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The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

Gov. KELLOGG may not be model gover-
nor, bat in his message he makes a good ex-
hibit of judicious administration. A chief
magistrate who has reduced the State tax
nearly one.half, cut down the running ex-
penses over one-half, and at the same time
discharged all the State Indebtedness that has
come due, has no reason to be ashamed of
his administration.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

THE death in Paris is announced of M.
Chaix-d' d'Est-Auge, aged seventy-six, one of
the most brilliant orators of the French bar.
He was elected member of the Chamber of
Deputies in 1884. 1887 and 1874 Having
given his adhesion to the empire, he was
made procureur general in 1857, a senator in
1862, and vice president of the Council of
State in 1868. A collection of his most cele-
brated speeches has been published.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

OK FANCY CARDS IL styles with name 10
- cts. Post paid. j. B. Hustled, Nassau, Rens-
Co., N. Y. de23d4Wt
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

1.-The company which has been play ing the sa-
cred drama of Daniel has disbanded. 1t seems
that during the intermssion Daniel and Bel
shazzar stepped out to get drink and one of
the Chaideans followed and wanted to bet that
Louisiana had gone Democratic. A discussion
ensued, and when the curtain rang up the
Chaldean was unable to see out of one eye, and
Beshazzar dropped out four front teeth in
merely saying, II am the King and the eudi-
ence, being critical one, took the ground that
their appearance was not historically accurate
and demanded their money back
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

AtteHtloh Is called TO the following City Ordi-
nances, which will be strictly enforcei
Removing Snow from Sidewalks
62.-The tenant or occupant and in case there
should be no tenant the owner any person having
the care of any building lot of land borderipg nOI
more than one hundred and fifty feet on any street
lane, court, square or pubic place within the city,
where there is any toot-way sidewalk, SHALL after
the ceasng to fall OF any snow, if in the day time
WITHIN hree hours, and If in the night time before
ten OF the clock of the forenoon succeeding cause
such snow to be removed from such foot way or side
walk, and, in default thereof shall forfeit and pay
sum not less than two dollars, nor more than ten
dolars and for each and every hour thereafter that
the same shall remain on such footway or sidewalk
such tenant, occupant, owner other person. shall
forfeit and pay sum not less than one dollar nor
more Than ten dollars. And if such building or lot
should extend more than one hundred and fifty feet
tenant or occupant, 0wne- other person. remove
such snow from the footway sidewalk for the space
OF one hundred and fifty feet according to the pro-
visions and subject to the penalties aforesaid.
Sidewalks to be Sanded
64.--Whenever the sidewalk or any part thereof
adjoining anv building OF lot of land on any street
shall be encumbered with ice it shall be the duty of
the occupant, and in there is no occupant the
owner or any person having the care of such build
ing or lot to cause such sidewalk to be made safe
aid convenient, by removing the ice therefrom or
by covering the same with sand or some other suit
able substance; and IN such owner or occupant
or other person. shall neglect to do, for the space
OF six hours during the day time. lie shall forfeit and
pay net less than two than five dollars and
like sum for every day that the shall continue
so encumbered.
c. K. BRIDGES,
dec27dtf City Marshal.
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q; e.; !: Is:
ments, Interierences, etc.,
promptly attended to. inventions that have been
) s; ! +:
searches, and secure Pat
tents mora promptly and wilh broader claims than
those who are remote from Washington.
s.: !: !: :;
tentability. All cor
respondence strictly confidential Prices low, AND
NO CRARGE UNLESS PATENT AS
SFCs RED
We refer to officials in the Patent Office, and 10
inventors in every State in the Union.
c. A SNOW & CO.,
Opposite Patent Office, Washington, d. c.
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Sale of Unclaimed Goods.

DISTRICT OF PORTLAND AND FALMoUTH,l
CUSTOM HOUSE, Portland, Dec IS, 1876. I
FEsHE following described merchandise remaining
Il in Public Store unclaimed for period of one
Office of the U. S. Storekeepers, Custom House
Building, on TUESDAY, the 9th day of January,
A. D. 1877, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, to wit:
Case DaguerIeotype Instruments, Chest and
contents, Q Old Bibles, Old Trunks, Trunk Old
Clothing Box Old Clothing, Bundle Old House.
hold Effects, 1 Chronometer, Feather, l Case con-
Bundle chronological Charts $500, Box Cigars
(1OO) Bottles and l Flask Brandy. 2 Bottles
Brandy, 3 Bottles Wine, Small Sewing Machine, 8
Denijohns and 1 Keg Wine.
Descriptive Catalogues can be obtained at this
office. 1. WASHBURN, JR., Collector.
d3w
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

THE late DIR. Oscar Peschel, professor of
geography in the University of Leipsc, was
the author of treatise on the races of man
and their geographical distribution, which
has been translated into English since his
death. Among the authors original views is
his opinion that continent which he calls
Lemuria-because inhabited by the families
of monkeys known as lemurs-was the home
of primeval man. or course, this continent
is no longer in existence, though parts of it
till remain. as Madagascar, portions of East
srn Africa, and the island of Cevlon.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
dr. Simon Cameron has made hi, appearance

MT Simon Cameron has made his appearance
in a new character. The negroes of Hilton
Head have named chapel in his honor ''Saint
Smon's Chapel" This is the way n which
the Pennsylvania fox" became canonized: In
the spring of 1866, just after the close Of the
war, number of Senators, members of the
Cabinet and other government officials made
visit to Hilton Head, and Simon Cameron
was one of the party. On Sunday they attend
ed negro church, and after the sermon the
minister made an appeal for money to pay q
debt of about $500 on the chapel. Cameron
became greatly interested and proposed to ths
Washingtonians to raise the money, be himself
contributing the largest share. This was done.
and the negroes in gratitude called the church
St Simon's Chapel
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

The reform ranks in the House are about
to be strengthened by the accession OF dis
tinguished reformer, David Dudley Field.
the counsel for Fisk and Tweed. He is fit to
be Randalrs right-hapd man.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

The Windsor stands among splendid church
es which line the Fifth avenue. The house is
quiet, stately, high-toned, and complete in every
department 1t is at easy distance from the
Central Park and amusement halls. Its read
ing room has on file newspapers from all the
large cities of this country and Canads, and
every convenience for writing is provided by
the official whose sole duty is the attending to
the wants of the guests. The WINDSOR HOTEL
is located in the most fashionable quarter of
New York
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

Commercial Bulletn:-The sword of Damo-
cles may have been very terrifying object in
its day, but if Damocles had walked down
town last week trying to keep his feet on the
slippery pavement and bis eye on a mile or 40
OF ten pound icicles suspended over his head.
he would have sat down TO his mutton with
Dlonysius in the afternoon as calmly as il the
sword had been toy balloon.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
~ been duly appointed Executor of the Will of
WILLIAM SAWYER, late of Portland
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and has
taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds as
the law directs. All persons having demands
upon the estate OF said deceased, are required
hibt the same; and all persons indebted to said
estate are called upon to make payment to
JONAS HAMILTON Executor.
Portland, Dec. 10Th. 1876. d1aw3WS+
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

Mrs. Milliss was asked the other day, how
she managei to get along so nicely with Mr..
Mllliss, and frankly replied: ooh feed him
well When woman marries her happiness
for little while depends upoo the state of her
husbands heart, after that, it's pretty much
according to the state of the stomach.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

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 eommu-
nications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
COASTING In THE STREETS.

CITY MARSHAL's OFFICE
Portland Dec 21, 1876. {
FTyHE following streets have been designated on
Il which boys can coast with sleds during the
winter, and on none others If detected in coastng
on other public streets, the penalty OF the law will
be enforced.
On Mayo street.
On Fox, from Washington to Back Bay.
On New High, below Cumberland street.
On Melleu street
On Pleasant to Centre street.
On atlantic to Fore street.
On Fore from Atlantic street.
On Grove, from Congress to Portland street.
On Clark, from Salem to Summer street
dec23dtf G. X. BRIDGES, City Marshal.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
THE PRESS
THURSDAY MORNING, JAN. 4, q,

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate countersigned by Stanley T.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon by demanding
credentials of every person claiming represent
inurnal
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
NOTICE..
Civ of Portland.

City Of Portland.
TEHE surveys now going on un0er the direction of
IL the City Engineer for the purpose of making
correct plans of all the estates in the city for the
use of The assessors department. require the fullest
their estates properly delneated the plans. For
this purpose persons having in their possession pr.
yate plans OF property in the city which they are
disposed to loan to the city are requested to give
notice of the same to the undersigned at the City
Building so that they can be used when required
JOHN L. HULL, Clerk.
December II, 1876 del3ltf
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

1t is related that a Dutchman read some
where that money doubled itself by compound
interest every fourteen years. if it was put care
fully away and left untouched. The guileless
Hollander at once dug hole in the cellar and
buried four hundred dollars in teakettls.
This was fourteen years ago last Wednesday.
On that day he rose at four o'clock in the morn
ing aud dug up his cash, with the confident ex-
pectation that it had increased to eight hundred
dollars. His disappointment was great; and
when his friends talk to him about mathemat-
les now he expresses the opinion that ''Dem
arthmetics ish all liep'
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
EDINBURGH MAGAZINE

The British Quarterlies give to the reader well
digesed information upon the great events in con-
emporaneous history, and contain mas terly criti-
csm all that is fresh and valuable in literature, as
well a summary of the triumphs OF science and
art. The wars likely to convulse all Europe will
form topics for discussion that will be treated
with thoroughness and ability nowhere else to be
found. Backwood's Magazine is famous for stories,
essays and sketches of the highest literary merit
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

sAGADAHoC COUNTY.

The Sagadahoc Medical Society has chosen
the following officers: President, DR.. Fl. s. B.
Roland Curtis of Richmond; Secretary and
Treasurer, DIR. E. NJ. Fuller of Bath; Execu-
tive Committee, Dr. A Libby of Richmond,
DR.. G. w. Price of Bath, DIR. r. ID. Bibber of
Rath
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
D. III. BARNES. Accountant,

EpOOKS opened, examined. balanced, and closed;
Id Trial Balances and Cash Accounts Investigate
ed Complicated accounts adjusted. Special atien-
tion bankruptcy matters the settlement of estates
examination of agencies, and other matters requiring
the services of thorough accountant Orders lett
at 2s Exchange St, Portland, Me- or forwarded by
mai, promptly attended to.
aug26df W&Ssep30tf
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
NOfice.

Notice.
STATEMENT of the Standing of the Portland
~ Steam Packet Co., January |. 1877.
Capital Stock (a paid i'm 100000.
The company owes nothing
d. COYLE. Treasurer.
STATE OF MAINE, Cumberland IS. Subscribed
anu sworn 10 pefore me- j. F. LISCOMB,
,-o ,a- Justice of the Peace.
oahuaiy - io'i' jan3d3t
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

Some paragrapher got up right end first and
wrote as follows: ''The smallness of the negro
vote in the Southern States is doubtless owing
to the large number OF original Georgia min
strel and Tennessee jubilee singer troops at
present devastating the North"
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
$40 Per Day

S-&AN be made by energetic salesmen with our
~ goods. Call at 42s Exchange Street. between
and 10 A. M, enclose 90 fol directions,
&C., to Box 1882 Portland. Maine. ia20deodtf
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
From Mrs. Isaac Moore, Of Richmond, VT.

''Some three years since I was attacked with
a severe cough, soreness and Irritation of the
lungs, to which was added asthma in severe
torn, During the first year tried several of
the most popular medicines of the day but re-
ceived no real relief, and L almost despsifed of
ever regaining my health, when was induced
to try DIR. WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHER.
RY, which very soon relieved me. My cough
became loose, the soreness and irritation dis
appeared, and my general health began to
mend. 1 continued its use. aud few bottles
restored me to better health than ever hoped
to enjoy again. believe the balsam to be the
most reliable remedy that can be found. 80
cents and 81 bottle. Sold by all druggists.
ja1eod&W1w
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

Now is the season of the year when the man
with broad-brin hat, which is cavorting down
the slippery gutter before stiff breeze, wishes
that he had learned to swear when he wa, a
small boy.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

Detroit Free PreSS:-A Detroit woman made
application for the position of janitor at the
city hall. but was informed that she could do
nothing in that office. Il couldn't ebp' said
she. "After 1 had taken one or two of them by
the necktie, and jammed 'em through the wall
like this, guess they'd shut up, wouldn't
they Picking up. his hat, which had been
loose ends of his collar, he replied. GO for the
othce,, madam-you shall have all my infiu-
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
'ERMS $500 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE.
Gossip and Gleanfngs.

Haven't you got cheekr' was the responss
OF Meriden four-year-old boy when his teach
er, at his first day in school, asked him IL he
could read. 0
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

There was an amateur performance on Lucas
Place, last night, of play, written for the oc-
casion, called "The Prodigal Son."
The Prodigal appeared in very tat
tered raiment, which displayed to full advan.
tage leg of such marvellous proportions below
the knee that one old lady critically
remarked, he bad violated the propretes of
him.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

Ddnbury Ne1cS:-The modern cook stove ia
approaching degree of perfection which will
require competent engineer with stated
salary to run it,
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
COPARTN ERSHIP.
COMPREHENSIVE.

NTE E have this day formed copartnership under
w the firm name of MICAH SAMPSON e. Co !,
and have taken the store head of Commercial Wharf,
formerly occupied hy Perley s. Russell, for the pur,
pose of carrying on the Ship Stores and Chandlery
business, and solicit the patronage of the public.
MICAH SAMPSON,
JAM 1st, 1877. A. L. SMALL.
JAZZ d2w
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
PREMIUMS.

New subscribers applying early for the year 1877
may have, without charge, the numbers for the las
quarter of 1876 of such periodicals they may sub
scribe for.
Neither premiums 10 subscribers nor discount to
clubs can be allowed unless the money is remitted
direct to the publishers. No premiums given to
clubs
Circulars with further particulars may be had on
application
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

published every THURSDAY MORNING 1T $3.50 a
yeir if paid in advaace at $500 year.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch OF space, the
le lgth of column. constitutes square"
S150 per square daily first week. IS cents per week
afer; three insertions, less, S1.00; continuing
every other day after first week, 80 cents.
Half square, three insertions. less, rs cents; one
week, 81 90; 80 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one third additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs'' and "AUcTIoN
SALES" $500 per square per week; three insertions
or less $3.50.
Advertisements inserted in rhe "MAINE STATE
Press" (which has large circulation in every part
of he State for 81 90 per square tor first insertion
50 cents per square for each subsequent insertion
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
FOR SALE.

r6yHE furniture, fixtures and lease of the Thorn
IL dixie Hotel, Rockand, Maine. The above ho-
tel is well known to all the travelling public and is
doing business second TO hotel in the state. De-
string to make change in our business, is the only
reason tol selling. Apply Immediately to KALI
Loeb & WHITE Prep. Thorndike Hotel, Rock
land. Me. dc0If
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

So rapidly does health decline when assailed
by Bright's Disease, Dropsy, Kidney ard
irregularities and general prostration of the
nervous system that no time should be lost in
administering DIR. BULLOCK'S KIDNEY
REMEDY NEPHRETICUM. and the whole
system will be rejuvenated and restored to
health. june6eodawlw
8-23-32
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
STATE NEWS
ANpRoscoGGIN COUNTY.

The new Odd Fellows Hall in Lewiston will
be dedicated by the r. w. Grand Lodge on
Monday evening, Jan. s. Music will 5e furn-
ished by the Mend-lssohn club of Lewiston,
aud an grafton will be delivered by Rev. IL.
w. Bolton.
KENNEBEo COUNTY.
Gardiner people are signing petition to the
President for the pardon of A. R. Simmons,
convicted of swindlipg through the u S. mail.
Three months of his sentence still remain, and
he is said to be quite sick IN Jail.
PENoBsCor COUNTY.
j. NJ. Hodgkins Esq. of Bangor. whose sep
is supposed to have perished in the Ashtabula
disaster, ihas been unable to identify the re-
mains.
A Frenchman named Joe Susie, formerly of
Oldtown, has been for several months hunting
on the headwaters of the Peaobscot On the
11th ult. he was going from his camp at the
forks of the West Branch of the Penobscot to
a logging camp on the Pttston Township, when
he fell and struck his side against u stump,
hurting him internally, from the effects Of
which he has died.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
s25. $50. 500. 5000. $500.

The reliable house OF ALEX FROTHING-
KIAN e. CO.. Ne t3 Wall ST.. New ork.
publish handsome eight page weekly paper, called
the Weekly Financial Report, which they send free
to any address In addition to large number OF ed
ilorias financial and other TOPICS it contains very
full and accurate reports of the sales and standing
of every stock, bond and security eealt in at the
Stock Exchange. M4s.rs EROTHENGHAM N
& co. are extensive brokers, of large experience
and tried integrity In addition to their stock brok
erage business, they sell what are termed ''Privl-
leges." or Puts and Calls" now of the favorite
methods of legitimate speculation. Their advice is
valuable, and by following it many have made for
tunes -NeW York Metropolis.
oct9 dS&Wtf
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
Sleigh Barge Champion.
J. w. ROBINSON,
City HO,es STABLES.

is ready TO furnish Sleighing Parties at shortest
notice and lowest prices; any turn out from nice
single team to six in hand, /. Call and see him.
dec27 DIFF
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepte0 by the
PUBLISHING CO.,
AT 1O9 ExcnANGE ST., PORTLAND.

1T I09 EAOHNNUIl NI'' OIFIHA
TERMS: Eight Dollars Year in advance. TIC
mail subscribers Seven Dollars Year if paid in adj
vance.
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TERMS (inciudiElg POsdage)
Payable strictly i'm Advance.
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CLUBS.

CLUBS.
A discount oftwenty per cent will be allowed to
clubs of four or more persons Thus: four copies OF
Blackwood of one Review will be sent to one ad-
dress for $780, four copies of the four Reviews and
Blaekwood fors$4s and so on.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
Horses WiznfereN,

a Tmv farm, on hay and grain at $40 per month,
"a Sunny yards and running water Horses
taken and returned and carriages stored without ex-
ira charge Apply at once. G. P. MATTOCKS,
nov23dtf 313 Exchange Street.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04
CITY ADVERTISEM ENTS
CITY ORDINANCES,

Attention is called to the following City Ordi-
nances, which will be strictly enforced:
Removing SnoM from SidewalLa
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-04

yOB PRINTING neatly executed at
this seEace.
, 1877-07-21

money .icnders which demands OF wants re-
sumption by contraction Of the currency, OF
tho establishment ot hn exclusive gold-eis-
culating medium. Tho sudden expulsion Of
paper naoncJ, and tho demand upon tanks,
cities. railroad corporations, md individuals
10 ray debts in aold, to pay mortgages aud
bonsts md interest in gold, and rot
nsoro than $lso,00o.ooo In gold pot.
a{blo TO bo lad, will be ilnal
foreclosure on the whole indebtedness
of the whole people. Merchants do not
aesire such n condition Of things manu-
faetnrcrs ARC not asking for It; tho grcat
fntercsta engaged in transportation do not
seek such a change In the business Of tho
country; nor do tho agrioultnriats, and the
miners, or tile n,tchanics md 1aborer., dc.
maud the general sweeping Away Of tho
paper currency, and tic reduction Of money 10
the comparative small snm Of gold to DO
found. Who la 1t, then, that In making this
monstrons demand? Who Ia It That ls plot.
ting aud schomiuX for this contraction md
construction of business nnd rnin Of Industry.
and this general foreclosure Of every form
Of Indebtedness? Tho demand Is made ex.
clusirely by this class Of Blasks,--tI,eso
MISREPRESENTATION, these robbers OF tile
living aud dasec,ators II the dcnd,-she
&hgIr1s Of Wall street.
The most painful isart Of all this business
In, the inject slavery Of tho Eastern press.
Scarcely an Easten, paper, except In Phila-
aelp1'a, has tho ceurago or the Independence
, 1877-07-21

The Chicago prusiute markets wste must of them
ea*1es yesterday, With tesa dn,nc. Mcts pork
closed a6!10c per brt higher. at Si3.17! i6p1a 10
for August md Sl3. ;j0Qi II: 59!i for September.
Lard closed Tic per 10u lbs towss. Mt $snf!s1
ut0o for Aucuas nnd So o5gf4. OIL for September.
Meats wetc seadsef. NJ 5c for ioase shoulders And
&c for do s'lnst ribs. Lake fscishts wcrc active
nud firm. At oa.c for corn tn Buffalo. tfighwfnrs
wrte atron:. At 81. 0s per gallon Flour was dull.
Wheat cto-sd ::,ic lower, at s1.37 tor jn1y hna
s1,li for August. torn closed .4q,se lower, At
THO rash a1,l 4u'tc for August Oats closed Ln,l.
n. ;Dxc cash and .H!ic fur August. Rye was
Huict NJ H'c for August. hurley closed Mt nc for
new 40. !: seller September. Hogs were at.fve
nn, :'c higher. closing arsn Vt -. aof,. 1. Cattta
WEIR Aut1 and easier. wtth ta1ea At s.. -.
:hrcp were tnll. nt 81 O1fs5. 10. Ono hundred
.ol"Fs IN go!d would buy a10o. % III erccnbacks
At t,c Closc.
, 1877-07-21

and perfection Of plot hcr late endeavor. IA
Blnestocking." For tho convenience Of
those who desire TO preserve tho attractive
scrial. it in furnished in 1,alf-rnge form,
ready for the acrap~book, the only way in
which it can he properly saved for future
reading. This story combined with The
Home Department will mnde Saturdays sup
plement OF THE TRIBUNE as interesting rs
any publication Of the day.. For months the
Department has advanced stcadity uutit II
las become necessity to the ladics Of tie
Western country. and the most popular fea-
ture Of modern journalism. Its columns arc
supplied from a1f parts of The Unitad States.
AMI It Is Invaluable TO tho housekccper and
comfort 10 tasteful and appreciative women.
Extra copies Of tho paper containing Mrs.
EDWARDS story can be obtaincd by writing
or applying to tho Office.