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The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
ON THE DANUBE,
Strict Censorship of the Press.


NEW YORK, May 1S.-The correspondent
of the SUMS London bureau says that a Ger
man Pole, expelled on Monday from the Rus
sian army, telegraphs from Vienna that ouly
the most meagre reports from the Danube are
allowed by the Russian staff Matter by mail
is scrutinized, and not line permitted to pass,
mentioning the numbers or disposition, of the
force. The most exacting conditions are sub
cribed to by local correspondents, and upon the
document is pasted his photograph, and a
duplicate of the whole is left at headquarters,
A special aid of the Gear superntends the
press corps, and to him must be submitted
copies of all journals whose representatives are
accredited at Russian headquarters.
Immense stores are accumulated at Galatz.
Braila and Ploiesti, the headquarters of the
army, and the machinery for civil as well as
military occupation accompany the head
quarters. AS soon as the army enters town,
permanent civil officials are put in charge, as
though they meant to retain all corquests.
Turkish Outrages.
BUCHAREST, May ia special to the New
York Telegram says that in the Turkish village
of Tourakai there is quite Christian element
though subordinate in numbers to the Turks
On the night of the 10th the latter m ade a con-
certed general attack upon the Christians
Scenes of frigbtul atrocity were presented.
The males were put Unfortunately to the
SWORD. many Of the elder women shared the
same fate, and the younger once were brutally
outraged. The cries of the victims were dis
tinctly heard by the outposts of the Roumanian
army. This is further corroborated by the
reports of two Bulgarians who managed to
escape by crossing the Danube. Their account
of the outrage and murder of old and young,
and the cruel death inflicted is horrible beyond
measure.
The bombardment of the town of Oltenitza
by the Russians, which has been going on ten
days seems utterly Ineffective.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
War Notes,

The London Times Bucharest despatch says
that eight Turkish soldiers captured near Ibrail
were armed with American rifles, firing So
cartridges without reloading. In addition to the
charges in his rifle, each soldier was provided
with 120 rounds of ammunition.
Nicholas, according to this report Servia is
ready to take the field with $1,000 men, on con-
dition that Russia pays the expenses of the
undertaking.
A correspondent of the Telegraph at Bu-
churest announces that important operations
are expected to commence next Thursday,
The Telegraph's Vienna despatch has the
following: Abdul Kerim Pasha asserts that
the Danubian sfortresses are victualed for a
year
1t is reported from Kragora that Prince
Milan's uncle has left with autograph letters
from the Prince to the Grand Duke.
Prince Cassan, son of the Khedive, and 5000
Egyptians will leave Constantnople to-day.
Remainder Of contingent will follow later.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
Foreign Notes,

The Berlin correspondent of the Times re-
ports that the German government contemp-
lates moving for a special federal commission
to prepare bill for joint reform of the tariff
and taxation. Prince Bismarck is said to de-
sire to reintroduce proectionism and indirect
taxes to certain extent.
An envoy from Koshgar on a special mission
to England will arrive at London tonight.
Advices from Koriegsberg states that large
quantities of Russian wheat are arriving there
for shipment to England.
The wreck of the Dakota was sold at auction
today for G1400.
The plague is decreasing in Bagdad.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
The Blue and the Grnv

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Nav 1S-Invitatons
have been extended to the President and Cabi-
net and their wives to attend the decoration of
the graves of the Federal dead in the national
cemetery. near this city by the ex-soldiers of
both armies on the Both inst, and also, on the
the union of the Blue and Gray to decorate the
graves of our dead. Extensive preparations
are in progress by ex.Confederates to assist on
the occasion VA
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
ATTITUDE OF THE POWERS,
Rumored Purpose of England 10 Inter-
fere.

New YORK, May IS The Suns London
special, dated last night, says the absorbing
interest felt in Russian operations is for the
moment transferred to the diplomatic world.
Emboldened by his triumph in Parliament
and certain of support from the nation, Dis
raeli is believed to be preparing to precipitate
England, Joined by Austria, into conflict with
Russia. Diplomatic circles confess that Eng
lands participation is a foree one conclusion.
Extraordinary preparations in the armament
of both land and naval forces are reported in all
parts of the kingdom.
The tone of the majority of the London and
provincial press is outspoken for instant inter-
vention upon almost any pretext War meas
ures are regarded with enthusiasm among the
great body Of merchants. In English homes,
tense hostility against Russia is marked.
The Russian ambassador has gone home to
warn the Gar of the impending danger. Cour-
iers follow him in rapid succession with reports
of the situation.
In the Russian camp it is believed that Eng
land and Austria are joined in a coalition to
intervene as soon as decided Russian successes
shall endanger their interests.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Unanimous Election of Supreme

Unanimous Election of Supreme
Judge.
COLUMBIA, May 1S-The Senate and House,
10 joint, session to-day, unanimously elected
Henry Mclvar associate justice of the Supreme
Court, in place of Willard, promoted to be- chief
justice: The Republicans, in caucus last night,
decided to support McIvar in the event of his
nomination by the Democrats
Ex-Gov. Chamberlain says the Negroes
are Treated Well.
NEW YORK. May 18.-Ex Gov. Chamberlain
told reporter here to day that all the negroes
under the Hampton regime in South Carolina
are kindly treated; that there is no disposition
manifested to maltreat them; that the State ia
at peace, and whites and blacks alike are devot-
ed to the development of their local industries
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
The Chicago Whisky Ring.

N.a.CAGo, May 18.-In accordance with the
ney Bangs has been taking steps to satisfy .t 1he
judgments obtained against the CHICAGO yb iSo
kids Ky dlstiilers He discovered today that Ford
had Tsr claim o Of ags1s b who ea the
ness to their head bookkeeper. INCONSISTENCIES usio
the pretended SALE the United States " MAJ,
shal was instructed to seize their bonded wara-
houses and proceedings will be institn ted ted
against the firm for fraudulent transfer of
property.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
Hail Storm,

BENNINGTON, VT, May 1S.-A terrific hail
storm passed over SALISBURY and the northern
part of Bennington this afternoon, demolishing
windows and doing fearful damage to vegeta-
one weighed ten and one-half ounces. One
measured five inches in diameter, and another
ten inches in circumference. Several stones
were exhibited here this evening, which had
fallen in the afternoon. of which three made a
handful. Nothing like itshas ever been heard
of in this vicinity. 'N
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
NEW YORK.

Collector Iydecker and Mr.. Hewitt.
New YORK, May 1S.-Abraham Hewitt has
testified that he examined, as merchant ap-
praiser, 81 cases in dispute for the government;
that he was occupied seven days in doing so;
that Deputy Collector Lydecker offered him
$35 for his services. which he refused; that Ly-
decker admitted collecting $40 for each of the
cases investigated, amounting to $500 from the
merchants interested; that he (Hewitt) de-
manded S. for each case, but Lydecker refused
to nav him
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
Important Decision.

COUNCIL BLUFFs Iowa, May IS Judge
DilloD, of the United States Circuit Court. has
decided that half of the Union Pacific bridge
at this place is subject to taxation by the local
property. The petition of the Union Pacific
Company was that it was subject only to bro
rata taxation with remainder of line of road.
The taxes amount to over $4,000 annually,
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
Episcopal COnyeutiou.

MEMPHIS, May 1S.-The Episcopal diocesan
convention is in session here. Rev. John B.
MCDANIEL, (colored) of Memphis, delivered a
sermon last night, being the first instau ce in
the United States of a colored clergyman
preaching to white congregation in the Epis-
cOpal church. Bishop Quintart, who presided
over the convention, was chaplain in the Con-
federate army.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
The New York For.s, p:

WATERTowN, N. Y, May 1S.-Harrowinc
accounts OF the sutferngs and restitution con on
Sixty families near Canon's Corner are Jas;;-
tate of everything but clothing. A large tract
OF farming country has been swept clean of
buildings, fences, trees and stock. Crops that
ma mad been put in the ground were DESTROYED
Ine people are utterly destitute, helpless and
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
Chicago CattIe Market.

CHICAGO, May 1S.-Cattle-receipts of 3iOO head ;
shipments 1890 head the market is dull and nomin-
ally unchanged; stockers and feeders at 90 q 60;
fair to good shipping 80 q 5 40.
=, Hogs-receipts 5000 head; shipments $500 head
the market opened dull and closed active and steady
at about advance; light sold at IS q 10; heavy
shipping at 05 q 5 60.
HSheep-receipts 200 head market nominal.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Portland Wholesale lIarlxe..

Fofuahd WhoIesaIe Market,
FRIDAY, May 1s.-The markets are rather quiet
to-day and there are few changes to note. Corn is
rather rmer and is quoted at "A 75c for car lots
and 76 TIC for bag lots, Meal 75c and Oats 60 "a g.
Beans are very firm at the recent advance. Sugars
are quoted at 1890 for granuated and 2c for Extra
G. Bermuda onions are coming in fast and prices
are lower. The flour market rather dull but prces
are unchanged.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
FOR EIGN
The TurcO-Russian War.
RUSSIANS In ASIA IN WANT
OF SUPPLIES,
A Statement that England will
Interfere,

The only news concerning the eastern war of
any importance this morning is contained in
the New York Suns despatch to the effect that
England has resolved to interfere. No new
movements are reported on the Danube, and in
Asia the Russians are hampered by lack of
supplies and the rebellion in the Caucasus.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19


LONDON, May $3.50 P. M.-Consols at "a lie
for money and account.
LONDON, May 1880 P. M.-American seoul.
tes-llllnois 55; New York Central 90S.
LONDON, May 1890 P. M.-Consol at "a for
money and account.
LIVERPOOL, May 1s.-12.3O PM.-Cotton market
frmer; M1ddling uplands at 13-16d; do Orleans
a6d sales 200 bales Including 1000 bales for
ulation and export receipts of cotton to-day were
1900 bales, including 10, 400 American.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
Hanged.

ATLANTA Ga, May 1S.-Charles Toomey
(coloTed) was hung at Americas to- day, for the
murder OF Mrs. Caraway, (white,) April 18th.
He confessed to committing rape before muir.
der; He sold his body to physicians for three
dollars.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
Prrsby teriau Conference,

New ORLEANS, May 1S.-In the Southern
Presbyterian convention paper was received
from the Nothern assembly, giving notification
Of the action takeu by the latter on the order
touching fratsanal relations referred to COM
mittee on foreign corporation.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19

shares, do preferred $40 shares, Rock Island $500
shares, ST Paul 276 do preferred H. 100 shares Del
aware Lackawanna and Western As $40 shares Del
aware 81 Hudson Canal 5000 shares. Morris & Essex
4l5O shares, Michigan Central 1900 shares. Ohio q
mississippi 1900 shares Western Union q 300 shares
st. Joseph 2l50 shares.
The following were the closing quotations of Gov
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
METEOROLOGICAL.

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TWENTY FouB
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNALl
OFFICER. Washington, DC,
May 10, Il A. MD
.-,,. For New England.
railing followed by rising barometer north 70
West WINDS, partly cloudy weather with rain
ana Iailing temperature at western stations.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
,E0RElGN Parts.

FOREIGN PORTS.
AR at Bilboa 10th inst, barque Ephm Williams,
Ar at Queenstown 18th inst, ship P Blanchard,
At Arroyo, PR, Apl 80, sch Annie Tibbetts, Mitch
ell, from Machias for New York, ldg.
At Aux Cages Apl %. schs Mercy I Trundy, Crow
ley, for New York 10 days; Pride of the East, Lord
from Wilmington, wig.
Ar at Barbados Apl II, sch F Heyer, Poland,
New York. (and sid 22d for Demarara); goth Eliza
Sawyer. Cook. New York; (and sailed oath tor Port
In port April %, brig Nm Robertson, Cook, from
Boston for East London.
At Cientuegos 9th inst, brig j H Crandon, Pierce,
Sid finn Cardenas 9th inst, schs Addie Ryerson. Ma
honey for North of Hatteras; Mary Van Cleaf,
Thorndike, do.
Ar at Cabarien Sd inst, barqne Sagadahoc. Powers,
Nueyitas. to load for New York; 9th, sch VIM viii
son, Packard, St Thomas for North of Hatteras.
Sid 9th, sch Eva Adell, Ellis, New York; 9th, bark
f l. Carney, jackson, do.
Ar at Demarara Apl 7. barque Granada, Hodsdon,
New York, (and sailed 2sth for Cienfuegos.)
Sid Apl 2ith sch r Hart. Coombs, St Thomas.
In port Apl 26. barque S Frazier, Knight unc
Alexander Campbell. Bunker, from Boston, ar oath /;
sch T II Livingstone, Mcdonald, from Jacksonville,
Sid I'm Havana 10th inst, barque Daring, Brans-
comb, New York; brig Eva johnson, Yeaton, I'm
MSatanzas; 18th, barque Littlefeld, Carver, for
Ar at Matanzas 18th inst. brig Carrie E Pickering.
Barbour, St John, NIB; sch Eta & josie, Bunker,
Ar at Naguabo Apl A. sch Nellie Shaw, Gates New
York, to load tor do.
At Port Spain Apl Goth, brig Edith. Kelley, from
Machias, just ar; schs Alice L Boardman, Boyd, I'm
Mobile, ar sth, for New York; Goth, Lunet, Kinds,
for Philadelphia; 5 Davis. Cottrell. for st John
Beta Guptill from Portland ar 18th, for st Domingo
City; Daybreak, Blake. from st Marys, ar 25th.
at Point-a-PItre Apl "a. briggs Florence May (Br)
Getzler, from Portland, 9th; City of Moule, Beck
from Wilmington; schs Elizabeth NJ Cook, Cook fm
Martinique, ar 18th, for Hampton Roads; Stephen
Bennett, Bennett, tor New York.
Sid FIN Port Antonio, ia, 4th inst, sch Chase
Bearse, United States.
Ar at st Thomas Apl 90, sch Seth W Smith, Mar
shall, Newport, (and sid 9th inst for st Domingo and
Boston,; LIST inst, Clara Leavitt. Lombard Baltimore
Ar at st Pierre Apl 27. brig Tally Ho. Gates, from
New York, ar 22d; sch Ella Presley, Pressey, from
New York, ar 24th.
Ar at Sagua Sth inst barque Almira Coombs
Coombs, Cardenas; brigs Raven Nash, Havana; j
Strout, Pickett, do; sch F Lowell, Simpson, do.
--latest by European steamers.I
Ar at Trieste Apl %, VIM Frederick, Ames, from
Sid I'm Malaga Apl %, Abby Bacon, Merrill, tor
Ar at Gibraltar Apl 81, Eagle Rock Hammond,
Messina, (and cid for New York;
Ar at Cadz. April 80, Florence Treat, Short, from
Mauritius.
CID 3Otb. Kalalis, Brown, Boston.
Sid I'm Havre I'd inst, Detroit, Pike for Portland;
Union, Greeneaf, Wiscasset.
Sid I'm Antwerp 4th inst, John W Mari, Morse,
Cardiff.
SPOKEN.
May 8, off Holyhead, Darque Gen Fairchild, Kelley,
from Liverpool for Rio Janeiro.
May g. Oft Deal, ship Astoria, Drummond, from
Shields for Montevideo.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
MARRIED.

In Bath, May II, VIM. NJ. Grant of Yarmouth and
Miss Cora II. Andrews of Bath.
In Lisbon Falls May 5, Geo. W. Bickford and Miss
In Waldohoro, May 8, Sam'l X. Brown and Miss
Annie b. Cook, both Of Friendship,
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
DIED.

In this city, May 16, Martha H., daughter of c. H
and N. D. Sampson, aged 10 years months.
In this CITY. May II, Eleanor A. Coe. daughter of
Eleanor T. and the late John Coe
Funera services this Saturday afternoon, at oclk
In Cape Elizabeth, May T. Mr.. Albert Smard, aged
81 years.
In Gorham. May Is. suddenly, by poison, DIR. VIM
Wescott, aged 81 years.
In Kennebunkport Nav nth Susan daughter of
the late Matthew NORWOOD, aged 3S years; Ella r.
daughter OF j; Allen Stevens, aged years.
in Oxford, May 8, of consumption, Miss Eta L.
Robinson, aged 20 years months 90 days,-youngest
daughter of Joseph and Frances A. Robinson.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
Boston stock Market.
(CQlaa at the Rr0karo, Road Me-. :,

Eastern Railroad. ........... % m 2
Boston u Maine Railroad. 90i rs 81
Portland SacO q Portsmouth r, IN az
Eastern Railroad NEW bonds. ........... "a %;
Second Call.
$4,000 Eastern R. new 81 bonds. ...,. DO.
York Manufacturing Company. ....,..' 1855
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19

Daily Domestic Receipts,
By water conveyance-10O0 bush corn meal to a
W True & Co. o"A w "
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Foreign ExpOrls.
BUENOS AYRES.-Bark j S Winslow-3so AT f.
lumber, 1920 pickets, 500 gals ker oil.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
Furnishing Goods.

We make a constant effort to keep our stock up to
the requirements of our rapidly increasing business
and think all will acknowledge that we sell reliable
goods at reasonable prices
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-19
Ribbons.

so pieces Black Gsros Grain, fine auuI-
ity, LIZ, 3 and 3 IL inch wide, at % cfs
per yard. Narrow widths, i'm all coIors,
10, IL and 5 cts.
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WILSON LINE-To SOUTHAMPTON AND HULL.
w sailing from Eagle pier, Hoboken. folows:-
LEPANT9. January oTMELLo. February z
OTRANTO j anuary 10 uINDOO...... February 10
First Cabin. $50 currency Excursion Tickets on very
favorable terms Apply for fl particulars 10 CHARLES
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IUHHLN, IKE Y WCtLUWF,
Plaintiffs ATTORNEYS,
10 Sassau at. New York

IL THE MATTER OF TIE ASSIGNMENT or FRED
lerick Maxwell TO George n. Wooster Assenees sale
The undersigned will cli the premises Souhoi,
81 public auction at 10 o'clock ~. "Wednesday January
Is lfIS the following Described real Property
% the estate Of Frederick Maxwell insoy-nt and situated
at Sonlh - tract Of land bounded northcy by the
highway leading from Southold Village ;recupurt
cry ~ The land OF Ruth Augustus Horton southety by
fccrnic Bay and westerly vhg lind 0f t. Terry
tauing about TIA together with the Improvements
thereon to wit three modern dwelling house
one two story modern barn. the being subject
alleged Hens amounting to abont 1897 ~ The above
property viii be sold subject 20 these alleged liens
TURNER Information regarding them be obtained
the assignee from the undersigned The tho
viii - per cash and the balance In ~ days The
lowing described personal property belcnsing to the
estate. VIII be sold FOR cash time place,
20 VII Que Set or black walnut Bedroom Furniture. In.
eiudluE bnrsan Wshsandsand Bcdstead also tour tapes.
try carpets containing 200 Yards loss Tho
signed -ii also sell onathrd interest IN the schuoner
Challenge. Tor cash. ~ the Souhod Hotel Svuthod
o'clccs ~ Wcdnesday. January TO- 1879. the
longing TO said estate No posiponenent Of sales will
be ~ ade account az weather.
Dated. Grcenport. =. L. Dee. ~. 1877.
JOHN %. CliAMPLIN Auct ionccr, Grcenport. Il. L.
GrorcK u. WOOSTER Assignee OF Frederick 1914
Church IT., New YorS city.
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WHITE STAR LINE.
UNITED STATES AND ROYAL NAIL STEAMERS
For Queenstown and Liverpool.
The Of this line take the lane routes rccou
mended by Lieutenant Maury u s. NJ going south Of the
hanks the passage Queenstown all the round
REPUBLIC. Saturday. January ~
BRITANNIc. saturday January 80 n
CELTIC, Thursday, Jan Ill.,. NJ
GERMANIC, saturday. January 20 ..........I A. NJ.
From White Star dock, pier 81 North River.
Rates oon $50 $40 and $780, In gold Return tick.
cts on reasonable terms. Storage, $2s, currency.
saloons smoking and bath are placed
amdshp where the noise and motion are least ahorcng
decree Of comfort hitherto unattainable at sen.
Inspection OF plans and other information apply at
the company's Office 81 Broadway. New York
r. j. CORTIS, Agent.
MOST DIRECT AND ECONOMICAL ROUTE TO
MHOLLAND. BELGIUM. TIE RHINE, sWTTZER-
LAND &c. &C.. VIA ROTTERDAM.
These beautiful carrying the United States
mail to the Netherlands. great favorites with the
public.
Trips ocular, low comfort and living perfect
fuNoH. EDYE a CO.. l.. W. NORRIS
~ South William st. 80 Broadway.
Morris European and American Expressly
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TIENhy ROSENTHAL, AuciloNEER. SELLS. 10
IID'ciock, 40 Grand ST., Stock Fixtures % Fancy
Goods and stationery store, positively lots. suit.
Dealers invited
l.aay, December ~ at io% oclocx sacsrcon ~ Bow
bsxes Cigars also Furniture and general Merchandise
DAVIDSON. AUCTIONEER. CONTINUES sALE
81 IL o'clock ,555 81 av Of Wines AMI LIQUORS Dealers
invited.
r DAvIDsoN AUCTIONEER, SEI,Iss i0ls O'CLOCK
81 .22i East 18th ST. Stock and Fixtures OF Candy and
Toy store
1 20 IERTZBERG SELLS TO DAY. O'CLOCK. UN.
llder chattel machinery OF
Dysing Establishment 10 Crosby st aso Horse Wagon
aud usrussA
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TIVE AMERICAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY
i OF PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA AND LIVERPOOL LINE
The only transatlantic line sailing under the AMERl
phia and WEDNESDAY, from Liverpool~
THE RED STAR LINE STEAMSHIPS,
carrying the Belgian md United States mails Sailing
II days alternately from PHILADELPHIA and Now York
Direct and only -
TO ANTWERP.
For Of passage 1nd other information apply to
PETER WRIGHT SONS General Agents.
3U7 Walnut st. Phi lphia; 81 Broadway New York,
JOHN MCDONALD. Agent. 8 Battery place.
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GENERAL TRANSATLANTIC COMPANY
UBETwEEN NEW YORK AND IfAvkE. VIA PLYM
OUTH. Company pier ~ North River loot Of Morton
AMEi.fQUE Deoru. Wednesday january y. y 10 a. N.
LABRADOk. snoglier... Wednesday. January %, A. "
For freight OF passage apply 70