible what it has done for u.s. In Ephes.
II, we learn that the first thing it has done for
us is to redeem us. Money may redeem the
slave from human slavery but what can res
cue the soul from the bondage of sin save the
precious blood of Jesus. In Rom. SO, we learn
that we are justified by the blood of Christ.
This means that we stand acquitted. In lev.
As, we read that we are washed from sin ana
made pure from pollution by the blood OF Je-
sus In Rev. TIA, we read what this cleanses
us from, and how it fits us for heaven. In
Coll. IL, we read that the blood of Christ
brings peace to the soul-peace with God. we
must turn our eyes away from all our own
efforts, and our unfitness and look to Jesus as
our peace. In Heb. 1912, we read that we are
sanctified by the blood of Christ. Christians
should read their Bibles intelligentiy and care
fully and they will understand the religious
truth better. The word saIctifcation has
two-fold meaning in the Bible. In some pas
sages it means an accomplished work; and in
others it means progressive work. In Ephes.
O.1S VT hot 10
Ephesians, before their conversion were far
from Christ; and the blood of Christ had
brought them near to God. We, too, are n ade
nigh by that blood. In Heb 1919, We learn
that through the blood Of Christ we have &C
cess to Gods presence. By no other means can
we venture to appear before Him. In Rev .1211,
we read that it is the blood of Christ that con-
quers satan, and the word OF God that silences
him.
The congregation sung the Doxology and
and Rev. Mr. Perkins pronounced the benedic.
ton, after which quite number of those pres
EN- took leave of Mr.. Ingls by cordial shaking
OF the hand and earnest wishes for a pleasant
and prosperous voyage to his native land
Many hope to welcome him again to our city
and unite with him in his earnest labors for the
spiritual welfare of the people.
Union meetings conducted by the pastors Of
our churches will be held on each afternoon of
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 3 to
o'clock, at the First Baptist church. There
will also be preaching at the above church on
Monday evening by the Rev. James McWhin-
ME of Free street church, aud on Wednesday
evening by the Rev. G. j. Clark of Pine street
church. Music by the large choir. 1t is ex-
pected that the meetings for the remainder of
the week will be at High street church, co.,
Quoted by an Evangelist laboring under the di-
rection of Mr.. Moody.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29

NEIGHBoR lakewood. The matinee per-
Torrance of Neighbor lakewood drew crowd
ed house at Grand Army Hall. AT the close
OF the performance the club enjoyed an anti
quarian supper. The orchestra and few in
vited friends joined in the repast, which was
excellent. The affair was entirely inform al
and all appeared perfectly at home. AT the
evening performance Misses Edith Waite and
Nellie Flies were each presented with fl ne bou-
quets, and Mr.. Sargent and Miss Files were
called before the curtain at the close of the
fourth act
The company Of am ateufs advertised as the
best in the city, and certainly no one who has
witnessed their performances the past week
will dispute their claim to this distinction,
They have done well but should not be satis-
fed, but should try again and do better. There
are several charities in this city needing the aid
which they have So willingly bestowed on 9th
ers the past week.
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PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
Office Hours .

OGice Hours.
From $50 a m to $50 m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 am.
PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. 9, 1877.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Boston and intermediate offices. Arrive at 1920
p. M and u 80 a. N. Close at $50 M and 2.3O
and 800 pm
Boston and the West. Arrive at 51Opm.
intermediate Way Mails via Boston and Maine
Railway. Arrive at 1920 and $40 p m. Close at
$50 III and $50 pm
Great Southern and Western. Arrive at 1920 m
and 1890 m. Close at $50 m, 2.30 and 800 p m.
Bangor, Mattawamkeag, and connecting routes.
Arrive at 800 p. M Close at 11.30 a. m.
Augusta and connecting routes. Arrive at 900
N. and 90 p. m. Close at II 80 m and 500 m.
Morning Northwestern by g. T. r. Arrive at $40
m. Close at $50 m.
Lewiston and Auburn Arrive at 900 a. m, and
800 m. Close at $50 m, 1l.30 m and 500 p. m.
Rochester, N. H., and intermediate Offices Arrive
at 80 p. IN. Close at 100 m and 200 pm.
North Conway and other offices on the P. q o. r
II. Arrive at 1905 m and SO 10. Close at 9.00
a m and 220 m.
BY the Bridgton Stage. Arrive at m. Close at
$50 a u.
Eastport, via each steamer. Arrive at 600 m.
Close at 500 m.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island. Arrive
Thursday at a m. Close Saturday at $50 pm.
Foreign Mails per Allan Line close every Satur-
day at IL m.
Foreign Mails, via New York, day previous 10 sail
ing OF steamers. Close at 2.30 p m.
Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East. Arrive
at 200 am. Close at 900 m.
Skowhegan intermediate offices and the north.
Arrive at 800 m. Close at II. 80 m.
Skowhegan closed pouch closes at 900 pm
Canada and intermediate offices, via G. r. r. Ar
rive at 1890 p. m. Close at LOO pm.,
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29

A TIMELY INvENTIoN.-At Stevens iron
foundry on Union street, can be seen seeming
ly one of the most importan mechanical con-
tributions of the day, in the shape of car
stove that is said to be perfect heater, and
also incapable of being smashed, under any Cir
cumstance of train wreck. 1t is COZ structed
of boiler iron, with an outer covering perforat-
ed for purpose of radiation, with maleable iron
door, and so of course perfectly safe as to all
chances Of being broken. A movable plate is
hung under the funnel operated by means OF
bolts that Immediately closes the door when the
stove is tipped over, thus preventing any fire
from escaping at that point, while an ingenious
slide and curtain of sheet iron secure the SAM g
result at the door-draff. The stove has been
tested in several ways and "a few of az inferior
pattern have been in use onsthe Maine Central
Mr.. Il. Fl. Whitman of this state, is the inven-
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29

PATRIOTIC ORDER Sons OF AMERIcA-Camps No
/, and convenes over the Eastern Express Office,
Plum street. NO on Tuesday evening; No. on
Wednesday evening: No. on Monday evening; No
at School House, Turner's Island, Cape Elizabeth,
Friday Evening.
BoswoRTH Posi- G. A. R.-Meeting every Friday
evening in Mechanics Hall, corner of Congress and
Casco streets.
PORTLAND TEMPERANCE REFORM CLUB-Head
quarters in Printers Exchange, I'd floor, Exchange
street. Open day and evening. Business meeting
every Monday evening at u O'Clock.
Young MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Corner
Congress and Casco Streets. Every evening.
PORTLAND TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION, No. 10
Second Saturday of each month.
MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION harrington
Block Second Monday in each month. Delivery
of books, 2 to 6, Z to 9, day and evening.
PAYsoN LIBRARY SocETY-Meetings every
Monday evening, Browns Block, cor. Brown and
Congress streets, at y O'Clock.
PORTLAND INSTITUTE AND PUBLIC LIBRARY
In City Building. Open and free 10 all from 10 to
/ and to 9.
MAINE CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION
Corner of Congress and Casco Streets First Thurs
day IN each month.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs-Bramhan Lodge, No. 8,
Thursday evenings; Mnnjoy Lodge, No. 6, Monday
their Hall, Ciapp's Block, Market Square.
PORTLAND ARMY AND NAVY UNIoN-Corner
Congress and Brown streets. First Tuesday in each
month.
SovEREIGNs OF INDUsTRY-Dirigo Council, No. 2
meets every Friday evening" at Arcana Hall, at y
O'Clock.
PORTLAND FRATERNITY No. ~ Free st. Block.
Every evening.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GOOD TEMP LARS
Arcana. Monday; Mission, Wednesday, Williams
Block, Congress street; Mystic, Thursday, at Sons
of Temperance Hall, Congress Hall; Iron Glad
Thursday, at West End
PORTLAND SOCIETY OF NATURAL HISTORY
At theil library room, City Hall, on the first and
third Monday evenings OF each month.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29

TROUBLE TO CAsTINE SCHOONER The
schooner Cabinet of Castne, was struck by the
gale on the night of the 24th inst, and J. H.
Stearns of Castine, one of her crew, was blown
overheard and drowned. The sails of the
schooner had been blown away by the gale, her
rigging was mere mass of ice, while the crew
were all badly frozen. Friday the revenue
cutter Dallas, Capt. Chase, fell in with her, of
Squirrels Island. in helpless condition, and
lowed her Into Boothbay.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29

STEAMER NOTES.-THE Allan mail steamer
Sandman, Capt. Dutton, sailed for Liverpool
via Halifax Saturday aftern OOH, taking % cabin
and 40 Storage passengers. Among the pas
sengers was Mr.. Inglis, the revivalist, and B.
f. and Harry button of Boston.
TIE Prussian, Capt. Richie, from Liverpool
the 18th inst, arrived here at G. 80 last evening,
with - cabin and q steerage passengers She
experienced very severe weather and being a
slow steamer was accordingly delayed. The
purser brings late English files to this office.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29

L. Hay den at 26 Brown street, was discovered
on fire at half-past II o'clock last night. An
effort was made to extingush the flames by
the neighbors but failing az alarm was struck.
The fire was in the chimney over the kitchen
and was difficult to reach but the department
extinguished it without extensive damage. Mr.
Hayden VS. insured for $500 in the agency of
Rollins, Loring & Adams The house was
owned by w. a. Anderson and was insured
Mr.. Hayden and his wife are both sick and had
not been out;of doors for several weeks until
last night at the time of the fire.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29

AN EXPLANATIoN.-In the report of the Cit
izens Mutual Relief Society in Saturday morn
ins's issue, from the report OF the Treasurels
statement it might be understood by some thai
the 500 liabilities flor death losses) is to be
deducted from the $1549 80 now in the savings
banks, which is not the case, but the 500 liza
bilities is to be deducted from the gross assets
of S266S 80. Neither should it be understood
tina, any members refused to pay their special
assessments or that few if any drop out of the
society on account of the death assessments.
The membership is steadily and rapidly in-
creasinp
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RersOtaal.

Hon. Benz Kingsbury is eogaged in revising
his book entitled THE Justices of Maine
A letter from Miss Annie Louise Gary states
thas she was sick and confined to her room for
two weeks after her accident at Moscow. She
was, however, intending to appear again the
following Monday evening. She leaves for
home from England March 9TH. and has al
ready been engaged to sing ct the commence
ments at Bates and Bowdoin colleges.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29

RUNAwAY.-Saturday afternoon horse be-
longing to Charles Merrill. the lumber dealer
Oh Commercial street, took fright at the foot OF
Park street aud ran away. AT the foot of Cen.
tire street the sleigh struck small boy in the
street, knocking him down and bruising him
badly. A little further on the sleigh collieed
with enother and both were smashed. At the
Grand Trunk depot the horse Heightened the
horses attached to Davis Lack and then plung.
ed into snow drift aud was secured TIE
hack horses were caught just az they were
about to leap into the dock.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29

EAST SToNEHAM, Me-, May u, 1873.
Messrs. Seth w. Fowle & Sons:
Gentlemen-I feel it my duty to write few
words in favor of DIR. WIsTAR's BALsAM OF
WILD CHERRY. In the early part of last
winter 1 took severe cold, and shortly after
distressing cough was added to it. My friends
did everything they could for me, but without
avail. The best physicians that could be pro-
cured did not relieve me, and my cough con-
tinued with me all through the winter with
increasing severity. | spit blood three or four
times day, and my friends considering nv
case hopeless gave me up as confirmed con-
sumptive. L was in this condition when L
heard of DIR. WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD
CHERRY. l began its use, and before I had
taken half bot of it my cough and all nv
other troubles left me, and L was cured | feel
so truly indebted to this great remedy for what
it has done for me that send you this yoluu-
tary testimony, hoping it may be the means of
inducing others who are suffering as I was. to
make use Of it.. 1t is the best remedy for lung
complaints that ever heard of, and 1 am con-
stantly recommending it to my friends.
Yonrs, with respect,
MRS. MELISSA NJ BALL.
on cents AM 81 bottle. Sold by all drug
glsts. ]an29eod& WV
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SCARCITY OF MONEY.

There is no doubt but the present condition of all
kinds of business and industry is earfuly depressed
and it behooves every family to look carefully to
their expenses. Winter is coming on when children
are liable to Group, Whoopng Cough, etc. Coughs
and Colds will prevail everywhere, and Consumption
with other throat and lung diseases, will carry off
many.-These diseases should not be neglected.
Doctors bills are expensive. and we would advise
our people to use BosoHEE's GERMAN SYRUP, 1t
never has failed One bottle at 70 cents will keep your
whole family well during the winter, Two doses will
relieve any case. Sold in all towns in the United
States. and by your Druggist.
SEQ dtyeom
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29

AN INvIrATIoN.-The services of the chorus
choir beirg desired at the Union meeting SER
vices at the First Baptist church this evening
and Wednesday evenings, Mr.. W. L. Fitch
will be pleased to meet all who have been MEM
bers of the choir during the past week, at the
vestry of the above church at o clock this eve
ming. Please bring the books which have been
loaned YOU, and those who find it announcement
to be present, please send them in.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29

FIRE AT NAPLEs.-Early Saturday morning
the house of the late Washington Bray at Ma
pies took fire in the attic from a defective
chimney. The Rev. Mr.. Rounds of Bridgton
was sleeping in room beneath at the time and
he with the aid of another gentleman, subdued
the flames until further aid could be obtained.
The house was damaged to the extent of $500.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29

SAcCARAPPA.-The second lecture in our
Lecture and concert course was given by the
tine Hon. W. W. Thomas of Portland last Fri
day evening, very much to the pleasure and
edification of all who heard him. His vivid
pictures of the North-land and water, men and
women, farming and fishing, kindled the en-
thusiasm of old and young. The Rev. Mr..
Bcknell is to follow this week with lecture
which he calls "To be or not to be"
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29

BUSINESS CHANGEs.-The following are re-
cent business changes, in the state:
Buckfeld-James Ell. Decoster, stoves, sold
out.
Ellsworth-C. E. g. F. M. Rowe, carriage
mfrs, dis; now G. Il. Rowe
Minot-J. G. Rawson, harness maker, sold
out.
Hartland-Haskell & Young, grocers. sold
out.
Pittsfield-Dexter & Perkins, gen. store, now
Dexter, Perkins 81 Merrill.
Saco-C. E. Atwood & Co., fancy goods, dis;
now Atwood,
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
STATE OF MAINE.

SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
CUMBERLAND, SIS.
To the Honorable Jnstice of the Supreme
within and for the County of Cumber-
land:
RESPECTFULLY represent Andrew Libby ofCas-
HI co, Amos Spier and Almon r. Strout both of
Raymond and all in the County of Cumberland afore-
said. formerly copartners in business under the
Of Spiler, Libby Il Strout; that by virtue of con-
made in the month of March. A. D., eighteen hun
dred and seventy-six, to saw and manufacture at
their mill in said Casco out of timber to be furnished
therefor by said Morrill, certain oak and birch staves
between that date and the tenth day of April then
next ensuing, at the rate of eight dollars thousand
to be paid on before said tenth day of Apri they
did saw and manufacture fty-four thousand of said
slaves before said date amounting to the Of four
hundred and thirty-two dollars, for witch they
claim lien on said slaves, the same having remained
ever since their manufacture in said Libby, Spiller
and Strouts possession, and they never haveing yet
been paid for saving and manufacturing the same
by SAID Morrill, or any other person. That the
ershlp or said slaves has been claimed by Susan D.
Fulton OF said Raymond, and by said William Nor
Wherefore the petitioners pray for process to en-
1ofce their lien npOn said slaves according to the
ngs may be had that the amount due them as afore-
SAID with interest may be paid out of the proceeds of
the sale thereof.
Dated this nineteenth day of January, A. d.
eighteen hundred and seventy seven.
AMOS SPILLER,
ANDREW LIBBY,
ALMON R. STROUT.
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DEATH RATE,-The whole number Of deaths
in this city the past week were nine; from the
following causes: Consumption 9; disease of
brain 2; unknown 2, and one each of dropsy,
erysipelas and Brights disease. The week be-
fore the number was sixteen, and the week be-
fore thirteen.
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STATE OF MAINE.


at the Supreme judicial Court be0un and held at
Portland, arithin and for said County of Cum6er-
land. onl the second Tuesday of January Anno
Domini, 1877.
Upon the foreg ping petition, it was Ordered,
that the petitioner the said respondents Susan
D. Fulton and William Morrill,, to be served with an
attested copy OF said petition and this Order of the
term of our SAID Court next to be holden at Portland
within ana for the county aforesaid on the sec ond
Tuesday of April, A: D. 1877, and also by publishing
an attested copy of said petition, and this order
thereon three weeks successfully in the Portlan /
Press, a newspaper printed in Portland, in said
County, the last publication to be fourteen days at
least before the setting of said Court that they may
then aud there, in said Court, appear and show
cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said
petitioners should not be granted.
Attest: f. j. LITTLEFIELD, Clerk
true copy Of the petition and order of the Court
thereon.
Attest: F. j. LITILEFIELD Clerk.
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L. ". ". fs
1t Odd Fello,cS Hail. Harrington Block, Congress
Street.
LoDGEs-Maine on Monday evenings; Ancient
Brothers, on Thursday evenings; Ligonia, on Friday
evenings; Beacon, on Tuesday evenings; Ivy, D., Of
r., second and fourth Saturday.
ENCAMPMENT- Machgonne, first and third We'd
nesday Eastern Star. second and fourth Wednes-
day; Portland, first and third Friday.
RELIEF AssoCIATIoN-Every third Tuesday in
the month.
BENEFIT AssoCIATIoN-Board of Directors meet
first Monday evening of each MONTH Association
meets first Monday evening Of January, April, July
and October.