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gOOd Cnan naTm, Tor tneFO IL q dangerous
sympathy with the Turks lurking in
places we wot of, that requires only some
such unfair act as this to throw off all
disguise and plunge into the cause on the
weaker side. We sincerely trust that
peace negotiations may be speedily COM
menced. for we cannot but watch with
tbe very keensst anxiety the present crisis
Of affairs.
We are glad 90 find a rumour Of Osman
Pasha's suicide contradicted, on the 18th
instant. Suicide is the act of coward
driven 10 desperation, not that of an
honOrably defeated and brave man. The
prospects Of peace as reported 10 tele-
grams Of the 18th, 18th, and 18th
i%nstants, cannot be spoken OF as bright.
On the contrary they have but elected
an expression OF logged determination on
she part OF Russia, to 60 IN with the war
ard to treat with Turkey only Which
we very much fear implies that other
powers will have to force their mediatorv
attempts. upon the notice of Russia, and
remind her of the protested object of her
declaration of war, according to which
Shs 10 bound to cease hOstiIities when
Turkey i" ready to give security for the
better government or freedom Of her
christian provinces
1t 10 with a feeling of unbounded
satisfaction and pleasure that we notice
the Improvement in the prospects of
Franco. 1t has been our good fortune
to mix with intelligent men of nearly
every nationality. at different periods Of
somewhat varied experience, and we have
invariably noticed that France is the most
universally admired country in the world.
For our own part, next to cur native
land, we hol1 France FIRST 10 our esteem.
The home of chivairy, of genius, of beauty,
OF wit, and OF a thousand other attractive
characteristics how can she be otherwise
than admired ? Wa have noe been among
the few but among the mary, who have
watched with anxiety the late turbulent
changes, 30 often threatening q return to
those acts of anarchy and confusion that
have stained, alas, how deeply, the latter
pages of the history of France.
President MacMahon seems at last to
have shaken off the effects OF what must
have been some unhappy dream, end to
have awakened to realize the evils into
which he was trying to drag his country.
He at last "accepts the decision Of the
country and regards the ending of the
crisis as opening a new era of prosperity"
in which case the only thing to be
regretted is, that, as he was himself the
cause of the crisis, he did not bring about
the ending of it long ago,
Several acts of justice have been already
performed by the new Ministry, and if the
present state of affairs continues. we shall
look forward to France again assuming
that proud position among the nations Of
Europe which though hers for centuries,
was 80 nearly being lost to her, by the
unsettled condition of her internal affairs.
Our readers will doubtless be az sur
prised - We were to learn that there are
already 5000 Telephones in use 10 TIE
United States. 500 houses in New York
may be said to be on speaking terms with
each other, through the medium Of this
latest novelty 10 science. Friends can
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pass himself eff for Smith, to their mutual
friend Robinson at the other end OF the
Telephone. We live 10 an age of won
dsrful inventions. Things that seem ab.
surdly imp!acticable when fret proposed,
become matters of public utility before
their very existence is universally known.
How some sceptical Chinaman would
gin on being told of the existence Of such
a thing as q Telephone!
Ritualistic practices in the English
church, are still causing considerable
trouble, if not anxiety, to those VINO
uphold the simplicity of the English
church service. A NJ. Mackonochie,
Rector of the church of st. Adams in
London, has positively refused to remove
from the church a picture Of the Virgin
Navy and a crucifx, when called upon to
DO SO by the Bishop of London. Mr.
Tooth OF Hatcham notoriety, still continues
to maintain his arguments in support Of
bis conduct, though be has, we are glad
to see, resigned his living.
We are at a loss to understand how
such men as these can reconcile it with
their conscienceS to remain the paid
ministers of a Church whose tenets aud
creeds they diSclaim aud defy. Let
every man teaen aud practise those forms
and doctrines which seem to him to come
nearest to bis conception of religious
perfection, but let him honestly dissent
from tbs Church fcom whose laws he
differs, and cease to be dependent upon
Its revenues for support.
Dir. Gladstone has again come forward
IN a speech at Hawarden, as the denouncer
of the "unspeakabIe Turk. He repeat
ed his denunciAtions on the oppression and
cruelty of the Turks and rei0iced in the
prospects Of punishment that now con-
front them,
The Elifor of the Turkish newspaper
who made a statement some time ago as
to the existence of letters from Mr.. Glad
stone implicating him in the late rebel.
lions OF the provinces, has been challenged
by that gentleman to produce the letters
he refers to, which of course t e Editor
has been unable to do. Though he still
maintains with characteristic pertinacity
the truth OF his assertions, he declines to
produce any proofs.
We not ce that the King OF Italy who
lately presented Mr. Stanley with a gold
medal on account of his African expIora-
tions, is about to coofer the same distinc-
ton on Commander Cameron of the Eng.
Iish Navy for similar achievements.
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We not ce that the King Of Italy who
lAteIy presented Mr. Stanley with a gold
medal on account of his African explora-
tions, is about to coofer the same distinc-
ton on Commander Cameron of the Eng.
lish Navy for similar achievements.
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Our readers will doubtless be az sur
prised - We were to learn that there are
already 5000 Telephones in use in TIE
United States. 500 houses in New York
may be said to be on speaking terms with
each other, through the medium Of this
latest novelty ia science Friends can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-26

One -four old citizens, who has retired from
active life. relates a funny story concerning the
gentleman with whom lie apprentice at the
matchmaking business, the event happening in
Cumberland county. A fellow apprentice named
Ephraim had the chores to do about the premises.
The old master would sally forth, every few
days. to collect bills, carrying his account books
in green bag which the boys would call "the
fiddle" That the period in the history OF this
State when il was very fashionable to drink in
deed, under very many circumstances, it was
deemed rude not to drink. The master took
very kin lily to the habit; he didn't need to be
urged or invited the second time. One after
ternoon, towards night, the old fellow came home
''pretty well set up" With his fiddle" under
his arm, he was walking very cross-legged. His
first salutation on approaching the premises, was :
"Ephraim have you taken care of the stock 7"
The "stock" consisted Of one solitary COW. Eph-
rain had The master took off his coat, and hang
Ing 1t on cedar post, near by, went into the barn
to see If everything was all right. When he came
out and attempted to take the coat from the post,
a ludcrous scene ensued. He was so much lover
the bay" that he couldn't steady himself suff-
cient length of time to seize the garment. He
would dive for It, and missing it, would glide by
on the other side. This he kept up until it was
getting monotonous. Psusing awhile, the pres
peration running from his brow, he said "Eph-
rain, lee seen good many things in my hfs, but
neusr sdU post 20 round IKE that Ephraim,
this is a terrible gale"
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1t is the duty of every person who has used
Boschee's German Syrup to let its wonderful quail
ties be known to their friends in curing consump-
ion, severe coughs, Group, asthma, pneumonia
and in fact all throat and lung diseases. No per
son can use it without immediate relief. Three
doses will relieve any case, and we consider it the
duty Of all druggists to recommend it to the pool
dying consumptive, at least to try one bottle, a:
49, 600 dozen bottles were sold last year. and nc
one case where it failed was reported Such 9
medicine as the German Syrup cannot be toe
widely known. Ask your druggist about it. Sam
pie bottles to try sold at 10 cents. Regular sizs
IS cents. For sale by druggists.
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Maine Board Of Agriculture.

The Autumn session of the Main Board OF
Agriculture embracing also a Farmers Conven-
ton, will be held at the Town Hail. Alfred, on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 10Th
18th.
The leading subject Tor consideration at the
meeting, will be that Of manures, and after the
the organiza ton on the forenoon of the first day
paper will be read by ID. NJ. Durham on the i'm
port and export of manures from the State. The
afternoon session will be opened with paper on
liquid manures, by T.. A. Gilbert, followed by a
discussion by Mcssrs. Harris, Nelson and Aver,
on the above divisions of the subject.
On the second day the opening paper will he
by George Flint, on the compost heap, to be fol-
lowed by discussion participated in by Messrs-
Leland, Kyes, Hayiord and Reynolds. In the
afternoon paper will be read by Samuel WATSON,
on mussel bed manure. to be followed by a dis
cussion to be opened by |. K. Malett, to be toll
lowed by remarks from Messrs. Wnslow, Alfred
and Brown.
The forenoon of the third day will be taken up
with private and business session of the Board !;
while in the afternoon the exercises will be ar
ranged by the faculty and students of the State
College at Orono, which will be in attendance
during the session.
On one evening during the session lecture
will be given by James A. Vsrney OF North Vas
salboro subject, Home Adornments on one a
lecture will be given by Prof. ii. Carmichael OF
Bowdon College, on the work of Experiment
stat ions; and the other lecture will be given
by Rev. DR.. Allen, President of the Maine State
College.
All farmers and those interested in farming are
invited to be present, and TO take part in the dis
cussions. Free return tickets will be given ont at
the convention, to those who have paid full fair to
attend over the Maine Central and Portland &
Rochester railroads.
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The Patent Office Fire.
A LARGE FORCE AT WORK On
THE RUINS.
TIE CONDITION OF THE MODELS.

WASHINGTON, September p. A large force of
men are at work IN the burned wings of the Pat
emit Office to-day, picking out models not fairly
destroyed. Many are in comparatively good con-
dition, as they were mainly cast iron.
Another large force is at work restoring to their
places records and books removed in the unburnt
portion Of the office. The employees are at work
repac ing the wreck in position
Several bureaus are attending to regular work,
as heretofore.
Several fremen are on the roof of the building
in case any fire should still he under the root. All
the fine fresco work in the Patent Office room, is
damaged by water.
There is very confused appearance in the in
terror department building. Only persons having
duties to perform admitted. No female clerks
of the department on duty to day.
There are some apprehensions that the walls of
the north and west wings have sprung, and it will
be necessary to take them down.
The department advertses for proposals for a
temporary roof for that part of the building
burned. Several buildings in the city are already
offered for the use OF the government.
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WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, September %. The Comptroller
oil the currency says the additional circulation of
national bank notes issued during the present
month, will not be less than a million dollars and
indlcanons are that much larger amount W Ill be
issued during October and November, to supply
banks with currency necessary for the moving of
crops.
Treasury Department.
The Treasury will pay interest on about SIXTY
five millions per cent. bonds, Oct. LIST.
Indian Matters.
SchuH is in conference to-day with the commits
sioners OF Indian affairs and officers ACCOMPANYING
the Sioux delegation. The formal reception of
the delegation by the authorities won't be held
until the return OF the president.
Bids.
Several bids for printing one impression of
greenbacks and of National bank notes for the
year, were opened to-day, but no award was
made.
The bids for printing backs on legal tender and
National Bank notes, show close calculation, the
successful bidder being two cents a thousand on
one class, and " cts. the other lower than the
next higher. The price paid for work at present
is eighteen dollars per thousand, as against the
average So.5I under new bids. The saving there
by effected by Sec'y Sherman will be over 80 per
cent. Of the cost, and exceed $4,000 the coming
year. The saving effected by him on internal
revenue work will exceed $40 900 year. The
present contractor, who receives SlS per thousand
"
which formerly had this work at still higher
rates, bid at prices varying from $ll to $ll40 per
thousand. The bureau OF engraving and printing
was the lowest bidder, at SS.22 for greenbscks,
and 1892 for blackbacks.
Bids were opened to-day by the chief of the bu
resu of construction and repair, at the navy de-
partment, to furnish timber, lumber, iron, steel,
lead, zinc, bolts, tools, hardware, paints oils, dry
goods, stationary, coal and many other articles
required at navy yards and on board of vessels,
during the fiscal year ending June 80 1873. There
were nearly one hundred bids, and several days
will be required to classify them and award the
contracts. The bidders we've from ell sections of
the country.
Naval Matters.
Rear Admiral Reynolds, recently in command
of the Asiatic station has submitted to the Secre
tary of the navy a report of Lieut.. Commander
Barker of the L. S. steamer Alert sent in May
last to search for seventeen white persons report
ed to have been shipwrecked and living on an is
land in the vicinity of Dampier Straits. After a
cruise of some months, the Alert arrived at Hong
Kong, and the commander reports after careful
search and mature delberaton, it was his opinion
and that of every officer board, that within the
last eight months there had been no ship wrecked
or lost white persons on any of the islands re-
ferred to.
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NEW JERSEY.
COnYentiOn.

TRENTON, September %. The republican con-
vention met this noon. Charles II. voorhees,,
temporary chairman, addressed the convention.
He said the candidate nominated by the democrats
was particularly Objectionable in many respects.
I he committees were formed, after which the con-
vention took a recess.
In the afternoon Judson Fitzpatrick was chosen
president, and IN speech reviewed General Nc
Clellans military and civil services. lie spoke in
high terms of Hayes policy, and favored an adj
justment of the interests of the working class.
The committee on resolutions submitted plat
form which was adopted.
1t first restrms the national republican plat
form Of 1876.
Second, recognizing the rightfulness of Presi-
dent Hayes title to office.
Third, recognizes the earnestness of Presi-
dent Hayes in iaborug to promote the recOncilia-
ton oil all sections of the country, and to secure
efficient and economical administration of the
business of the government, and says; We are
united in desiring the accomplishment of these
great Objects and we pledge our hearty support
to every wise measure calculated to secure the
lasting unity and prosperity of the whole country
on the basis of impartial justice and equal rights
for all citizens OF all sections.
Fourth, congratulated the country upon the
progress made toward the resumption of specie
payments, and demands the adoption of all meas
ures necessary to insure the restoration of a
standard uniform througho the world at date
not later than now fixed by law
Fifth, asserts that the democracy, by nominal
ing a candidate for governor in no sense identified
with the interests of the State, have insuted the
just pride of every citizen.
Sixth, denounces the extravaganza of the dem
ocratic administrator of the State the past nine
years, and recommends various reform.
Seventh. demands the reduction of the rate Of
interest to six per cent.
Eighth, opposes the use OF any public funds
for secarian schools. and interference OF Ielg ious
sects in civil affairs
Ninth points to the records of the party as
guarantee that its future policy will be one of JUS
tice to the working well as other classes of
people.
William A. Newell was nominated for governor
on The first ballot.
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We have received from Dir. Chamberlain, in

Naples, Ciormerly Of this city, retent number
Of newspaper called "Le 1OariSte u Hdhe,
which contains the following item on the eruption
Of Nesuvius
"This grim monster, that stands as perpetual
warning to the gay inhabitants vi Naples, and
that to flown upon the rcvels. laughter, and
song of the Neapolitians, now nightly presents a
summit, and illuminating the country for miles
magnificent spectacle, immense clouds of red
smoke mixed with darting flames GROWING its
around. The crater is in most active state, and
it will not he long before the lava will overflow
and pour down the sides of the mountain. Thou
sands of people nightly assemble at Santa Lucia
ard other spots, from which good view may be
obtained, and indulge in feasting and singing.
while gaziag upon the magnificent spectacle"
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Ask Yourself these Questions.

Are you respondent sufferer from Sick Head
ache, lIabitual Costiveness, Palpitation OF the
Hearth Have you Dizziness Of the Head Is
your Nervous System depressed Does your
Blood circulate badly Have you a Cough ,
Low Spirits Coming up of the food after eat
ing &C., &C. II Of these and much more are
the direct results of Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint
and Indigestion. GREENS AUGUsT FLOWER is
now acknowledged by all Druggists to be posi-
tive cure. 100000 bottles were given away in
the U. S. through Druggists to people as a trial.
Two doses will satisfy any person Of its wonder
full quality in curing all forms of Indigestion.
Sample bottles 10 cts. Regular size Is cts. Sold
positive by all drst-class Druggists in the U. S.
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Boston Stock List.
Chicago Produce Market.
New York, September %. ls7
Chicago, September Is. Ii

OHICagU, Stpttmbef ., IbU.
FLOUR-Extra spring 81 75a5 so.
WHEAT-No. spring MAX cash; ia q
- Sept; l06--alO6A October; No. 5. s6sa-;
40 CO.; rejected Is "a -.
CORNING. mixed, Asa: cash AZ Sept. <s&
Oct, 14.
0ATs-2}hc cash s44c Sept; ssa Oct.
RYE-No. >, SIZE.
BARLEY-No.2 spring, a6e1ic.
PORK - Cash, Is 37Asal3 90. Sept, Is 10 -,
Oct, 10 A..
LARD Cash s.a5- cash; slo--as ID >, Sept;
Oct. g5-a. ~
BULK Manifestations, 6lsa0-c; short rib
sides, 7y.a &C.; short clear rib, Ia c.
WHISKEY-Western, 90.
fREIGHTS-Corn to Buffalo, Sc; wheat do,
10,
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PORTLAND.
Cumberland County Fair.

PoRr1 AND. September o. The forty second
annual exhibition of the Cumberland County Fair
was opened this morning at Presumpscot Park,
the President, Fred Robe, making a short sd.
dress. The exhibition is excellent. The attend
ance to-day was not large as articles still continue
coming in. Weather very fine, and large at.
tendance anticipated to morrow.
There were two races this afternoon, as follows
In the two thirty -four class:
Ess M i1sf"'" J J J J J J
Black Rose l DIR
Time-2.39 ID, 2.46 IL, 2.45, PA IL.
The race for stable horses proved unintercsting
and was won by Fred. Best time PAP.
Court Matters.
Judge Symonds, in superior court to-day, sent
George II. Talbot alias Haskell, to the the State
Prison for three years, for stealing horse and
wagon in Brunswick, and fined seven liquor sell
ers from fifty to four hundred and fifty dollars
severally, one being sent to Jail for three months
Arrested.
Mary +. bennett of Windham was arrested at
FIyeburg to-day, charged with burning her
dwelling house in Brownfeld.
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Gather.
Indian Matters.

A special from Fort Stockton says letter from
Silver City, New Mexico states that thirty-fve
persons were murdered in Cooks Canon, and all
hands at Wright's Rancho have been killed by the
Indians near Silver City, on the road to Yuma,
Arizona.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-26

Emmons Blaine, son Of Senator Blaine, has ar
rived home from his European tour, his voyag,
from Liverpool to New York being accomplished
in about seven days.
Hon. John l.. Stevens and family left on the
train yesterday forenoon, for New York, where
they will take the steamer for Europe. Many
friends gathered at the depot to wish them God
speed
Col. F. NJ. Drew has returned from his so
journ 10 Aroostook in splendid health.
Secretary of State Chadbourne, has recently
been to the Aroostook.
Franklin j. Rollins, ESD of Portland, Interna
Revenue Collector for the district of Maine, wa
in the city Monday. He is on an official tou
through the State
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Nominations by the Governor.


The following nominations have been made by
Governor Connor, to be acted upon by the Council
at the session commencing October I'd:
Judge Police Court city Of Belfast-Emery
B)ardman.
State Assayer--S. X. Hitchings, Waterville.
Taxidermists-C.A A. Morse, j. Z. Brown, Edgar
S. Bowler, Bangor and Henry W. Peakes, Orono.
Justices of the Peace and Quorum--Frank ID.
Hale, Auburn; Barton X. Jordan, Brunswick I;
Charles l.. Parker, Portland; Richard Leavitt,
Scarboro,; Clement E. Staples, Cape Elizabeth ;
Edward p. Briggs, Deering; Stephen X. Small,
Portland; George j. Moody, Augusta; Albion q.
Clark, Pittston Frederick s. Hartwell, Resd6eld
H. s. Webster, Gardiner; w. II. Titcomb, Rock
land Edward E. Small, Bangor; Charles F.
Woodward, Bangor; William Banton, La Grange
A. M. Warren, Ornesville F. w Kelley, Winter
port; William Emery, Alfred, and John E. Moody,
Lebanon. a...at.
Notaries Public-John NJ. Benjamin, Winthrop;
Loring Farr, Augusta; Philo Hersey, Belfast ;
Christopher Littlefeld, Kennebunk .f
Trial Justices Charles X. Miller, Camden Vol
ney A. Sprague, Dexter
Fish Wardens for Sebago lake and tributaries
Alonzo Doughty, Naples; Neal Dow Johnston,
Saco.
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pomoIOcical Exhibition.

The fifth annual exhibition of the Maine State
Pathological Society was opened to the public in
Town Hall this evening. The exhibition which
is the second successive one held at this place,
opens under very favorable auspices, and unusual
fullness and number of departments show rapidly
increasing interest in the cultivation Of fruit and
flowers among the people of the State, though the
number and value of premiums, which reach the
sum of eleven hundred and eleven dollars, no
doubt does much towards swelling the exhibit
The length of the season has affected very favor
ably the show of grapes, which with pears is un-
usual in size. Flowers, though not all entered,
promise large display. Among the new fea-
lures this year, not strictly genealogical, is large
display of art pottery from the Portland Stone
Ware Company, which attracts much attention.
Exhibition continues four days, closing next Fri
dav
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Disasters at Sea.

The schooner Lizzie Wilson, W ison, N. S., for
Baltimore, arrived off Wood Island the 23d, and
landed her pilot, Capt. Horace Bunker, who re-
ports seeing schooner of about one hundred and
twenty-five tons ran ashore on a ledge off Old
Mans Island, little west of Little River Head
She was apparently brick laden and bound east
The crew took to their boat and landed near by.