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The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

Gen. Howard has adjusted the troubles with
the Nez Perces Indians.
The report Of frauds in the construction of
the St Louis custom house is untrue.
Two boys were burned to death by an explos-
ion of fire damp in Mine Hill coliery, Miners
vile, Pa, yesterday.
Levi Pile, negro who attempted to rape his
employers wife, was taken from Jail at Bland
vile, KY, Monday night, and hanged.
Austin Humphreys who killed his employer
at Windsor, Ont, last January, was hung yes
terday.
Freshets on the Cottonwood and Arkansas
Rivers have carried away the bridges on the
Kansas Pacific Railroad and the trains are de-
layed
-Four men and three women were drowned at
Malograwatchob, Nova Scotia, on Sunday,
by the upsettlng of boat while on their way to
church.
About twenty stores in the heart of the town
OF Glowensville, N Y, were burned yesterday.
Forty-six firms were burned out.=Loss $50. 600
to 100000. Insurance $4,000 to $4,000.
Gen.. Sanguil, a commander in the Cuban
army since 1868, addressed a meeting of Cuban
residents at Philadelphia Monday evening, on
the present condition of affairs in Cuba. Great
enthusiasm was manifested.
There are fears of pestilence on Long
Island Sound, caused by the immense amount
of garbage dumped there by New York city
Staten Island is also alarmed at the same dan.
ger.
In Cleveland Monday, the German Catholic
Association of the United States met in con-
vention. Committees were appointed and a
telegram cabled to the Pope, congratulat;ng
him on the fftieth anniversary of his episcopa.
cy.
The annual convention of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers of New Jersey met at
Newark yesterday morning. The attendance
was large. 1t is stated that the Brotherhood in
the state contributed a total of $4,000 to the
striking divisions of the Boston & Maine and
Philadelphia & Reading roads.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
Methodist Convention,

BALTIMORE, May 22-The Methodist Prot
estant convention this morning had under CON
sideration for some time the subject of obtain
ing uniform Methodist hymnal The COM
mlttee on Sunday schools recommended it to be
the duty of pastors to organize Sabbath schools
in their churches and that the neglect of this
matter may be bar to the passage of the de-
linquent pastors official character at the ensu-
ing annual conferences, and sufficient canse for
their removal from the church. Adopted
The committee on revision made report
concerning the trial of minister If minis
ter be suspended and he appeals to the COM
mittee for decision, he shall perform the duties
of his office while the appeal is pending and
none of the committee or the accuser shall az
peal. If charged with unfaithfulness he shall
be granted trial twenty days after the charge
is preferred. The committee also recommend
that the section in the constitution relative to
admission to membership remain as now
adopted.
Motion to appoint a committee on the SUPER
vision and sale of the new book of discipline
was agreed to. A motion to place in the book
OF discipline blank form of charges to be used
in cases of accused members was concurred in.
The committee on ritual submitted their report
The articles relative to form of the baptism SER
vice of the Lords Supper, marriage ceremony,
forms of reception of members in the church,
ordination of deacons and the dedication of
churches remain the same as at the present,
and those relative to visitation of the sick and
reception of probationers were stricken out.
Rev. D. w. Bates moved to insert in the
service of the Lords Supper from the 4th to the
18th verses of the SD chapter of Isaiah just
preceding the creed, which was agreed to. The
report as whole was adopted.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
Heavy Floods In Kauans.

LAWRENCE, May 22.-Heavy rains during
vicinity to an unusual height. The Kansas
river at this point is higher than ever before
since 1855 The Atohison, Topeka and Santa
Fe Railroad is under water west of this city for
quarter of mile, and no trains passed yes
terday. There is also washout on the Kansas
feet of the track is carried away. A bridge
further west went down last evening and an
accommodation train is caught between the
breaks on both roads. No trains have passed
west of Manhattan on the Kansas Pacific
railroad, or west of Emporia on the Santa Fe
road. Eastward bound trains on the two roads
combined at Topeka and went over the Kansas
Pacific road to Perry, where they found they
could not get through, and came back The
Cottonwood and Arkansas rivers are overflow.
ed and the bridges on all the streams have
been carried away.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
FRANCE.
More Changes i'm the Prefecture,

More Changes in the Prefecture.
PARIS, May 22.-There is less political ex-
element here; all is quiet. Fresh prefectoral
changes by Minister Fourton are announced.
LONDON, May pa telegram from Paris
announces that fresh changes in the prefec-
toral administration were gazetted today af-
fecting fourteen departments. A letter from
Senator Kruntz is published adhering to the
manifesto of the Left and stating that he will
continue to hold the post s Of commissary gen.
patable with the independence of his vote.
Foreign Newspapers Excluded.
PARIS, May Gle Temps states that the
circulation OF foreign newspapers in France
will only be permitted after minute censorship.
Some of the newly appointed projects show .
dsinclination to accept their posts.
The Radical Deputies.
The radical deputies under Louis Blanc
will draw up declaration violently inveighing
against the ministers, but recommending
calmness, prudence and the employment of law
full means to secure triumph of Republicanism.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
THE AsIATIC CAMPAIGN.

THE AsIATIC CAMPAIGN.
The Turks Threatening Russian Ports
ON the Black Sen.
LONDON, May pa Vienna despatch to the
Times says an Odessa letter in the Political
mander of the south coast has taken measur es
to defend Odessa against coup de main.
The 18th corps d'armee will be employed in
the defense of the coast line from Otchakof to
Alderman. According to the signals of the
coast guard Odessa seems less threatened than
Otchakoff. Great care has been bestowed of
late on this fortress which with works at Kin
burn protects the entrance to the bay and
mouth of the Dnieper, and consequently Mi.
koldieff, the only shipbuilding place therea.
some days Turkish vessels have been cruising
there, seemingly with troops on board. Great
stores of provisions and ammunition are accu-
mulated at Mikolieff, and in the event of the
Turks rendering the Atchakoff torpdedoes
harmless, not only these stores and the ship
building yard but also Kherson and other great
towns on the Dnieper basin would be open to
them.
The Turkish squadron, consisting of two
monitors, three ironclad frigates, several small
er vessels and the whole fiotilla of boats, sup.
posed to have volunteers on board, are cruising
in the waters of Sebastopol and Eupatoria. 1t
is reported that this feet will not be satisfied
with bombarding places On the coast, but also
means to excite insurrectionary movements in
the Crimea. The spirit beginning to show it.
self in the population is not calculated to in
spire much confidence. The south coast of the
Crmea is now almost entirely occupied by
Mohammedans
Turkish Movements.
ST.. PETERSBURG, May 22.-35OO Kurds, 49,
600 Bashi-Bazouks, infantry battalions and Z
guns are moving northward from Lake Van to
join the Turkish forces at Kara-Kalisa, The
Turkish detachment expected to attack Baya-
lid has fallen back towards Lake Van.
The body of the Turkish chief Of staff was
found among the slain at Arabian.
Russians Preparing TO Assault Kars.
CONsTANTINoPLE, May 22.-Since the cap
ture of Ardahan the Russians appear to be pre-
pairing for vigorous attack on Kars.
LONDON, May 23.-The Standards despatch
from Erzeroum reports that the Russian centre
has driven the Turks from their positions at
Karddhoun, village near Kars.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23

and which was detained by despatch from
Washington, left last evening with dispatches
from the Mexican minister to Diaz Consul
Aqendano acknowledges that these dispatches
came from new 1ork, where the minister is
with Lerdo, but refuses to give the import. 1t
is stated that efforts have been made made to
recruit men among the foreign population here
for Mexico, in the name of President Terdo, the
men to 60 to San Antonio, Texas.
The Border Raids,
CHICAGO, May 22.-Gen. Ord arrived here
from Texas last night. and has been in consul
tation with Gen. Sheridan upon affairs on the
Mexican border. in view of the unsettled con-
dition of things, resulting from reported revo-
buttons and raids, and of the anticipated Lerdo
expedition. Gen. Ord urges the propriety of
adopting new policy on the part of the u. S.
authorities. He wants power to follow lawless
Mexicans across the border. 1t is asserted in
military circles that this is to be the future
policy of our government. The number of U.
S. troops on the Rio Grande is to be slightly
increased.
Diaz's Popularity Increasiux,
Cry OF MEXICO, May 16, via HAVANA May
22.-The popularity of the Diaz administration
is apparently increasing. Diaz is generally
credited with determination to act according
to the constitution.
Senior Zamacona, late member of the mixed
commission at Washington, and Senior Romero.
ex-Minister to the United States have strongly
recommended their friends in the United States
to urge the early recognition of Diaz. Diaz
expressed an intention to order the War De-
partment to hold all haciendados and officials
personally responsible for crimes Committed in
their vicinity. 1t is reported that acknowledg.
ments of Diaz by foreign powers would follow
his acknowledgment by the United States.
France and England would then be- invited to
renew their relations. Gen. Jimnez is relieved
of the state governorshp and miitarv com
mand for outrage on the American consul at
Acapulco.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
ON THE DANUBE,
Preparing to Croas the River

Preparing to Gross the River.
LONDON, May PA Rustchuk despatch of
Monday says great preparations are being made
by the Russians to pass the river between Ro-
hova and Nicopol. They are erecting large
Notifications at Islatz and Turnumagureli. A
continual concentration of troops in the direc-
ton of Simnscha is observable. The Turks
are fully prepared to resist the attempt. Forty
two Kussian battalions, three batteries of artil-
lery and some cavalry arrived at Oltenitza Mon
day, and an attack is expected.
Ghiacet Burned by the Russians.
The News has despatch from Galatz which
says that yesterday the Russians crossed in
boats from Ibrail to Ghiacet and burned the
latter place. The Russians have dismountcd
their Barboschi Notifications.
Roumania's Declaration of Independence
BUCHAREST, May 22.-The following is the
resolution adopted by the Senate and Chamber
of Deputies yesterday:
This Chamber takes note that war is pro-
claimed between Roumania and Turkey, and
declares the connection between the two coun-
tries dissolved. The unanimously desired in
dependence of Roumania thus receives official
sanction, and the Chambers count upon the
sense of justice of the guaranteeing powers
The Senate voted bill creating military
decoration.
Miscellaneous.
LONDON, May 22.-The Standard has the
following from various points:
All indications betoken that the Russians are
making serious movement on Western Bull
garia.
The Servians are making offensive prepara-
tions at Saitischar and along the Timok.
The Turks have stationed strong corps of
observation at Adlia to guard against sudden
movement from Servia.
1t is reported in Vienna that the Servians
wish to operate in the direction of Bosnia and
against Niscics
The Roumanian declaration of Independence
n fho
Hungarian papers, however, declare that the
hour of action has arrived for Austro- H hungary,
A letter from Kossuth is published urging an
alliance between Hungary and Turkey to de-
fend their independence against their common
enemy, namely, Russia.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Sudden Death.

Sudden Death.
BATH, May 22.-Captain Abner D. Young of
Phipsburg dropped dead while planting pota-
toes yesterday. He was eighty years of age
and highly respected.
Dead Body Found.
BANGOR, May 22.-The body of half.brsed
Indian boy, apparently ID years of age, was
found above the Bangor Water Works, on the
Penobscot river, this afternoon. He is supposed
to be named Mohawk. An inquest will be held
tomorrow.
Fire in Pembroke,
PEMBROKE, May GA dwelling house
owned by Warren Ransom of this place was
entirely consumed by fire last night. Loss
$500; fully insured.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
GLE RMANY,
Bismarck Recalled

announce the recall of Prince Bismarck by
the Emperor William.
The London stock market is depressed and
prices have declined on the report that Prince
Bismarck is recalled to Berlin by an imperial
decree.
BERLIN, May 22-Prince Bismarck arrived
here in response to summons from the EN-
peror William. A ministerial council is being
held today, the Emperor presiding. 1t is ex-
pected an important resolution in regard to the
future policy of Germany towards France will
be adopted.
A later telegram states that the arrival of
Bismarck in Berlin is not the result of any
sudden determination nor is there any special
political reasons for it, it having been arranged
beforehand as part of the general programme
of his journey.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
A Sad Accident at a Launching.

A Sad Accident at a Launching,
CHESTER, Pa, May 22.-The iron steamship
Saratoga was to be launched at Roachs ship
yard this morning, at O'Clock, but for some
reason she started before the time fixed, and
before the workmen were notified. Some forty
of them were under the vessel and number
were killed and injured. The scene after the
vessel had left the ways was most frightful and
sckening. The bodies of the dead were scat
tered in every direction. Tive were cut in half,
others had arms and legs severed, and every
thing was covered with blood. The excitement
was Intense, and in short time the yard was
thronged with people. As far as known the
following is correct list of the killed and
wounded:
Killed-Edward Fawley, Charles Wright,
Edward Burke, John Nelson. George Wool.
Injured and cannot recoved-Barney Cannon,
Walter Parkinson. Three are still missing.
LATER.
All the men who were under the Saratoga
just previous to the launching have been ac-
counted for. No additional deaths have oc.
Cured among the injured and the limit of the
killed will now be set at seven. An inquest
will be held tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
ATTITUDE OF THE POWERS.
ENGLAND and the suez Canal

PARIS, May 22.-Ls Temps says:
Private information confirms the fact that a
note has been communicated to the st. Peters,
burg Cabinet by the English Embassy, on
the Suez anal now and hereafter. This docu-
ment is co1oh ed in conciliatory terms, and we
are assured that an understanding has already
been arrived at between Russia and England,
both in in substance and form as regards the
Suez canal, and in substance as regards Con-
stantinople.
War Between Greece and Turkey Immi-
nent.
A despatch from Athens to LIE Temps says
that war between Greece and Turkey is now
considered inevitable. The Premier at the
opening of the Chamber will deliver speech
tending to war, which it is thought will break
out within 20 days at least.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
War Notes,

The Turkish deputies have voted that the
minister of war, Redif Pasha, shall at once
proceed to the scene of hostilities.
The Russians show signs of crossing the
Danube.
The Emperor and the Czarowitch start for
Ploiesti June l. Gortschakoff, Count Adler
berg and the minister of war accompany them.
The troops composing the garrison Of Arda-
han have retreated to Ardauntiseh.
A Russian column has left Kagsman to re-
inforce the central division before Kars.
A decree has been published in the Russian
official journal ordering the formation of two
more divisions of cossacks of the Don to REIN
force the operating army.
The Sultan will in few days replace Redif
Pasha BY more competent war minister
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23

NEW YORK, May 19-Evening easy at IL
@ per cent. on call Sterling steady at 4S7 "a 4S7i
for long and 1891 @ 1893 for short sight.
Exports Of domestic produce for the week IS Bis
$780, against $5262O23 for the corresponding week Of
last year. "''A "a
Colo steady throughout the day at 1861; gold loans
fiat, and per cent. The cearances were Si475O.-
0OO The customs receipts to. day were $50, 900,
The Treasury disbursements were $4,000 for in
terest and S223,s0O for bonds. Governments firm.
Stock market opened firm for general list and weak
ton reversed the general fist declining and the
coal stocks lost part of the advance.
Inc transactions at the Stock Exchange aggrepat-
ed 16 shares, including Northwestern preferred
$500 shares, Rock Island 15,4OO shares, Delaware
hackawanna and Western 81 800 shares, Delaware
Hudson Canal $500 shares, Lake Shore 200 shares
hares. '-- Wv
Hannibal q Naples Railroad, 44O miles in length
which defaulted in 1875 was sold this affernoon NV
auction Tor Sl5O,0 II had been mortgaged to ex
tent $3.50, 900. A. M. White the purchaser. said
to represent the second mortgage bond-holders.
The fn1lnvVnO ba ole
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Portland Wholesale Market.

TUESDAY, May 22.-The markets are unusually
quiet and there are no changes to note in quotations.
Corn is steady at the prices given yesterday. Flour
continues dull with light sales. Pork and Lard are
dull and in small demand. Beef is very firm, al
though there are no large sales to report. Sugars
are firm and in good demand at 1Oac for granulated
and 12c for Extra G. Molasses is very firm and the
demand excellent.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
MARRIED..

IN Harpswell, May 81, by Rev. M. c. Baldwin, Ed
Waru Lawson of Portland and Miss Lottie G. Rich
ards OF Boston.
IN Saco, May 70, j. Milton Foss of Fairfield and
Miss Maria r. Perkins of Saco.
In Camden, May 8, Chas NJ Young and Almira A.
Vincent, both of Rockland.
ces Kicker. ~ ' -"A
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
FOR EIG N.
The TurcO-Russian War.
England and Russia's Relations
More Cordial.
The Russians Advancing on
KarS,

The Russians continue their preparations
along the Danube, but no attempt at crossing
has yet been made. In Asia the Russians are
advancing on Kars. England and Russia are
said to have arrived at some satisfactory I'M
Outstanding relative to Constantinople and the
Suez canal. Greece is anxious to declare war
against Turkey
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23

CHICAGO, May 22.-Cattle-recepts of $500 head
shipments of 1000 head; the market is quiet; com,
mon COWS and good veal Calves IS q co. good fat
butchers Steers at 80 q 49, good to choice Steers
smooth shipping Is a CO.,
Hogs-receipts Is, 600 head; shipments 100 head
the market is dull and lower for heavy; light shin,
ping and packing at 90 q O5; heavy packing "a
dull and weak
Sheep-receipts $50 head; the market is in good de-
mand and firm; sales at 30 a g. o. ~
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
SAN DOMINGO.
Political Conspiraey--A Revolution
Brewing.

ST. THOMAS, May 17.-Advices from San
Domingo of May 9th are received. A political
mingo city. Thirty persons implicated were
arrested and others took refuge in the different
consulates. Subsequently guards were station
ed before the dwellings of all the consuls to
prevent their further use as asylums. Great
CONSERVATION prevailed and revolution SEEM
ed imminent.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
Drowned i'm n Sewer,

NEW HAVEN, May 22.-While at work clear
ing sewer in Franklin street this afternoon
Patrick Farwell was overtaken by flood of
water, caused by sudden and heavy fall of
rain, and drowned before he could reach the
man hole His companion, Henry Coyne, had
narrow escape.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
MARINE NEWS.

A Vessel Wrecked and Thirty Persons
Drowned.
ADELAIDE, Australia, May 21.-Thirty per-
sons were drowned by the wreck of vessel
plying between Adelaide and Albany Isles.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
DIED.

In this city, May %, Francis Winslow. aged 47 yrs.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at p O'clock
at the residence of Mrs. Cordea Roberts, North end
of behring's bridget
In Deering, May q, Miss Louisa s. Bradley, aged
80 years.
Funeral services this afternoon at 8 O'Clock,
at the residence Of G. A. Bradley, Deering.
In BAN, May 20, Sarah F. daughter of Ezra and
Mary II. Hume, aged years months.
In Augusta, May II, Albert c. Fairbanks, aged &c
- In Santa Barbara, Cal, April 49, Hon. AIpheus A.
Skinner, OF Empire City, Oregon.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23

rnoviDE lS. 4. l., May 22.-The Printing cloths
market little more active and prices firmly main
tanned on basis of 4c for standard and extra Ga Ga
goods. " - -
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base Ball.

AT Princeton, N. J.-Alaskas2 2, Princetons /
eleven innings.
At st. Louis-Chcagos 4, St. Louis @
At Observation-Disclosures 8, Louisvilles 7,
At Cincinnati artfords 6, Cincinnatis 4.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
METEOROLOGICAL.

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TWENTY FouR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT. OFFICE CHIEF S1aNALl
OFFICER, Washington, DC,
May %, Il A. M))
For New England.
Rising barometer, northeast to no,tbuos.
winds, partly cloudy and cloudy weather viii
rain and stationary or lower temperature.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23

Sch Louisa Wilson, (of Ellsworth) Holt Turks ISL
and, with 6078 bushels salt to L G Willard.
Sch Nellie, Perry Phiadelpha-coal to j II Baker
Sch Three Sisters, Bickmore Friendship
Sch Smith futile, Southland, Wiscasset for Wey-
mouth.
CLEARED.
Sch Chas Sawyer. Mullen, New York-A NJ Ben
son.
Sch Nellie Doe, Trask, Bangor-Chase, Leavitt &
Co.
Sch May Munroe Hall, Rockand-master.
lFRoM OUR CORRESPONDENT
WISCASSET, Apl 15-Ar, sch Robert Woodruff,
Lewis, Gloucester.
May 17-Sd, sch W Dexter, Dunton, Boston.
May 12-Ar, schs War Eagle Frisbee, Boston; Adj
RAMA, Snowman, Georgetown.
Sld sch Sylph. Rines Boston.
May 22-Sld sch Antelope, Reed, Boston.
CRANBERRY ISLES, Apl 12-Ar, sch Lucy Jane,
Cottle Portland.
May liar, sch Winnie Weston. Stanley. Briar
Island, with 35 qts fish, lost anchor 10th during a
heavy gale.
May 13-Sld, sch Winnie Weston.
SOUTHWEST HARBoR, May 13-Ar, sch Caro-
line c. Cher. Jonesboro for New Bedford.
May 15-Ar, sehs Gamccock, Robinson, Calais for
New York Sarah, Hamlin, Prospect Harbor for
Portland.
Somes' Sound.
Sid. sch Ella Endora Sargent, (from somes' Sound
for Newburyport.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
Foreign Imports.

LIVERPOOL. Bark Pauline -571 tons salt to Or
der.
TURKS ISLAND. Schr Louisa Wilson-6O7s bush
salt to Elias Thomas.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23

dead. D''''
The Northumberland GOLFERS have voted to
strike. They number %, 900.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
MEXICO.

Recruiting in New Orleans for Lerdo.
New ORLEANS, May 22-There has been
considerable excitement here for the last few
days relating to Mexican affairs. A Mexican
steamer which was to leave Sunday morning,
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23

Henry Knauss was killed in Baltimore veg
terday by the falling of a scaffold in the church
of the Holy Cross.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23

Daily Domestic Receipts.
BY water conveyance-1000 bush corn meal to q
W True g Co.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
FROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGED

Ar at San Francisco 21st inst, ship Spartan Jack
son, New York, (Jan 23.)
AR at Callao Apl "a, ship Hattie Tapley, from
Valparaiso.
Sid Apl 21st. ships B Sewall, Pennell. and India.
Patten, Huani,los.
Ar at Algoa Bay. CGH. Apl 8. barque Mabel Hal
lett, from Iloilo for Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1877-05-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE..

Washington Camp No. 8, P. o. S. of A., will meet
in convention with Camp No. of Biddeford, at
Suns of America Hall, Plum Street, Port
land, Wednesday evening May 3d., to transact
earnestly requested to be present. Members Of
other Camps within the State respectfully in
yited to attend. w, H. GILPATRICK,
my21d3tsn Rec. Secretary.