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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-01-16
In long letter to the New York Tribune
Mr. T. Stadman fraats of the sionificanca

In long letter to the New York Tribune
from literary point of view, Of the remark
able discoveries made by DR.. Schliemann at
Mycen@, and takes occasion to recur to the
epics of Homer and the majestic drama Of
the Attic tragedians. From the historical
point of view he holds that these discoveries,
taken in connection with the results attained
in the Troad, will greatly strengthen our
faith in the historic value Of enduring song.
"Tradition, literature, and now the testi-
mony of the spade, combine" he says, 'to
give us new faith in rays from the earliest
dawn of Grecian history; and this, in turn,
reacts to strengthen our belief IN the ancient
chronicles, sacred or profane, of other lands
and races" "We not only begin to feel that
the Iliad and Odyssey are true to the physical
status of the Mediterranean Islands and
shores, but we more than suspect that their
stories of wars and warriors, of voyages,
sieges, and of civil and domestic life, are the
narratives of actual matters which were of
the highest relative Importance in half-bar-
baric age" SIN those who have always
thought of Agamemnon as hero of pure
fiction it will breed disposition to consider
him veritable parsonage, who ruled and
died in Argos, and the catastrophe of whose
death was somewhat as stated in the Odys-
sey. The gloss and invention of the drama
lists do not invalidate the historic legend.
Go back to Homer, and you have the simple,
original version of the tale. Since the
charred walls that lead to Troy's Scean Gate
have come to light, after burial of 5000
years, the bard Homeros has gained new
title of historian, and certainly may rank
with the author of the Pentateuch."
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THE last issue of the Shoe and Leather
Reporter contains an article on the financial
situation, in which suggestion is made of the
possibility of resuming specie payments at an
earlier period than that designated by law.
The balance of trade in our favor and the
accumulation Of gold in our bank vaults are
very encouraging. If the production of our
mines can be retained here there will be no
occasion to wait two years for resumption.
The Reporter holds to the necessity of
Strengthening the exchequer, and comments
with some severity upon Secretary Bristow's
course in depicting the Treasury of its gold.
On the first of March, 1875, Mr.. Bristow
found the net coin strength of the Treasury
little above nineteen million dollars. In
the face of this scant balance he appropriat-
ed $30,000,000 of gold to the redemption of
bonds not yet due, payable three months
thereafter, to be applied to the sinking fund.
In other words, says the Reporter, he not
only depleted the Treasury of every dollar OF
coin owned by the government, but borrowed
of his depositors $11 100000 tor the purchase
of unmatured obligations. The drain occa-
stoned by this proceeding was gradual, but
its effect was to leave the Treasury without
any gold of its own for year after June,
1875. The actual deficit on the first of JAN
uary, 1875, was over twenty seven millions.
After giving these figures the Reporter goes
on to say:
1t will be seen that the Secretary had so
crippled the department by the redemption of
the thirty millions of bonds that he could only
pay at the beginning of last year about 66 cents
on the dollar of the Indebtedness then due, or,
leaving out the certificates, which he might
have been warranted in treating as perma
nent deposit, he had barely sufficient means to
make both ends meet. The law of Congress
providing for return to specie payments on
the 1st Of January, 1879, was passed on the
14th January, 1876 1t will be seen, therefore, ,
that the policy of the Treasury Department in
ordering disbursement of all the coin in its
Golfers. and 81, ,000, 900 additional, nine weeks
afterwards, practically, though perhaps not
Intentionally, contravened the spirit of the
resumption act. If business had been at full
tide, it might have operated very disastr usly.
Happily there was little disposition to revive
the speculation in gold, which during the war
threatened to turn the people ints nation of
gamblers. The gold premium advanced two or
three per cent. over the rates of the preceding
year, but that was much less than might
reasonably have been anticipated. Looking
back upon these operations after the lapse of
twelve month, it seems strange in the first
place that they should have ELECTED so little
notice or criticism, aud in the second place
that the danger OF which they were provocative
was so happily averted. If at any time during
that critical period deliberate and concerted
raid upon the Treasury had been made, the
revelation of its financial embarrassment
would have impaired the national credit and
wrought grave injury to the honor and welfare
of the country.
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PROBATE NOTICES.
To all Persons interested in either of the
Estates Hereinafter Named.


Ara Court of Probate held at Portland, within
n and tor tie County of Cumberland on the
First Tuesday of January in the year OF our Lord
eighteen hundl ed and seventy the following
matters having been presented for the action there
upon hereinafter indicated it is hereby ORDERED,
that notice thereof be given to all persons nteresed
by causing a copy of this order to be published
three weeks successively in the Maine State Press
and Eastern Argus papers printed at Portland afore
said that they may appear at Probate &c urt to De
FEBRUARY next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon
and be heard thereon and object if they see cause
ROSWELL LIBBY. late of Harrison. deceased
First Account presented for allowance, by Charles
f. Kicker, Administrator.
PELATIAH Harmon, late of Gray deceased
Petition fJr license to sell and convey Real Estate,
presented by Jacob Clark, Administrator
ELIJAH VARNEY, late of Win iham, deceased.
Petition that Samuel Garland may be appointed Ad-
ministrator. presented by Mary b. Varney, widow
of said deceased.
CHARLES SMALL, late of Yarmouth, deceased.
First Account presented for allowance by EnOs g.
Soule, Administrator.
HANNAH BRYANT, late of Scarborough, de-
ceased. Will and petition Tor the probate thereof,
presented by George A. Emery the Executor therein
named
ALDEN BRADBURY, late of westbrook. de-
ceased First and Final Account presented for al
lowance BY James Pennell, Administrator with the
Will annexed
Account presented for allowance by Sullivan c. An
drews, Administrator.
BENJAMIN FOGG, late of Portland, deceased.
Petition for license to sell and convey Real Estate,
presented by Benjamin FOgg, Administrator.
HENRY GODDARD, late of Portland, deceased,
Second account presented for allowance by Charles
w. Goddard, Trustee for the benefit of Henry w.
Goddard.
SAMUEL M. SOMERBY, late of Portland, de-
ceased Will and petition for the probate thereof,
presented by Sarah Jane Somerby, the Executrix
therein named.
GEORGE SMITH, late of Portland, deceased.
Will petitiOn for the probate thereof presented
by Jane Smith, the Executrix therein named.
JULIA w. WILLIS. late of Portland, deceased
First dccount presented for allowance by Samuel F
Perley, Trustee.
REBECCA L. SIMPSON, late of Duxbury, in the
State of Ma. .sachusetts deceased Petition for Ad.
mnIstration, presented by Elbridge G. Simpson, o
Brunswick brother of said deceased.
NATHAN CLEAVES, Judge.
A true copy of the original order
Attest: HORACE j. BRADBURY, Register
uotuO
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The Sth of January came and passed away
very much like any other ordinary day. The
great uprising we were promised, didn't amount
to as much as an old fashioned general muster
used to in ore of our New England villages.
The political excitement is subsiding. The
probabilities of disturbance are growing ex-
ceedingly small. The conviction that Hayes
aud Wheeler will take the places to which they
appear to have been elected by bare majority
of the electoral college, and by the votes of
twenty-one of the thirty-eight states of the
Union, does not become weaker as the time
of settling the question draws nearer. Divest.
ing the matter of all techncalities and sophis-
tries, the common sense of it would seem to be
that the Vice President will, on the appointed
day, count the votes and announce the result;
that objection will be made to the returns from
Louisiana-perhaps for effects sake to those
from South Carolina and Florida as well,
(there's nothing like claiming enough while you
are about it) that the two Houses will separate
to take action in reference to the objection; that
they will not agree; that in the absence of any
agreement between them the count will stand;
aud that nothing further will come of it except
vehement and theatrical protests against the
Inauguration of the Republican candidates.
Naturally, there is a good deal OF uneasiness
felt at the threatenings of resistance OF which
there is so much defamation. But when one
considers the quarters whence these clamorings
emanate, the sense of danger diminishes i'm
meusely. The shrewdest of the Democratic
leaders in their hearts want Hayes placed in
the Executive chair, but at the same time they
wish to De considered as not s;ey opposed to
it but outraged by it. 1t is part Of their STRAIT
egg to represent themselves as the victims OF
fraud, and to insist that their wrongs shall be
redressed by magnanimous peoples at the
first opportunity. They will profess that they
yield only because they are averse to any &C
i tion which can possibly occasion civil strife.
This pacific course, they fancy, will place them
on high moral grounds and help to extinguish
in a measure ths public recollection of the
period when their party was largely in sympa-
thy with the rebellion.
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In lines published on the fourth page,
Sancho Pedro renounces his Bacchanalian
creed and bids farewell to the wine-cups Of
his fathers and the temples of his gods. His
rhythmical recantation sounds like wall land
he reluctantly forsakes the Dionysan altars.
But he may rest assured that he will find in
the "Java berry" stimulation more CRATE.
full, pleasure more profound than was ever
furnished by Burgundy in all its sunset glow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-01-16

THE dead of the year 1877 already number
many notable names in their ranks. Among
these are Henri Monnier, the French author
and artist; Commodore Vanderbilt; the Rev.
Alexis Caswell, formerly president of Brown
University; Alexander Balm, the English au-
thor and philosopher; Hermann Goetz, the
German composer; Professor Brockhaus, the
famous orientalist; Gen. John ]. Abercrom-
bic, formerly of the United States Army
and the venerable Ether Shepley, ex-Chief
Justice of Maine, whosedeath took place in
this city yesterday morning.
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We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are In
ell cases indispensable, not necessarily publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reserve eommu-
nicstions that are not used.
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Notice OF FOrecIOsure.

DUBLIC Notice is hereby given, that Benjamin A
Moody, Administrator of he Estate of Eben
Moody, late of Falmouth, in the County of Cumber-
land and Stale of Maine deceased conveyed to me in
in Cumberland County Registry of Deeds, Book 405,
Page 553. the following described real estate, viz;
being the same conveyed TO said Eben Moody de-
ceased. by deed from Rachel Moody dated May l6,
1866 recorded in said Registry of Deeds, Book 365,
Moody by her late husband, excepting 40 acres con-
veyed by said Bache Moody to Olive Bucknam, Jan.
H. 1885, by deed recorded in said Registry Book 80,
Pare 81 that the condition of said mortgage is bro
ken; by reason whereof claim foreclosure of the
same and give this notice for that purpose.
HIRAM WINCHESTER.
Portland, Jan. 2, 1871 w3w1
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THE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING., JAN. 16, 1877

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 us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent
Journal.
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VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE.

CITUATED in Freeport on the road leading from
- Freeport Corner to South Freeport, and known
as the Weston Farm. 1t contains about so acres OF
land, wood and timber and arabic land under good
state of cultivation, and well watered. A good or.
chard and fences in good repair. The buildings
new and in good condition. The house is story and
a half with an ell, and finished throughout. There
is a good chance for brick making near wharf.
Also one half in common of about two acres oi
land with buildings and wharf. This property will
be sold at a bargain. -
STEPHEN WESTON,
Administrator of estate of
JAMES WESTON,
wtf4O p. o. Address. Box 334. Gardiner. Me.
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STATE TEMPERANCE CONVENTION
TO THE PEOPLE OF MAINE.

As the time approaches for our Annual Temper
ance Gathering in reviewing the past we see abun-
dant reason to thank God and take courage"
The success of the various Temperance Organiza-
ions, bot male and female, has been truly wonder
add prohibition was never strongly intrenched
in the hearts of the people than to-day This should
encourage us to work on till victory crowns our ef-
forts.
therefore, the men, women and children of Maine,
OF all temperance organizations, and of no temper
ance asso iatinns. of all religious denominations and
political parties total abs ainers prohibtionists and
those who have doubts with reference to prohibition
are invited to meet in Mass Convention at
GRANITE HALL, I'm AUGUSTA,
On Tuesday, at 2 O'Clock p. W., Jan. 23,
lS57.
Let us come together to pray, consult and plan for
the future.
The ''Woman's Christian Temperance Union'' will
hold their Convention in connection with this.
The Convention will probably continue until
Thursday night.
The usual reduction OF fare may be expected on the
railroads.
U. u. RANDALL, j. S. KIMBALL,
W. F. MORRILL,, M. W HALL
j. RAND, j. LAPHAM
JOSHUA NYE. HENRY TALLMAN,
J.Z SwANTON, O. X. FOss,
+. 5 KYEs, GEO E. BRACKETT,
Jos, l. GRANT, H. R. TAYLOR,
u. y. PAYSON, OWEN B. CHADBoURNE,
E. w. STETsoN.
State Temperance Committee.
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STATE OF MAINE
CUMBERLAND, IS.
Bank Of Portiand,'' do solemniy swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief. b. G. SOMERBY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this twelfth h
day of January, 1877. GEO c.. PETERS,
Justice of the Peace.
$Hi y $5&s N HsH$SSib I SHS$ASi SSSSi Directors.
jal3 d3t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-01-16
Our New York Letter.

The Eighth of January Counting the
Electoral vote-The Course of the DEM
ocracy-The Oregon Infamy-The Benz
nett-lIay Afair-Bliss and his Successor
-Vanderbilt's Death.
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CLAIRVOYANT.

M ADAME N. =, MADDOX, the celebrated
V1 Clairvoyant Fortune Teller and Doctress. can
now located at Market Square, rear of the Dollar
Store, Opposite ohe Horse Car Depot. where she
be consulted by all who wish to make her a call
Madame VI. has had large experience in tell
Ing fortunes, searching out lost, hidden or stolen
treasures &C., and was never known to be at fault.
do not miss this opportunity of consulting the great
est fortune teller ofthe age. Per entering ntoany
new business or profession, She ucting of which
they 40 not understand. will find it to Their advan-
tags 10 9ay her visit Sae can ioretell the destiny
perfectly. She also describes all OF disease
that flesh is heir to- and gives medicine for the same
She mas given universal satisfaction to all who have
consulted her in her constant travels since she was
seven years old
Good testimonials given it desired.
Terms, Gents Sl.00 Ladies 50icents. Ofica hours
TOM A. M. to 9P. Nj. pO9dtt
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The WOman's Christian Temperance
Union
of this State will hold
MASS CONVENTION IN AUGUSTA,
Wednesday, Jan. "a, 1877, at 10 A. M,

u"J3 v"n' 81, % ., Nv IV IA 1Hs,
the day after the opening of the State Convention
We hereby extend cordial invitation to all temper
ance Ladies to be present and unite in earnest efforts
to make this meeting Of the State Union-as well as
that of all the friends of Temperament mighty
power through God in pulling down the strongholds
OF the enemy. For this let us pray and labor.
Entertainment by the Augusta Union will be
furnished to ladies attending the Convention.
MRS. W. G. SARGENT, President.
MISS MARIANA GAINES, Cor Sec'y Weman's
State Christian Temperance Union.
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To Let.

To Let.
NOV is your chance to get good rent all to your
IN self, small House. within 3 minutes walk of
City Building; rent about $1,000 per month. Apply
to w. W. CARR,
dec15dtf 49, NeWburY Street.
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d1urt
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-01-04
THE SU N. 1877 NEW YORK. 1877

The different editions of the sun during tine next year will be the same as during the year that has just passed. The daily edition will on week days be sheet of four pages, and on Sundays sheet or eight pages, or 5o broad columns :; while the weekly edition will be d sheet Of eight pages Of the same di- mensious and character that are already familiar to our friends.
 The Sun will continue to be the strenuous advocate 0f reform and retrenchment, and of the substitu- ton of statesInanship, wisdom, and integrity for hollow pretence, imbe- clllly, and fraud in the administra- lion or public aiiairs. It will con- tend for the government of the peo- pc by the people and for the people, as opposed 70 government by frau s in the ballot-boX and in the count ing of votes, enforced by military violence. 1t will endeavor to sup ply its readers -a body now not far from d million souls with the most careful, complete, and trustworthy accounts Of current events, and Will employ for this purpose numerous and ca. efully selected staff O. report- CTS and correspondents. It's reports rom Washington, especially, will be full, accurate, and fearless; and it will doubtless continue to deserve and enjoy the hatred or those who thrive ty pmndering the Treasury or by usurpiug wha the law does not give them, while it will enleav- or to merit the confidence of the public by defending the rights of the people against the encroachment of unjustincd power.
 The price of the daily Sun will be 55 cents d month or S6.5J d year, post patd, or vita the Sunday edi- tion s7.7U d year.
 The sunday edition alone, eight pages, Sl.2O year, post pail.
 The benefit of this large reduction from the previous rate Tor the Week ly can be enjoyed by individual sub scriberS without the necessity oi making up clubs. Atthe same tune, if any of our friends choose To aid in extending our circuiatieii, we shall be grateful to them and every such person who seuis Us ten of more subscribers Tom one place will be entitled to one copy of the paper tor himself without extra charge. At
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-01-04
A SHARP REBUKE.

Gens. Gordon, Hampton and Haskell have addressed a letter to the little military despot, Gen. Ruyer, whom the arch military tsrant, Grant, sent to south Carolina to obey the be nests of the interruptions Cham berlain in stiHiug the voice of q free people, which is the sharpest andr most pointed document We ~have seen. The attempted out rage,--this endeavor to subordi nate the civil to the military this bold and unhlushing attempt to pervert the natural order oi things n q free g5vernment-call- ed for even as sharp and as straight words as Gordon, Hamp } ton and Haskell have used, and the whole cou.try should thank them for their manly defeuse of the principles of free government, and their bold denunciation oi this military interference. The truth asserted by Messrs. Gordon, Hampton and Haskell, that "the issue is nov made iu this Ceuten- rial year of American lndepeud- encc whether We have guvcrn- mt Ut of law as construed by the cou. Is, or Il centralized lespotism, waose only law is force," starrs lht people of tds country in the face. Oae hundred years ago any man who would have attempt. ct to play the role which Grant to day attempts to enact, would have been held as a tyrant, al enemy to human rights, de. stroyer of Liberty. How the American people will view such conduct to day Yet remains to be seen.
 We append the letter of Messrs. Gordon, Hampton and Haskell:
 "CoLUMBIA, Nov. 30. Zen. T. II. Rugcr, commanding
 United States troops in Souil
 Carolina:
 "D-AR SR-W have just hearl t'lroash Major McGinnis, of youi staii, Nuur order communicate, to Mh Wallace, speaker of th, house OI representatives, that a l2 m to morrow the member eject from EIgeGeld would not b, allnwel upon the floor of tn, house. To say that we are Sur prised at such an order after tn,
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-01-04
THE RUssELLvIKfzE DEMOCRAT, TIIURsDAY, 1876.

sssate rs1lly welt Deinotralie in. tue November election. The ckSage was 70 be expected !n tue 4.ature ef things, and fl, in any state, t shoulfl ION be defeated by false counting, it will hereaf- ter make itself felt too powerfully to be changed by any Canvassing Board. The Republican party has deserved destruction in the South more than elsewhere; and justice it will certainly get.