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DID m MTRDER ms F.iTHERS



Late last night or early this morning a
1re toos place m the residence Of william Hen
~ Brown, ON Browns lane, MiddletOwn. Before
1t became known tho inside OF the house was
DESTROYED. Henry Brown was burned that
only few small pieces OF his remains were seen
when persons went into the house. William
Henry Brown WIS formerly the owner OF the
house wherein he met his death. together with
four or five acres I adjoining Land, the whole Of
winch were valued a ABOUT twenty 1--WE hundred
doll RS. For some reason or another the proper
", probably 10 avoid attachment, was last SIM
mer conveyed by deceased TO his son CHARLES.
Father ana son we're hard drinkers.
since the Transfer Of the prOpsfty the flther
and son have mad frequent quarrels, and last
night IA very violent scene occurred between
them at about O'Clock. The rows between the
father aud son are said 10 have arisen In conse-
qIence Of threats by the uafent TO have back
the property which he gave to his son IN the
summer Of 1876. This, II is stated, has given tho
son cause 20 hat the father, and the frequent
qulrrels Increased the bitterness u feeling
The daughter # the dead man lives with her
husband, Fillmore tOrgsn1l III, about half mile
from the scene VI the Gro. shortly after y
o'clock last night Charles brown went 10 MS
SISTERS house and said that he was going TO
remain all night, an unusual circumstance "A.
ne lived ~ has fathers house. About2 O'Clock
TINS morning Charles Brown, who sleut on the
lower moor u ms brother n-law's house, called
out 10 tuggeshhli mat hls fathers house was on
nre' ana herein lie- great mystery, for II IS IN.
T. '--ihls 10 see Henry Browns hOu,s from
where Charles slept, ana no one could know
ihcie was = 'e gong on unless the nsmes shot
M, which VS. not the fact IN This instance
inarles Brown " - dressed Wh"n ha called mis-
rOiher in-l ~, md wden asked how he Calno
t. he about AZ mat hour, SAID that his sister mad
demei.
The two men, Fillmore Corrcshall and Charles
ltroNn, 'hen went ~ the 'llIUrtlnn Of Henry
lirnNn's house, hnd when they got within full
view Of 1t ige"snnll rem rkrd; "Why. that Is
u nre Il II only amp J. hut Charles persisted
IN Il 1t was a nte. when they got Oppns to the
house brown went to the residence Of Mir.
Georgia A iir wn, Trial Justice Of MiddletOwn,
aud a. kod nim W come aud help hIm. Mr..
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Arm. for the Ottoman Empire.

Messr- schuyler, Hartley Gfaham, who rep
re ent the Provence Tool COnIpAny and the cor aud
Soaps rhe es ah ishmrnts, say hat nuta single new
ordoT Tor mas been crve1 from Europe Df tcr
OF those m4nui.c urrrs. Tue hr,t mentioned Is s. lll
husy iuhllnE tlr % 4 coDt.lci, M de Two years 40
Win the Iufh-h Government ealing for 2OJ 90 stand
o. uuuul IN Tor three w. 100 unO mu.kets M
aecordAncr wan ms, haze nlrp4ah been sen, ind
1u.uuO oi ter nalnu. 2uYuDl ar' amazing shipment
il t' siH4urr Iuil-. Tn Lltus Nlli t. NcN ia,rn
g. coupled cargo, anu bt IA aAte dlrect Tor CON
IL M
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Brown did so, and was proceeding to make an
entrance through the door, whom Charles brown
SAID they could not get In that way and Justice
Brcwn went toward the window, but after
delay had been caused In this manner. " was
found that inrress could he had through tho
door "a usual, plainly showing that Young brown
had lied. When the men got inside thev couId
see portions Of the body, but the features we're
not recOgniZ bile.
The prevailing opinion on the Isl nd Ia that at
a late hour the son killed the father and then
set fire to the house. The utmost excitement
mi
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Lauuh,er IA, n phy-,c,nn'- Expense

tramp whom DR.. Won der Luehe Of rs Fifth
street. William onrgh. nred on lursdtN 10 shov.l tle
ic'and snow fron IN front IT hi, residence worked
slowly for three hours and then lcminucd 81 Tor nj.
worh lhf nufini refused to pay 49, AMI the tram In
ulenAhtN asHt whether he expected to Trt labor 10.
uullh llr trmonHrated 10 long anu nu.si tle
lnItpi A. u hS'h pald Jim w. aud the tramp said u
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THE SUN.
1877. NEW YORK. 1871

The dirprcnt editions Of THE sr'S dl-iri r' ne1
year VIII be the same as during the yer taat - ""
pussed. The daily edition viii on Woes day. ishaS
Of tour pages and N Sundays sheet ~ ols pi;'tS
90 bread columnsi while the weekly edition Ni oe'
sheet Of eght pages OF the same ain uson' -ll car
lcter that are Already familiar 20 our freul
The Sun VIII continue 10 be the strrDuln. A'''h
OF reform and relrenchment, and Of IA fu -ttlu
statesmansnp, wisdom aud integrity Tor hIi W,
tence, imbecniy, and fraud IN me atnit. ''rli'a
public affairs. II VIII contend Tor TIE ~, q. a'''
TIE people 10y the people nj Tor tae urorl. .' 'n''
To government b. frauds IN the bal 1t box n1l "
counting Of Vutc', enforced by u4ltu>
VIII cnielyor TO supply It's reader, = bliY n.' n'i~
nom a in hon Of souls-~ith She most ttr .'t
pletc. and trustworthy accounts Of cIrfcli -
will employ I r tins purpose numerous q ~ ~
selected stan frrporcr' ant cpr9espoul i' '''
ports FROM Washington, especial Y, VII Doe f-.t 80
rate, and fearless, ami It VII dou'tc,'
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not give them, ahile it VIII cIlrYpf n
nlcucc o. TIE puouc by defendant rIs
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81 Osyear posI p4ll. or Van sc s.-i" '''''
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The SUNDAY ed,ton alone. eix ~, sl!l'
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The WEEKLY SIN. eight pages Of ~ hrt' ''N
viii % furnished dur,ns 1877 a. Tue rA1 VI 81
llst paid.
The oeuen OF thi' large reduction from
rltei tue WEAKLY "A BE- eal pf. N'
subscribers Without to necessity Z men'
Al tnc same time, II any u our tueai.
extending CONGRATULATIONS W. o. AL be- 81 '.''. ''
ana ~ ~ such person who sea a " tt. W
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year postage pud. the erpen'es Of paper a'I ''
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V'0 puIL,pELPn!N,

=" IT TT 1T '' NJ,
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
THE OLD ESTABLISHED ROUTE AND SHORT LINZ
NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA
IA Through Trains each WAY d,yi Dcpots IN Phila.
oclphia, IN New YORK.
ATracks. the most Improved Equipment ami the Fast
vst Time consistent wlth absolute safety
ENnrcss trains leave New York via peshrOssea ana
tnr,itndt st-. ferries. as iouuWs;
73o. SD so ,Nip hmiteni 1880 \ NJ. 1t. g. o. T..
$50 % T. NJ. and ~ midnight. sunday, $50 \. NJ.
2. u +, $50 Anln T.. VI.
ReurnnS rlln. lelye Philadelphia. SEQ $3.50 T..
$50 $50, and IL \. VI. Nlmit'd express lt25 T. M,
lao i,i;in. AMI 7;35 +. NJ, ami ~ INF night. On
lSml4nirht
1IcNci Offices 526 AMI oi Bioidway. No. l Aston
House, ami foot Of DesbrOsses and Cortlhndt St.,
Court IT,. BrolApli m lilo, and lls hudson T., To.
Battery place
FRANk THOMSON u. VI. BOYD ia
General MANAGER. GENT Passenger Agent
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ttlusltal .sns,rum,nis.

GREAT OFFER !-Durng hondays we viii dis
~ po.r OF lOl new AMI secl ll.htdd pianos AMI or
Rhns OF nrsc as, makers Including Nater,' at lower
price. than ever before offered 7-pci. pianos $3.50 ~,
oct, $40 cash, MT used "A wear, N perfect urdcr
Organs from $50 o. 600 cash NOT nseI slN months
HOkAt r. WATERS a SO :, 40 East i'm st. \ y
4 FEW secondhand Weber pianos at very great
~ barghius. some Of them used Dut very snort time
by our best music ans ami rcflly Almost a. good as
nrWt ~ Warranted in every respect. flense cJl at
the WEBER AlEl,OONS. 81 aN. mud ldtn II.
4 4 S15-lllndsume rosewood pnauufortp dlarrt
~ unArr modern lmprON emeuts. Is East IAirl d.,
nrtr "a aN
lElI rIFI'I. carved rosewood pfsnOforte tlsO
ID CuH tfnl tyrrY iml rove urnt sAcrincr tor c,sh
j, RIDDLE, ~ MaNrrlry place, near liroadwAy
plA NOs -7ocnyes. oNrrstruny, nr t-class ulak r.
tlno also one, fleh uptigts ana sdu res, rent, 90
Prince organ little used fNli nlNlndeln. 80
hOIDON SON, - East Iith n.
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Soaro auo 4oon'.
TTp.TOwN ADvERrI-ERs

May leave their favors for IHR sun o. the oalp
authorized uptown iyerusa mt O;ices,
1.2JS Broadway, corner u 3lst ST. Il W. W. ant
3OS West I'D st.. opposite Grand Operi use. AM
No. 100 Sd ". corner o. i7th st., uIth y I NJ
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Attn JONES Sr.-Cnesp FURNISHED 'oms ~
~ housekeeping, board II desIrcd. Near BttcAer ~.
" % Otu
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yorsrs, Damages, Dc.

nN account OF my husbands DEATH horses. suita.
~ ole tor any blAinees Al halt value. w oOuln oh
ay blacksmith shop.
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A = 330 Broome ST., one door from BoArr ~
Rent very low.
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dopartn,rsbip gotit,s.

FURNITURE. CARPETS. BEDDING. AL
II stoves sold AZ lowest cash prices on weekY "
monthly payments no additional charge on tine sdis
J.LYSCH. 3Oi Eig lth avenue.
between 25th tnd 2btA -.
WEEKLY AND NON ruLY PAYMtNrS
w taken for furniture. carpets. and oeddn! Ai'r
mense STOCK and low prices
cOWPERlHwAIr& CO.'S. 1855 CnathanG
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FOR QUEENSTOWN AID LIVERPOOL.
iisi lAN fSNif' \ VI
Gel .......... ..................ffb : 800 \. VI.
ADRi ATTIC 10. ) T.. NJ
Prom Waite star Dock, Pier 50. Nortn river
Cthins ah nnii~lip- saloon. $50 ma Zoo. gold.
Return tickets ON favorable term, ~tcrrdSr, IS
H. j. Colsils. Agent, ~ Broadway, Ncw YORK.
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.tur sale ano 10 Get.

rNnE STORE, l00 Nassau it.. Sun bui,i.ns, .Il I,
sui: able for banking. insurance, or general Il.f
ness steam heated. Apply NJ the sun Pubn saton
Office. 40 Nassau u.
pp-uOUsF, stable, and two lo's i3i ~. near tth
30 av; Gil store aud rooms. y5j 81 av, Br0OSbn.
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persJntl slutlt.s.
Nublit ttotitts.

NOTICES hereby given that certificate No. POS fo'
IN Is shares OF the Mani attain Fire Insurance tom
psny of the city Of New lork standing Ia my name,
having been lost misald. shall maze application "
the said company for u new ccrtincate thereof.
CHAS. CARPENTER,
20 warren ST., HUDSON. y. Y
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Tracks the most Improved Equipment. ami the Fast
esl IInIe c-nslstcnt WIN alsllute sAfely.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-05-26

An osfiesr Of TIE steamer City G.
Brussels. who was lsGdsd 81 Crook
haven by the steamer Russia. reports
all weil On the former vessel shcss hs.
left her, 210 miles west Of Fas'nel..
BELGIUM, May 25.-The strike Il toe
co.iiers here Is assuming . serious char
ac.er A large force Of troops arrived
and the cavalry cleared the streets to
day. Some persons were injured and!
several arrests were made
Prince Bismarck. and family started
for Kissengen t'-day
CoSsTASriSoPLE Ma IA body
of Sofas proceeded 80 The Ch.nDer Of
D. puties to-day. to dem,nd the dismiss
a. of Ministers. The Cham bers received
the deiu.stie. OF five Sofas ani lis
cussed their petition. The debate b.
came 50 stormy that the President was
obliged 20 suspend the sitting rhe
Sofas then marched - the Palace. Il
is believed some Of shs Minister. will
resign.
The transmission Of private kilograms
in the interior is prohibited. unless the
dispatches are writtsn in the Turkish
language.
CAIRO. May 25.-Prince Haston ani
staff have s'ariel. for Alexandra
Egyp,'s contingent will probably de
part Tomorrow.
ERzERorM. May 25.--Thc Russians
yesterday st.."scd Klr4 The assaults
were repulsed. There was heavy firing
on both sides. which continued yes.er-
day evening The result, is unknown
To CHRISTIANS There will be 4
sermon tomorrow evening Ii the Epis-
copal Church oa the doctrine Of the
Trinity.
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,..r.r.ft,- Tn. ra.,-i.,, ana h,,ks in
- ;..,..o.s f,i,ino ~ slow whe,h-
- ~ moray Wa. Comfy Road Poll.
Territorial - S.h-cl Ives L. giving
fr..i,- u ,a.b ,n.t,,cr. we law. nlseeci
:. s~rr,,r.r H.. (,.n,,-v rur3 In, we
h.. =. 4.,,i.. .,.+o 49,. ,,o,+i>n NJ
;, .a..,ll H.. IN .r..3;..s3 IN the
81 al T.-i.nr,.I Ed The A..
80. sd ~f.,,;ff .,,,},,.-.s ,h. No
- :. -. -. 80 "a II. -.
-. -. IN. t2,.rI :, No r>-s
D,.-;..1..r.a. - -. n.,l,a..l3 g r.
9, r. -, =. ia M a.
- 49, :, C, -{.rs 80
-, =; IN. ga ~. I,s}.. . nav. ~;
-. ...-''...,.,'., r,rr;.rr,a,
phi ,n4 I7oal En..,. an !, = o.s 50
a,ora han he ! rb.r..,.I Win ~ ,b;s
So ~, ca,i....,.3 =. ia. pa ~
80 - - g., ,rra.,,,. -,~.;.,,~.;
e. Sl4t a. RI Ed tn ST.
=, 49, ot.,o.; ,,.;,I. s2o,S :, palI
IT, r.,.;,,+s II, hos ,oro,,,..3 g. -,
ending con,,riss;ons tho s,,n of
= 3-oSf ia rsIlsct.d ~ school, Toy
= "a 90 ana - ,ors;,.e3 f,- he has
turned over - 1O- Is He collected of
Territorial tax 30 $50 70 and turne,i in
,s raca;n,a3 for tho sum, ~, - IA az
.ba,is & 900 "a lc>s on ,bcSa ,hr.a
funds than he was charged with TAX.
ing all these funds together he has COL
lected sI543o - and has accounted
FIR and turnei in the sun, of sI5 1se On
la.v;nr >. balance dua h;r, f,on, .ha
County Of three dollars and 6f,y.6ve
cents. See Exhibit t" $ herewith filed
from WAGES one IN sixtcen for detail
ed statement of the receipts and dis
bursements Of his account.
The examination of the TreaSnrer'S
and SheriTs accounts leaves the i'm
preston on our minds that these officers
in place Of redeeming county scr,p. as
provided by law. that is by navinu its
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LouisviLLE. Ky. "a Tenbroeck
made the mile dash to-day in l:39a--
the best time on record by two seconds.
TenbToeck has now to bis credit the
hest one. three and four mile heats OH
record. He will run against the two
mile record.
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SNOHOMISH FINANCE RE.
PORT.

10 tie Honorable Board IF county Come
mtsssoners q !S"ohomish Coa'.ty. Wash
iH9toR Territory:
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TORONTO, May 24-The Canadian
military to the number If ten Thousand
sent Offers through the government at
Ottawa to volunteer to serve in any
part Of the empire where they may be
required In case England becomes in
v0lvcd in war.
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LONDON. May 25. The Times esti-
mates from ths rate Of speed and the
direction in which the steamer City OF
Brussels was proceeding on various oc-
casions when spoken, that she will be
due ut Queenstown May eth or 2sth.
An Official inquiry by the board Of
trade into the wreck of the steamer DA.
kota commenced to-day.
The Russian telegrsphio agency an.
nounccs that reinforcements have
reached the Russian detachment which
evacuated Hakum Kalsh.
Bucharest, May ga small Rus
sian war steamer has been capture,
and burnt by the Turks near Islsed.
LONDON. May PA st. Petersburg
telegram states that the Turks after
bombsrding Fort Adler landed corps
Of Circ.ssiAns from seven transports.
This part Of the coast is denuded OF
Russians troops.
The Russians near Sakum kaleh
maintain their positions and await re-
inforcsmsnts.
The Turkish report. which Gays that
the Russians had made an unsuccessful
attempt to recapture the place is un-
founded.
QuEESsrows. May 25.-Ths steamer
Russia, which arrived to-day from New
York. landed the fourth officer Of the
disabled steamer City Of Brussels q,
Crock Haven this morning The City
Of Brussels yesterday wac two hundred
aud seventy miles from Fsstneli and
tugs have gone out to meet her. She
Is expected to reach Queenstown Sun
day.
CoNsrASriSorLE. May ?5-In con.
sequence of the Sofia demonstration
yesterday state Of siege has teen pro
claimed in Constantinoplc and vicinity
PARIS. May 25.--It is said not,
hes been communicated to all conserva.
tive provincial papers stating that dur.
ing tho three months interval between
the dissolution OF the Chamber and sh,
general elections. President MacMahor
is Perfectly entitled to decree . state o
sieg-.
Signatures are being secured amonl
the Paris tradesmen to petition rep
ressnsing tha, recen, events are paral
ysing trade,
CoSsrANriSorLE. May 25.--ot;o
man troops aud insargens CircAssian
have advanced from Sakum kalel
about 4e0 miles into the interior.
Nohs med Damad Pashs has bee,
openly denounced here IS traitor dur
ing public discussion relative to th
aiviabili,y Of recalling Miihst Pashs
Midhat Pashs's recall is .eriousl,
discussed.
Prince Charles Of RoamaniA is al
ready addressed by HE royal title il
Russian Official documents
LoNnoS. May ga Esass Bersii
dispatch sAys the ministerial pos, oo,.
tentiou conspiracy. which apse, tn
French cabinet. is principally directs
against 0srnany.
French armAmeuts having been car
RED to the highest pitch. the mask /,
thrown aside ansi an asismp, made I,
profit by the latest European eompi,eA
,ions for gaining allies. What tn
measrchi.l party esnspsrssoss imueii
Atsly aim at 10 . restoration q the pa
pAry through the hsmilisslan Of Gsr
many.
IL 10 stated here that Mehkssr Pasht
- marching upan Arabian. ~h.le ;h
Raasisns are rapidly advancing agains
Erssruam.
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County and City Official Press.
Saturday. May 28, 1877.
TELEGRAPHIC,
E1fSssstreSv to fhe
D.SILr LS'TELLIGE.sTER.
CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, May "a. Arrived
Steamer Dakota, Victoria.
Sailed - Bark Oregon. Seabeek ship
Western Shore. eeattle: bark Martha
Ridou,. Port Blskely; French bark
Sen Francisco, Port Townsend. ship
Warhawk, Port Discovery schooner
Psnnonis. Seattle bark CAliforEis,
Nansimo.
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lSTRA4,IA,

MELBoURsE. Nay PA new min
istry has been formed for the province
Of Victoria, with Mr.. Berry as Premier
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W. G. JAMIESON'S
DEVELOPMENTS !!

GOOD CLOCK ....-S %
A COIN SILVER WATCH CHAIN 90
\ GOLD STUDS On
A GOOD PAIR OF SPEtTACLES .....-..... p
SOLID GOLD SLEEVE BUTTONS .... , 20
SOLID GOLD RING 81
COIN SILVER RING ........ Substitutes. 80
A COIN SILVER WATCH. ...-.. ..... ; 90
A GOOD STEM WINDING WATCH ....... .......... : 20
COIN SILVER AMERICAN WATCH .-........ 10 GO
GOLD PEN AND HOLDER .......... , 30
SOLID GOLD CHAIN ! 90
SOLID GOLD HUNTING AMERICAN WATCH .-....... 50 90
A GOOD 5-BOTTLE PLATED CASTOR .......... 5 90
A SET BEST PLATED KNIVES 1
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Valuable Real Esfate for SALE
Lands of the late Hon. II. o. y. Smith

In Cumberland County.
7NyHE following parcels of real estate are now Oh
Il tered for sale:
IN DEERING.
T. Forest Home, with the mansion and other
buildings, containing about 40 acres.
III. The Verandah farms. adjoining the marine
Hospital, containing about 65 acres, lying on both
sides OF the road.
III. Part Of the Clark farm at Rocky Hill, con-
tanning about so acres.
Nv. The Shattuck place on the southely side or
the Falmouth road, containing about acres
" A tract of about 16 acres at Graves Hill, on
the notherly side of the Falmouth road.
vi. Land adjoining Presumpscot Park grounds, on
the west side of Blake street, containing about ten
acres.
VII. A small lot near Leighton's slaughter house.
containing about ten acres
IN FALMOUTH.
VIII The Waite farm near Smelt Hill, at Presump-
scot Lower Falls. containing about 26 acres.
TX. The Batchelder farm, on the banks of the
Presumpscot river, near the Falmouth road, con-
tanning about 80 acres,
IN CAPE ELIZABETH.
x. The Buzzell place on the easterly side of the
Anthoine road with the buildings, containing
~ IN PORTLAND.
XII. A part Of the International Hotel lot, on Ex-
change, Congress and Market streets, containing
about 100 feet
corner ana the Perley railroad station, an the Maine
Central railroad, with the buildings containing
about so acres.
For further particulars, terms of sale, &C., apply
to JOHN w. LANE, at the United States Hotel, or
s s o$f i i S2ss4SSAs: f2SS2aHS Executors
Portland, June 27, 1877
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Farm for Sale !

S1TUATED in Cape Elizabeth, on the seashore Il
- miles west Of the Ocean House, opposite Rich
mond's Island Breakwater. 100 acres choice land,
about forty acres wood and TIMBER large two-story
house, two barns and outbudings, extra beach for
bathing.ibest sea weed privilege on the coast.
eS0Od ha y bOr for yachts. Fishing aud gun
nIng facilities unsurpassed. 1t is also natur-
ally as fine place for Ia seaside resort Jas may be
found in the State
For particulars enquire of j. H. JORDAN On the
premises p. o. Address at Knightville, G E., Me-,
or j. +. CLARK. No. 65 Exchange St., Portland, Me-
jy27 d3w*
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THE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 81.

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.
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The reason of the Democratic opposition
in Ohio to the registration law passed by the
latest legislature is patent. The registration
laS is "burdensome and oppressive to DEM
ocrats because it prevents fraudulent voting.
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Reception HalI, City Building,
PORTLAND, Thursday, August 16, 1877,

At 10 o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose of nominat-
ing four candidates for the Office of State Senator
County Commissioner, Register Of Deeds, Treas
urer. Also to choose County Committee for the
year 1s7 also to act upon any other business proper
to come before the convention.
The basis of representation will be as follows:
Portland and each of the several Towns in the County
will be entitled to delegate and one for every 75
votes cast for Seden Connor for Governor last year.
fraction of 40 more will be entitled to an addi
tional delegate.
This basis will give the following number of dele
gates and apportionment:
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GRANITE HALL, Augusta,

for the purpose Of nominating candidate for Gov
ernor, to be supported at the September election
and to attend to such other business as may properly
come befor the convention.
The basis of representation will be follows Each
city, town and plantation is entitled to delegate
and one additional delegate for every seventyfive
votes given for the Republican candidate for Governor
1876. fraction of forty votes over the number
which is entitled to one delegate will be accorded
delegate. Substitutes can serve only for towns of
the county in which they reside.
The Republican State Committee will be in session
in the anteroom of the Hall at 10 o'clock the
ing of the Convention.
By order of the Republican State Committee.
JAMES G. BLAINE,
Chairman.
j. o. SMITH. Secretary,
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Cumberland Co. Republican Convention.

The Republicans of Cumberland County and all
others who intend to act with the Party in the Sep
tember election invited to send delegates con-
vention to be held in
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Our New York Letter.

The Communist Demonsiration-A Mas
queradeiand nm Imposiure- Cham
pions of the Labering Men-The Rail-
ways and their COnditiou-Bus Ii usiness Ac-
fiyifv
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EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate couDtersigned by Stanley T.
Pullen Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
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