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The Portland daily press., 1877-05-18
The Policy of Contraction,

The statement made by ex.Secretary Nc
Culloch at the Chamber of Commerce din
ner in New York that the resumption of
specie payments cannot ibe effected so long
as there are 800, 100000 of paper money in
circulation, is selfevident proposition. 1t
is quite as certain that the gold necessary to
redeem this vast amount of notes cannot be
accumulated in the Treasury by the first of
January, 1879. But it does not follow from
this, nor does the ex-Secretary assume, that
resumption at the date fixed is impossible or
extremely difficult. We have nearly two
years in which to withdraw the greeabacks,
and the banks have that time in which to
prepare for the redemption of their notes.
But work must be entered upon at once if
resumption is to be effected at the date set
by law. Contraction of the redundant paper
currency is the only method by which re-
turn to specie payments can be accomplished; 4;
and contraction should begin at once, for the
time given is none too long. The action al
ready taken by the Secretary Of the Treasury
in exchanging bonds for gold ard redeeming
SiS0hDoIho Will ehO Soiu illus oDtdiutu ID
step in the right direction. If this policy be
vigorously prosecuted the desired result may
be considered as assured.
The resumption of specie payments and
the consequent return TO specie standard
of value cannot be effected without much
labor and some distress, though we have
passed its most difficult stages. Having
made progress so far it would be folly to az.
rest our steps and thus lose ground already
gained. The contraction of the currency
must be continued, not with unnecessary
rapidity, but judiciously and with delibera-
ton. The idea that resumption can be ac-
complished in day and without preparation
Is secuted by all who have.given attention to
the subject. The frequently quoted saying
of Horace Greeley that s'the way to resume is
to resume" looks like an epigram, but it
either means nothing or is gross absurdily.
No government can say $50 to, we will re-
sume," and find itself at once upon specie
basis. Gold must be accumulated, notes
must be called in, trade must gain strength,
before the Treasury can post the Eotice over
its doors "Three hundred millions of green
backs redeemed here on demand" The
policy of contraction, vigorously and judi
ciously pursued will enable the government
by 1879 to undertake the redemption of its
outstanding demand notes. But no other
policy can safely be undertaken, if that end is
kept in view.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-18
Magazine Notices.

The Library Table now appears weekly, Q
change in manner of publication which WILL
greatly please book buyers and all people inter-
ested in book gossip and criticism; for with
them this periodical has been favorite from
the start. The first number of the new series
contains, in addition to the valuable index of
current literature and some unusually good edi-
torials, reviews of Walace's Russia, S. v.
blakeslee's Archology, and biographical and
critical notice of the late Joserh Autran, French
poet and academieian. From its list of notes
and news the following is selected:
There is little matter connected with the
odd coincidence of two authors selecting the
same title, that of Kismet, for their books,
which seems to have escaped the sharp eyes of
the critics. Miss Braddon really has the first
right Of all to the title as in her novel of Host
ages to Fortune her hero writes a successful
play TO which he gives the name of Kismet, II
has been stated that there were three Kismets
in the field, but that Is a mistake, there being
only two. The first published was Mrs. n
Sears work, issued late in February, in Lon
don, and still bearing that title. The second
which, when recently republished in England,
dropped kismet to distinguish it from the 9th
er, appearing as A Nile Novel, by George Flem-
ipg, Is the very charming volume of the No
Name Series, George Fleming being the pseu-
donym of the supposed author, Miss Julia
Fletcher.
A sketch of Tourgueneff and an essay on his
genius, by FL. II. Boyesen, will appear in
Scrbner's for June, which ~ ha- followed In
July by long story of Tonfg1eheh translated
by Mr.. Boyesen, which, with the accompany
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-18
F'orSaleat Bargain

NHE Stock and Fixtures of a Retail Provision
= 4 and Grocery Store Apply before the 18th inst.
at o.V congress Street, or to FRED. N DOW,
my15 ' " ' Az
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-18

There appear to be three principal points
where the Russians are concentrating in Or
der to effect passage of the Danube. The
first is Ismail, just at the head of the Delta OF
the Danube, and nearly opposite to Tultscha
on the Bulgarian side. As a passage here
would involve the army in bad marshes, and,
besides, would compel it to fight its way
through the whole length of the Dobrudja, it
is probable that the massing of troops and
guns at Ismail is for effect, and to draw away
the Turkish forces from other points. The
next locality is bend of the Danube to the
north, inclosing tongue of land easily forth
fed, and that almost impregnable. Around
the convexity of the bend, on the RoumaDan
side, are Reni, Galatz, Barbaschi and Braila,
only few miles apart. At one or all of these
places attempts are likely to be made, and a
crossing will be almost certainly effected. An
occupation of the Bulgarian shore at this
point will necessitate the evacuation of the
Dobrudja by the Turks, who will then have
to fall back to Sistova, Varna and Shumla.
The crossing will be far more difficult for the
Russians at this bend of the river, but, once
effected, its results will be correspondingly
great. The next point at which the Russians
are concentrating is opposite Silstria; hut, as
there is no railroad on the Roumanian side.
no extensive operations can be carried on by
the Russians.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-18

BLAcQUE BEY, former Turkish Minister at
washington for many years, is said to be the
person near the Sultan who dictates what
favors shall be extended Americans in con-
nection with the army. He has pretty
thorough knowledge of American newspapers,
as he suffered at the hands of some Of them.
There is little doubt that the action of the
Sultan in refusing to admit American CORES
pondents to the Turkish army is the result of
Blacque Bey's advice.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-18

BY this time next month citizens who de-
sire to write money orders at post offices will
oe told there are no blanks. Congress was
asked to make an appropriation to supply
blanks, but refused to do SO, and every man
who voted for Democratic Representative in
the House may take to himself share Of the
blame for the shameful confusion of public
business that will ensue from the lack OF
money-order blanks and similar conyeniences
in the post offices.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-18

PROFESSOR BAscoM OF Williams epitomizes
New England weather in way that will be
appreciated by the natives. He says, "Some
people think New England weather very fine,
as there really are some beautiful days. But
when one does happen along, you don't have
time to open your mouth aHd say God bless
it! before up comes an east wind and blows
the words right back down your throat"
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-18

1T now transpires that Eph Holland, one of
the Cincinnati ballot-box suffers, plead
guilty the other day when arragned, for the
purpose OF saving the regulations of leading
democratic politicians in the conspiracy to
steal the Ohio election last October. 1t is
not probable that Holland did this because of
the reverence he has for the leaders reputa.
tons, but because of the money they paid
him, which stands more to him than does his
character.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-18
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE.
FRED DOUGLASS in his reply to the at
scks made upon him shows that the assaults

FRED DOUGLASS in his reply to the at
lacks made upon him shows that the assaults
are the results largely of Democratic con-
spiracy to remove him from his office. A
large proportion of the persons active in op-
position belong to the ex-rebel slayeholding
element OF the district who were and are not
ed as the bitterest Of their class. Douglass
says he did not neglec: his business, and vas
absent only two days and only four hours
ride from the city. The report of the lecture,
he claims, was prejudiced and garbled, and
only a small portion was printed. The entire
meaning of the speech was, he asserts, per-
verteI. The lecture as whole was eulogy
on the National Capital, but all eulogistic
references were omitted, while Isolated SEN
tences from the darker side were presented as
showing the true spirit of the speech.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-18
THE PRESS
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY Is, 1877.

we do not read anonymous letters and communi
Cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases 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., 1877-05-18

THE Titusville Herald says the attention
of the entire petroleum trade is fixed upon
the new Bullion Run district. The average
production of petroleum last year did not
exceed $4,000 barrels a day. The demand
for oil is constantly increasing, and at pres
ent Bullion Run, which yields 2,3OO barrels
day, is the only hope of the trade that the
supply will keep up with the demand. 1t ap-
pears also that the new district is the only
spot in the entire oil region where flowing
1O0-barrel wells are found, and the interest
among oil men is intense. What the re-
sources of Bullion Run are is involved in
some uncertainty. None of the old-fashioned
1,200 and 1900 barrel gushers are found, but
there is no telling what may be developed
vet,
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-18
TNI = :;;: g.; 6 e.: $: :j
~ labels, Caveats, Assgn5
ments lnterferences, etc.
promptly attended to. INVENTIONS that have been
REJECTED / J: =: e
AV II v - " IL - flee, we can make closer
searches, and secure Pat
tents moro promptly and wlh broader claims than
those who are remote from Washington.
;;;:: ;;;; 5:
tentability. All cor
respondence strictly confidential. Prices low AND
NO CHARGE UNLESS PATENT Is
SECURED.
We refer to officials in the Patent Office, and to
inventors in every State in the Union.
c. A. SNOW & CO.,
Opposite Patent Office, Washington, b. c.
no23 dtf
Notice of Foreclosures

NOTICE is hereby given that ON the 10th day Of
IN August, A. d., 1871, Frank H. Fogg, of Cor
ham, in the county of Cumberland and state of
Maue, conveyed in mortgage to Edward Jordan, of
Name acres Of land H with the budpes @ there
on, situated in said Gorham, bounded on the South
west by the road leading from Alvah Lbby's to Dam
iel Murchs, Southeast by George H. Cooks, North
east by Daniel Davis and others. Northwest
by Peter Hodgdon's, fol the security of the sum
of three hundred dollars, payable in two years from
which mortgage is duly recorded In Cumberland
county Registry Of Deeds, in Book 1856, Page 2ss.
Whereas the conditions of said mortgage are broken
1. the subscriber, claim foreclosure of the same,
and give this notice Tor that purpose.
Dated this 4th day of May, A. D., 1877.
my5d3w* EDWARD JORDAN.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-18

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furn ished
with Card certificate couDtersigned by Stanley T..
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer a favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
i0nrnal.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-18

A CORRESPONDENT of the London Stan
dard paints Bucharest as Capua where the
hardest soldiers will soon lapse into effemin-
acy. Life in the Roumanian capital is like a
dream of Anacreon; the people are children,
the gentlest, kindest, most sweet-tempered
that can be, but as ignorant of real life and
unconscious of moral duties as the best chill
dren must be. The fair have an irresistible
leaning toward the brave, and plying dark
eyes bent upon the wearied soldier, soft lips
cooling dulcet Latin over his hard fate will do
more mischief to discipline than long marches
or rough fare. These rose-leaf dreamers ask
nothing but.tO be left in peace to their eterna
love making until the deluge comes and the
Jews have eaten them up. 1t is but very
small proportion who banker for Roumanian
unity, or a royal crown. They dislike, per-
haps, the hard and masterful Russian even
more than the Turk, but what can they do !?
They are now between the Russian hammer
and the Turkish anvil. But life goes on just
the same at Bucharest. The handsome car
riages in mad haste to get nowhere fill the
streets as usual. Julia or Faustina, dressed
in exquisite robes from Paris, reclines there
in and eyes the crowded pavement with clas-
sic languor. The innumerable restaurants
are crammed with idlers. And gentle love
is still the lord of all in Bucharest. Verify,
the Gear will do wisely to lead his soldiers
across the Danube as soon as possible.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-10-31

FRESH ARRIVALS from New York
Boston and Philadelphia, for fall of
1877. Schneberger & Branger I'M
aoubtedly have the largest and
choicest stock of boots and shoes
ever brought to Iowa comfy, en-.
bracing:
100 STYLES childrens shoes, com
prising every size, shape, grade and
color.
10 STYLES Ladies and Misses Lac
ed shoes side and 'front.', from finest
French kids to the plainest made.
SLIPPERS for ladies gents and
children.
BURT Doors AND SHOES, in the very
latest styles and finest (sewed) qual-
ity.
Boys PosTILLIoN and metal tip
ped boots, all sizes and qualities.
100 CASES mems and youths kip,
cowhide and calf boots aud shoes,
including all grad s, from the first
factories Of the country.
A SPECIALITY of the boot and shoe
trade enables us TO offer better in
dpcements il price, as well as varie-
ty,than any competing house. What
we say we will make good; if we fail
to do SO, we wont ask your patron
are.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-10-31

CONSUMERS CLUB.-Scores Of con-
Snmers are saving money by club
bing in buyiug their sugars by the
barrel, teas 10y the case, and other
groceries by the quantities They
save one-third by purchasing Sew
ing Machines, Cooking Stoves and
al their furniture, etc. Farmers
can make like saving by clubbing !;
saving in freights as well as profits
send for our circular. Address,
IL CONSUMERS CLUB,
jS LaSalle St, Chicago
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-10-31

On 4 GOLD DAsIs.--H. II. Os-
borne has arranged prices on all his
goods to a gold basis. His stock in
cIudes-Dress Goods, equal in style
and quality to any in the market;
Shawls, Cioaks and cloakings, Cotton
Goods, bleached and unbleached; En-
hroiderys, laces, trimmings, aud
notions of every description; Ready
made clothing; the latest and finest
Hats and Caps; Ladies and gents
underwear; Boots and Shees-Met-
calf and other makes; Groceries of
every kind and character. All of
which must and will be sold at low
est living figures. Remember | still
pay 20 CENTS FOR BUTTER, and
will take any quantity at that price.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-10-31

CLUE FARMING.-A new era in
stock growing was inaugurated with
Club Farming. Farming in all its
branches, as The several members
may each choose whether to grow
horses, sheep,cattle- or swine, with
in-growing, etc. The use of land
FREE. Each member buys and sells
Tor himseIf--is independent.-It is
better than colouy-better than to
he alone. Circulars free. Address,
lilly CLUB FARMING
5S LaSalle ST., Chicago
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-10-31

1868 was thirty-nine and fifty-fou,.
lnudrcd.hs for 1869, it was thirty
Two and fifty-six hundredths for
1870, it was fourteen and eighty
three hundredths for 1871, it was
about twelve cents, and during the
present year it will probably average
loss than four centA On Monday
last it was quoted at ., and now
when your currency has almost
reached the par of coin, YOU are en-
treated to sever all the cords which
have drawn it up ana let it sink back
into the black abyss of depreciation,
10 commit the volume of it to the
arbitrary domination of capital and
the value of it to the capricious jag
Cling of speculation | cannot go
with that party; | cannot persuade
myself to shut my eyes to the ex-
uerience OF the venerable past, and
20
THE TEACHINGS OF SOUND REASON.
believe these new political ecoa-
onists to be honest of purpose and
sincere of conviction, but | believe
they know not what they would do
Nv profound belief i, that no party
has arisen in our time whose instruc-
tons tend SO directly aud 30 surely
TO universal ruin, as that | have been
considering.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-10-31
ls il no; "a isNnlbus!

Mineral, or Divining Rods, an in
StInment that viii point out the 10
cation OF metals OF any kind; also
hidden on stolen treasures Of a met
aIc kind. Inclose stamp for circu-
lar, giving full particulars. Address,
Lyman Rockwell, Albion. Calhoun
county, Michigan. p. ., Box 1873.
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E. Osborne & Son.
Dry-Guods and Groceries,

WE have the best assorted stock OF Dry Good,
Notions, hats, caps, boots, shoes ready-madc
clnlhng groceries, glass and Queenswarc ever
offered IN This City. Never has there been a
more inviting time to buy goods. For cash
YOU can huy more goods TT our store than at
any other house III the City, We keep con
sonliy on hand large stock Of the celebrated
Bradley Il Melcalf Boots and SHOES, acknow.
edged by ALI 10 be the best boot aud shoe in
the market. The highest market price paid
for Country Produce Remember the Place
opposite \. T. Martins Hardware Store
4blt T.. OSBORNE d Son.
, 1877-12-12
ILLINOIS DAlRYMEN.
Fourth Annual Meeting OF tito Illinois
State Dafrymcn'a Association at EI1tn,
11I.--1iutter and Chccse.

Fourth Animal Meeting Of tic Illinois
State Natryncn'a Association at EI9tn,
1li.-1iutter md Ctlccse.
Spttfai NsDateA to The Cafcega Tribune.
ELoix, ILL.,. Doc. 1.-The fourth annual meet
ins Of tho Illinois state Dalt5men*s Association
opened this afternoon At Tho Court t-Mouse. The
attendance was not large tut an Increased number
Is expected Tomorrow. The weather Is delightful.
and much enthusiatm Ia rnan!fceted among The at.
tendants Elgn n s,tuAted IN the very heart Of The
Northwestern datsyiug region, and has, from nm
carly day, given great encouragement to this In.
dustFy.
TITO venerable President Of tho Association, Dr..
Jnscph Tcf{t. Of Efg1n, nfter calling tho meeting
10 order, delivered IN address Of welcome to tho
members Of the Convention. The response was
brienY made By Dr. J. Wordsworth. o! Marcnpo.
Thea followed the Addsess Of the day by Prof.
Frank II Hall. Of tho Sugar Grove lndustrial-
School. The snbtc choscn wat, ''Tha Buccess-
ful Agrsculturist and DatrJman, " which was Id
toned to With much attention. 49,.
t., usofTs H. T.: Lord. q Elg,n then gave biz paper
i tho AIst 1tontuncratlvc- How Can We Mako 1t
More SuF' wh!ch was we'll received. number OF
daiFy'nen OF experience also made pertinent re-
marks npon this topic, and a1ao upon tho other
fop's taken up: ~ Whst Ar she Eesensinal
An address was maue In Tho evening by Prof
tseorVc E. .Morrom-Bubjcet: ''The Future Of
Western nairy interests" In the nhsence Of iha
lion. T. Wilcox, Prof. Frank II. Hail, Of sugar
Grots. was called upon 10 III the vacancy. lie
was Listened to with great interest. after which
interesting remurks, followed by z. It. Seward, Of
NsscnQo. who gave q fnw hints on breeding. Ad-
3ougaed until 8 o. clock Wednesday.