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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14
The Rates of Postage.

Postal cards, one cent each, go without further
charge to all parts of the United States and Canada
with an additional onecent stamp they go to all parts
Of Europe.
All letters, to all parts Of the United States and
Canada, three cents per half-ounce.
Local, or "drop letters, that is, for the city or
town where deposited, cents if delivered by car
riers, and cent where there is no carrier system.
Newspapers, daily, semi weekly, tri weekly and
Weekles, regularly issued and sent to regular sub.
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publication. newspapers and magazines published
less frequently than once week, cents per pound.
Transient 1s newspapers magazines, pamphlets and
thereof All other miscellaneous matter including
unseaed circulars, books, book manuscripts proof
sheets, photographs &C., and also seeds, cuttings
bulbs and ROOTS and merchandise not exceeding four
pounds in weight cent for each ounce or fraction
thereof.
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The rates for letters for the hafounce or frac
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To Great Britain and Ireland, letters cents,
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

BATCH OF LIBEL SUITs.-Capt. Robert O.
Patterson, late first pilot OF the steamer Cam
bridge, has authorized suit for $4,000 against
Marcellus Emery, Esq, proprietor of the Ban
gor Daily Commercial, for damages by an al
legged libel printed in that paper of the Sth of
June, in which it is charged that Capt Patter-
son, by negligence and disobedience of orders,
came near wrecking the Cambridge on Monte.
gan, on the morning Of that day. The action is
brought by A. G. Jewett, Esq. The writ was
served upon Mr. Emery on Tuesday, we learn,
1t is but fair to state, in this connection, that
as soon as the editors attention was called to
the matter, he gave place to an explanatory
letter from Capt Patterson, and did all that he
could to correct the error of the reporter. We
understand it Il to be sprobable iffthe original
source of information furnished to the Com
mercial shall be revealed by the editor, that the
suit against the paper may be discontinued, and
new one commenced against the unknown
parties who caused the publication. Capt Pat
terson claims that he has been greatly DETAINED
and injured in his profession by this publica-
ton.
suits have also been commenced against
John M. Adams of the Portland Argus for
$l0000O; against Levi NJ. Robbins of the Rock
land Opinion, for $5000 and against n Pope
Vose q Co., of the Rockland Gazette for $4,000.
The papers each have published the article. or
the substance of the article, that oripinally an
peared in the Commercial. Belfast Journal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

Yesterday morning word was sent to the po'
lice station that coat had been stolen from
the Cumberland House. Officer Langmaid was
detailed to look up the case, and visited the
house. One of the employees of the house, Ar
thur Baglon, protested to know where the coat
was and started off with the officer to find it.
After being gone awhile he returned to sthe ho-
tel and reported to the proprietors that the
officer wanted horse. The team was furnish
ed and the fellow started off with it. He next
appeared on the road to Brown Hill beyond the
Kerosene works, in an intoxicated condition.
He met Mr.. Eli Boothby, who was returning
from town, where he had been to sell produce.
He refused to let the farmer pass, and to pre-
vent it drove his horse first to one side and
then to the other of the road. AT last Mr..
Boothby got out .of his wagon to adjust his
harness when Baglon jumped from his car
rage and began fierce assault upon the man.
Not satisfied with kicking and striking the old
man the young cannibal beg an to chew his left
ear In one bite he took off about half of the
organ and it dropped to the ground, After
satisfying his taste he left his victim and drove
into town and gave his team up to woman on
Portland street.
In the meantime farmer: Bootby came into
the city bringing the remnant of his ear with
him, and made complaint at the police sta
ton. Deputy Crowell and officer Langmaid
started out after the man and found and ar
rested him on Green street about 2 clock. He
will be taken before the Municipal Court this
morning charged with assault and battery.
The proprietors of the hotel where he works
say that he is good faithful fellow to work
and they shall not prosecute him for taking the
team as it was returned all right last night.
His days recreation will not probably cost him
very much, and he can go off and chew mans
ear off most any day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

THE WONDERFUL CLoCK.-The fac smile of
the original Strasburg clock now on exhibition
at Lancaster Hall still attracts crowd. 1t
will remain but this week and should be visited
by all. The clock stands on the base four feet
front, three and one half feet deep, and eleven
feet high. The lower section has dial repre-
senting the ancient Zodiac, with the stars of
the first, second and third magnitude, with the
signs of each month of the year exhibited at
the proper time and seasons, the dial making
but one revolution in the year, and but one half
of it exposed at time. Above this, in each
corner, are Lions heads, with rings in their
mouths. Above this is another section with a
dial % inches in diameter, on which is repre-
scented on the outer circle the minutes and hours
in the usual manner. Within are four dials,
representing the month, day of the month, day
of the week, and phases of the moon. In al
coves on either side of the frames are carved
figures of Time and Justice. Above the dial is
a keystone with small door in the centre,
with Cherubim on either side guarding it. The
top section is in the form of gothic chapel,
with small door on either side, and large
one over a stair front in the centre, with bal.
cony over centre, and spires extending up eth
er side. At every half hour is heard the ring
ing of bell, and the door of the keystone
opens showing the figure of Death, followed by
the music of an organ. Three minutes after
chime ofstwenty bells is heard, when from the
right door of the chapel the disciples come out
in procession, while the centre door opens and
the Saviour comes in sight. As the disciples
reach Him they pause, one by one, turn their
faces toward Him and bow, except Peter which
is the centre figure. The bow is returned by
the Saviour, and Immediately, cock perched
on the right corner, flaps his wings ard crows,
when Satan appears and disappears in the bal
cony above Meanwhile Roman sentinel on
the left of the procession has faced toward it
and remains until the procession has passed,
when Satan appears again turning his head in
the direction of Judas. After Satan appears
he is followed by the music Of the organ, when
the left door closes the scene.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

ExcURsIoNs-Those who have not yet enjoyed
the trip to Brdgton on the steamer Mt. Pleasant
over Lake Sebago and up the Songo should
avail themselves of the opportunity now offer
ed. A whole days ride through magnificent
scenery is not often offered for one dollar.
The Maine Central excursion to Skowhegap
today promises to be fine affair, and will
doubtless be largely attended. Upon the ar
rival of the train at Skowhegan, ball will be
held in the Turner House hall Many will
Join the excursion at Brunswick, Augusta, Wa
teryille and other places along the route.
The employees of the Maine Central witt
their friends, will come to Portland on the %
inst, and 20 to Long Island on the Charlie
Houghton.
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Simmons, the sculptor, arrived in New York
from Rome Wednesday and will visit this state
this week.
Maj. A. 81. S. Davis, foreman of the govern
ment printing office, Washington, is in Farm
ington sick with hemorrhage of the lungs.
Mr.. James Dudley of West Farmingdale,
celebrated his SOth birthday on Monday last, by
a family gathering at his residence. The fam.
lily consists of ten children, with their wives,
grandchildren and Observation-Disclosures, in all
65 persons, who reside in Maine, New Hamp-
shire, Massachusetts and New York, large
number of whom were present. Mr.. Dudley,
who is vet an active and rugged man, and
whose wife is still living at nearly the same
age. has been married SO years.
Gov. Rice has appointed Geo. B. Goodwin,
Esq, of Biddeford. Commissioner for Massa-
chusetts and Maize.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

SEPTEMBER CRIMINAL TERM, 1877, sYMoNDs, J..
PRESIDING.

SEPTEMBER CRIMINAL TERM, 1877, sYMoNDs, j.
PRESIDING.
THURsDAY.-State VS.. William Chapman. In
dicted at this term for breaking and entering the
brig Martha A. Berry in the night time with an in
tent to commit larceny.
Defence-that the respondent was go much under
the influence of liquor that he did not know what he
was about and, therefore, could have had no nten.
ton to commit the crime charged. The respondent
did not take the stand. Verdict guilty.
Libby for State. A. E. Moulton for defendant.
Robert Il. Sawyer pleaded nolo contendere to an
Indictment against him for assault and battery and
was fined S25 and costs of prosecution, which ht
paid.
The following additional liquor indictments have
been made public:
Nuisance-Wm. W. Ruby, Ernesto Ponce.
Drinking house and tipping shop-Brdget Haley
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STATE NEWS.
ANDROsCOGGIN COUNTY,

ANDROsCoGGIN COUNTY.
The shipment of manufactured goods from
the Auburn boot and shoe shops and receipts
of stock have been very heavy the past week.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
The Normal School at Castine opens with
prospect of al pleasant and profitable term
Forty yeuug men connected with the school
have formed company and are making good
progress in military drill under the instruction
of Mr.. Walter Weeks, graduate of the College
at Orono.
Two Democrats of Ellsworth, disagreeing as
to whom they should vote for for Governor
agreed to decide the question by a game of
high-low-jack, the winner to make up the
ticket. One favored Bon Bradbury, the other
Charles W. Roberts. The Bradbury man won
and so Mr. Bradbury got two votes.
WALDO COUNTY.
Dwelling house of Charles Fletcher in Lin
colnville was broken into last Sunday even
ing.
Dr. Brooks of Belfast, examining surgeon
for government pensioners, has been making
his biennial examination lately. He has ex-
amined 120 applicants, two of whom were
Mexican war veterans. There are some $50
pensioners on the rolls in Waldo county.
IN GENERAL.
The Secretary of the Good Templars, Geo. E.
Bracket of Belfast, gives notice that the semi
annual SESSION of the Grand Lodge will be
held at Camden, Oct. 10 and IL, and that
half-fare excursion rates will be had on the
railroads and steamers in the state.
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Arrival and Departure of MIA


PORTLAND, ME-, Aug. Z, 1871
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Boston and intermediate offices. Arrive at 1920
and 1115 p m. Close at SIS a. and leo, 445 and
e.00ip m.
Boston and the West. Arrive at 51Opm
intermediate or Way Mails via Boston and Maine
Railway. Arrive at 100 and $40 m. Close at S.15
m and LOO pm.
Great Southern and Western. Arrive at 70. 20 and
l1.1bp m. Close at S.15 m, 1C0 4.45 and 800 % M
Bangor, Mattawamkeag, and connecting routes
Arrive at 1875 p. m. Close at 150 a. m.
Augusta and connecting routes. Arrive at $50 a
m. and l.35 p. m. Close at 1150 m and AS pm.
Morning Northwestern by G. T. R. Arrive at 1886
m. Close at 7.15 am.
Lewiston and Auburn. Arrive at 200 and $50
.: m: and LBS m. Close at 5.45 and 11.5O a. m.
and 4: As pm.
Rochester, N. H., and intermediate offices. Arrive
at so p m. Close at TOO m and 1245 p m.
North Conway and other offices on the P. d o. R.
H. Arrive at $40 a m and 6.45 m. Close at SEQ
m and 1890 m.
Desert, Jonespert, Machias, Machiasport, East Ma
chias, Mllbridge and Bar Harbor, via each steam
or. Arrive at a. m. Close at 9 p. m.
Eastport, via each steamer. Arrive at 500 m.
Foreign Mails per Allan Line close every Fri
Foreign Mails, via New York, day prevlousuo sail
ng of steamers. Close at LOO m.
Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East. Arrive
at 200 IN. Close at 900 p m.
Arrive at 1.35 m. Close at 11.5O a. m.
Skowhegan also closes at 900 pm.
Canada and intermediate Offices via G. I. R. Ar
rive at 1880 D. N. Close at LOO pm.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island Close
at 11.60 a. m. and p. m.
Closed Pouch for New York and the Soutb and
West closes at 445 p. M. LETTERS for this mail nnst
be deposited in the Post Office)
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

A CURIOSITY. afternoon CAPITA in
Bacon of the barkentine Harriet Jackson
brought to this Office curiosity which he has
inst brought from Spain, in the shape of a
chameleon. This animal resembles a toad
somewhat, but has much longer legs and long
tail 1t feeds wholly on insects and has very
handy way of catching them with a tongue
several feet long. 1t has way of changing
ils color to suit the place it is in. When seen
here it was of light green and very handsome.
Capt. Bacon has become much attached to it
as it is great pet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14
ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS

Are you respondent sufferer from Sick Head
ache, Habitual Costiveness, Palpitation of the
Heart? Have you Dizziness of the Head? Is your
Nervous System depressed? Does your Blood circu-
late badly? Have you Cough? Low Spir its?
Coming up of the food after eating? &C., &c. All
of these and much more are the direct results of
Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint and Indigestion.
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER is now acknowledged
by all Druggists to be positive 24OO 900 bot
ties were given away in the U. S. through Druggists
to the people trial. Two doses will satisfy any
person of its wonderful quality in curing all forms of
Indigestion. Sample bottles 10 cents. Regular size
75cents Sold positive by all firstclass Druggists in
US oc20eom1y
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A Few Words 10 the Friends OF II Gooa
Work.

There is need of substantial aid to carry on
the Seaman's Reading. Room. and for furnish
ing libraries aboard our shipping at this port.
The reading room, under the care of ME-.
Speers. an old sailor of tried character has
done an immense amount of good. So also
have the 232 libraries loaned free and circulat-
ing abroad on vessels. But they cost money.
DO not ask for cent on the church accounts
of the Bethel, or anything to discharge old
debts, but do beg our benevolent people to
help me pay four hundred dollars of current
expenses for the interests above named, for
which l am personally responsible. am very
grateful for the kindness hitherto received
books and papers given.
f. SoUTHWORTH Seamen's Cbap1ain
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THE prostration and enfeeblement expert
ease, dropsy, kidney, bladder and glandula-
troubles, pains in the back and loins, suppress
sion and incontinence of urine, female irregur
larites, etc., is entirely removed by DIR. Bull
LOCKS KIDNEY REMEDY, NEPHRETI-
CUM. 1t disarms and drives out of the system
all maladies of this nature, and those inciden-
tai thereto. my23eod&w1w-6-21-36-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

SALE OF THE EFFEoTs.-Mr. Henderson of
the State Agricultural Society was in the city
yesterday to superintend the sale of the lum-
Der used at the New England Fair. As it ap-
pears to be settled that the fair goes to Lewis
ton for the next three years it is thought best
to sell all the lumber on hand here.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

BmDEFoRD CORPORATIONS. - The annual
meetings of the Pepperell, Laconia and Saco
Water Power Companies were held yesterday
and the following officers elected:
PEPPERELL.
Clerk-O. F. Page
Treasurer-George Dextsr.
Directors-Toomas Wigglesworth, Lyman
Nichols, A. e. Hidreth, James Longley, Geo.
F. Fabyan, Edward W. Goldman, John A. Blan-
chard.
TACOMA.
Clerk-Moses W. Weber.
Treasurer-George Dexter.
Directors-Thomas Wigglesworth, Samuel
Gould, James Longley, Edward W. Goldman.
Charles L. Thayer, George f. Fabyan, A. L.
Hlldreth.
sACo WATER POWER co.
Clerk-Thomas Quinby.
Treasurer-Edward w. Goldman.
Directors-Lyman Nichols, VIM. p Halnes,
Sam'l Gould, Geo. T. Fabyan, Thos. Wiggies
worth, James Longley, A. E. Hildreth, Edw.
w Goldman Charles l.. Thayer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

THE wisdom of life insurance has long been
demonstrated. Before deciding in which COM
pany to insure, do not fail to examine the her
its of the Mutual Benefit" Branch Office Is
Exchange street, B. B. Peck, District Agent.
sep146t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

A REASONABLE CoMPLAINT.-A correspon-
dent complains that horses are allowed to eat
the bark off many of our fines. shade trees.
He cites case where several large elms stand
ing in front of houses which are let to different
tenants have been completely destroyed
.ns past season. There should be remedy,
NV NV Just what it is no one appears to know.
"na' Is eVerSone's business SIS no one'ss bust
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

P. o. S. OF "A convention of the camps
of the Patriotic Order of Sons of America in
the state will be held.at the hall of Washing
ton Camp No. 2, Turner'S Island, this evening.
An mportant session is anticipated
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

ACCIDENT. morning Mrs. VIM. P
Buck, residing on Cumberland street, made a
misstep in the yard and sprained his foot bad
ly 1t will be some time before che will be
able to step on the injured member.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14
THE NEXT LEGISLATURES


ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY Entitled to 9.
Lewiston-G. Fl. Pillsbury.
=" "A. M. Jones';
4" j. S. Garcelon,
Lisbon-Charles B. Plummer.
East Livermore-John W. Eaton.
Minot-Gideon Bearce.
Auburn-Ansel Briggs.
-Cbas. E. Smith.
Liyermore-THEODoRE RUSSELL, Jr.
ARoosTooK ooUNTY-Entitled to 7.
Hodgdon-Ben. J. Smith.
Houlton-Eben Woodbury..
Ashland-James Rowland.
Lyndon-Charles W. Porter.
Maysville-Elisha E, Parkhurst
Caribou-iS. ". Collins.
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Municipal Court.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
Observation-Disclosures Lash. Larceny. Fined
SO with costs. Paid.
James ORouke. Malicious mischief. Fined S.
with COSTS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

YES, go to the Adams House sure for your
cigars. The best cigars in Boston, kept by
George Morris, formerly of the Preble Heuse.
Don't forget to call on the old man. He will
give you a cigar as big as house for cent
clear Havana.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

WE have received % dozen more of those
silk handkerchief. 20 cents each. II. I. Nelson
& Co., 443 Congress street, Harrington Block.
sep12 DIT
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Steamer Excursion.

Steamer Charles Houghton, Capt. Chase,
which has given US this week three most
attractive excursions along Falmouth Foreside
to Yarmouth landing, changes the programme
today by going up the Freeport river to Free
port. The passaqesdown between the main
shore and islands is very beautiful and the trip
up the river is very attractive. The people of
Portland have only today and tomorrow to
show by their patronage their appreciation of
Capt. Chase's efforts to please and recreate
them
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

nAN ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are tne feai estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday.
Staples, Jr., lotto. land for $25. -''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

LADIES, have you seen those new worsted
fringes at 25 cents per yard? Nelson, in Far.
rington Block, has large assortment.
sep12 DIT
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THE PRESS
CITY. AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN,
The Steamer Charles Houghton.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
TIE Wisdom of Life Insurance.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
House Rents VIM. H. Jerris.
Notice is hereby given.
Hyde Bros.
Room to Let.
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PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
OMce Hours

Once Hours.
From 7.30 m to $50 p m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 I'm.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

HORSE Thief ARRESTED. Deputies Black
and Crowell arrested young man named Fred
Ramsey yesterday mornirg for the larceny of a
horse and wagon. The team was stolen last
July from Royal A. Larrabee of Bi1deford.
Ramsey since that time has been at large. The
city marshal of Biddeford, learning that be
was in this city, teIeeraphed TO the police au-
thorIties here. Both horse aud wagon have
been recovered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-14

The following are the results of Policies now
in force at this Agency and such the actual and
uniform results of insurance with this Company
1t will be seen that all these Policies have more than
doubled in amount.
Dividends declared yearly in Cash and may be
used in payment of premiums II wanted.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1877-10-19

0SrWhat other preparations failto 40,
liall's Hair Remover surely accom-
plishes. II rcncws The hair and cspcci-
Ally restores IN color when gray ana
faded. As dressing II Il unsurpassed,
making the hair moist, soft and glossy
The most economical preparation ever
offered, Us effects remain long time,
and those who have once made trial III
u willncvcr use any other. # Advertiser
and Union, Frcdcnie, N. y,
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~ Office i hereby given TINT Oliver
~ M Hobbs aud Addison N. Thomas.
dSng business In Ireland, Dubois coun-
iv, Indiana. under the firm name o.
Thnma n Hobbs, have made AN a~~igm-
meni of Al their partnership property,
rights credits. charges and eflrcls'ur all
N Lcmuel L.'Kslso. on ihe
10th tlAy of October, 1871 and all FER
sons owing said firm are notified II Ar
piN ip inc assignee for settlement imne-
aia;cly. aud those having claims against
thr iifm ~ iilc the same according ~ iaw.
l.RMuEL II. hELSo. AssigMrr.
VS. llrNTER. Airy.
Oct I'D '-7--3w.