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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-11-27

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Only Line running through cars between Portland
and Long Island Sound Steamers, and avoiding the
annoying Carriage transfer through Boston. Leave
Portland & Rochester Depot, Portland at 80 P. M.
State Rooms on Steamers secured in advance at
% Exchange ST.. and at the Depot.
J.W PETERS, j. M. LUNT,
Gen. Ticket Agent. Supt.
sept28 DIFF
National Republican., 1877-02-20
Personal.

II. =. Allen, oflowa. f. n guest at w'llards.
W. II. Sloan, of New Sork, Is stopping at Will
lard's.
N. Paine. of Mississippi, Is registered at VII.
silas Il. butcher. OF Brooklyn, Is a gust of
he Arlington.
John j. Lynch. OF NewYorE, arrived at willard's
yesterday.
A. d. MyEatt, OF Connecticut, registered at W.T.
lard's yesterday
A. u. Avery and wife, Of New YORK, arrived at
wlllard's yesterday.
Joseph siiisman. the New York baker, Is
stopping at the Arlington.
Henry A. Gudden, Secretary of tho New
York state Senate, is at the Arlington.
Mr.. Mr. and , Mrs. GeSrse y Deco;,SS rhilsdSsi. rnls
ney, New York; 4. b. Hepburn, Philadelphia;
Bronson Runssy Bunslo; r.; Morgan, sprng.
the latest arrivals at the Arlington.
b. Q; vaisntins. BTooklyn; A. ". Fsit.r, New
TowS.enG and Miir, OHIO: ri Fiji IT, b. Iss. RIahm6nd. e.
ping at the Imperial.
Nye Lowell. New, York; u: u, Nyc, New YORK
win, New YORK: Mrs A., Il. Kelly. New YORK.
NJ. 5. calburn, Vermont; J. Bsebsr, Pcnnsyl-
Yell, Illinois; Louis Gsrsiiy, Philadephia; j. ".
ysris: charles HAYDEN, ohio; 4. 4, WWlt,ee; 0!lo;
SrssSs; 1Ssfies b. %"llios, fS,lassipSis; George
hGSssSr wi, Msw IorN; SnsrI:
John j. Gynsh, y. r., sasi $. sltnpson AMI Wiz,
F.: JOHN JOIN Mai,s @ R;II TRRsISadi tog. T. tsas % Eiaa,
Psnna; W. n. Lindsey: Pa; N. j, Lar6u, FI,
ssSsPsr % s,i SsSissn n Hiss, % and HS% H. Z. Soows T.
Y, arrive Il at willard's yesterday.
National Republican., 1877-02-20
LOC.iL MISCELLANY.

DIR. Hartley cures catarrh-732 Tenth street
northwest.
Stoves for rent, at Buffers, corner Fifth and X
streets northwest.
Ask for the Hebe de la ReIne cigarettes; they
are the best OF all.
Interest paid on deposits by }. II. Squlcr Il Co.,
bankers, lil6 Pennsylv lvania avenue.
At Lee, 6l5 Seventh street, opposite the Patent
Ofce, is selling coal at " IS and up.
Left-oH clothing, watches, pistols, etc, bought
at HerIogs, Tl5 u street. Orders attended TO.
All kinds oftrunks made to order. repaired and
covered at McAIurray's, sos Pennsylvania avenue,
Market Space.
A r;ioad a hne Western New York elder, 20
to io-gallon casks, also, lot Of Vermont boiled
cider, just received at Spicer's butter store,
northwest corner Of Ninth and Z streets. Prices
low.
Happiness and prosperity are so indissolubly
linked with good health, that those suffering
with hoarseness, coughs, colds, etc., should try
IT. Bulls Cough Syrup and be cured. ffice Is
cents.
We call attention to the advertisement In
another column Of Smith, Birge n Co, lOl+ Penn:
.sylvania avenue. Their facilities for steam and
warm.air heating, anufacturing as they do their
own apparatus, are, perhaps, superior to those OF
any other house In this community.
National Republican., 1877-02-20
ctr OF FDIRKyEss.
An Invitation to Besperadoes of all Glasses
to visit the Capital.

An Invitation to Besperasloes of all Glasses
to Visit the Capital.
Last night the street lamps were lighted at
at loi5 O'Clock, and ext inguIshed at4 o'clock this
morning, thus leaving the city in total darkness
when the light is most ne:ded.
1t is weil.known fact that the greater number
Of robberies, ;burglaries, ETC.. are perpetrated
in the early hours of the morning
and the city and the whole country in fact, is at
present overrun with desperate characters of all
kinds, some Of whom would not hesitate an in.
stant TO commit murder for the sake of obtaining
n few dollars. Only yesterday morning, as a resi-
dent Of the city, whose business compels him to
work during the night, was on his way home, he
waSapproached by two desperate looking villains
one ofwhom got on either side Of him, and then
inquired the time, their idea was that II the
gentleman carried watch he would take 1t from
. his pocket, when they could snatch 1t and run,
away; or u they could not succeed In that way,
they would resort TO more brutal measures. In-
stead Of drawing watch, however, the gentle.
> man promptly drew his pistol, at the sight OF
which the wOuid-be robbers turned and fed.
IL the gentleman had had no pistol, the proba.
bilties are that instead Of the above little Incl
. dent, we would have "a highway robbery or muir.
der to record this morning.
The expense OF allowing the lamps to burn un-
I'll morning would be very little compared with
the sense of security the community would enjoy
md 1t would also serve greatly to keep midnight
robbers and plunderers IN check. As 1t is now,
the authorities hold out a general invitation to
thieves burglars, highwaymen and murderers
sPective vacations with impunity, and without
. fear Of discovery.
National Republican., 1877-02-20
DIED.

KIRkLEY-on the morning Of the 10th Of fcbru-
sry. 1871, J2sErn ALnA,gM, son OF Joseph W. and
his parents. 10 west street, Georgetown. on Wei.
nSs Of GSSSHs fy ssna aud
1hHS R sos sSR@S OF sn% % MS
Funeral rom tbS @ rosIacnce of his parents, ali E
oSSst s,fs northwest o" tuesday afternoon "' two
MoRG AN:-on the is,h. Of February; is:I. a, hts
resia.n,e, lear Iennaliytown' WV. u. hoh'AN'
THE funeral viii take place from st. .Auns's
hali-past onC 4. n.
MAsoN,on the I'm e TegE.a,y; ISL, MI: &:
triamphs Of tic christian iaiii, '''' ''''
NohI9SA PrEs,rSsd D February Is
sorian 1A%h ~ lie iist year Of hsp 1. ass '' '''
town b. nAfs lnss q . Trinity & Smaf Sns f. GeorSe
RODGERs- At Rock Island. Illinois, on satur-
aa, l7th fFehruary, aged % Years @ @Ms, MiSEgyA
and mother OF Rear Admiral John Rodgers, u. =.
p, only child OF tharies ii. and Carrie i. Moni-
Off. N, and ihs late Esi,y knight. ,,-I"-'s
Ea%n RroS. 10 her pSsss S sSrnss Fred
sriek and Fourth streets, Seorgetown, "wednesday,
ily are insi,ed Without further notise. kcaaiem
mass Will be 'ald at Trinity Church.
Rear Admiral Charles Hcniy DAYS., In tile sew
cnty.hr,t year Of hts age. Fune,al services hst,
hfter the services nj III. Johns Church on Tues
day, the body OF Admiral Davis will he at once
transported TO Cambridge, Mass, for burial. :,
CLEAR.-0n the i7ih inst, at so'clock A. NJ,
Thomas Clear, aged 80 years, 49,.
Inriu to attend The funeral on Tuesday III" eOt6
Inst. at o'clock r. NJ, from his late residence,
No. ii6 Tenth street.
BIscoE.-Fcbruary Is, 1877, at I o'clock u. m, ii,
Miss MARIE nisgoE. aged seventy years.
W. b. Wiiiiams 10. T5o Sixth street northwest on
Monday at O'Clock y. IN.
National Republican., 1877-02-20
Led Astray.
.tHtSENENTS.
Owens In the "B eir-at-Law.'

Mr.. John T.. Owens appeared last evening
In the "Heir at-Law," which is considered as
Colman's finest dramatic work. Mr.. Ovens as
Or. Pangioss, LID, A. S. s., was chara sterlsti.
eally funny, but outside of his character,
there was nothing particularly interesting,
either in the play or the actors.
tate and smily title was lost at sea, and Lord
DuberIy, who IL an ignorant fellow being the
noNt relative, comes into possession of the estate
and family title, and IL created Peer. Dick
Dofc'a', who 10 the son Of Dubsrfy, was engaged
10 Cteiiy, housekeeper prior to his fathers ior-
tune, AM, after being raised to fortune and posi-
ton, declines to fulfll his matrimonial engage
makes amends Tor his rascally conduct. The
morning Of the day set for the marriage, the heir
at law (MorsIdndl turns up, and. of course, comes
into possession Of the estate held by DuLeriy.
Zekfei HomsspuR declares that there was
no cause Of regret, as :he had won
1000 pounds on a lottery ticket, and would give
Il all 10 bis sister. This change in affairs kept
DR.. Pdngloss, Ii. q. & A. s. s., without .
pupil, as Dick DoElds was not to be educated for
such high social position as he formerly
Intended himself to occupy. SO the doctor
offers his services to every one who may be in
need Of such services. Walter Treville as Dick
Doniss made good effect, more probably
Marley PLAYED The part Of gsroi" Dormsn
did not come up TO his usual standard. Miss
Minniette Thompson acted very we'll indeed the
character OF Cieeiy Homespun Edwin Varfey
assumed the character Of Lord Duberly in good
style, and he was we'll supported by Miss Ella
Wren as L@dy DIesriy Charles Norris did
law, very we'll. This evening Byron's comedy OF
atbur UOysr will be pres sented
National Republican., 1877-02-20

He was dead, and Cecil Rose was left alone In
the world TO meet the terrible peris In store for
bert
The grief Of Czech, when, tho next morning, she
discovered the old pastor sitting dead in his chair
wss indcscribabie. She fclt that she was now In
deed alone, and without guide In tho world
but old Gretchen and all the nclghbors com.
forted her, and by the time the funeral ceremo-
mics had ended. and the affairs Of the pastors es
ta'e had been settled, she had recovered her
usual elasticity of spirits, and had resolved upon
her course, which was to 20 to England, accom-.
panied by Gretchen, and see II she could not hnd
some traces Of her family As they set out, oid
Gretchen, looking back ut tho forest village
through her tears, muttcred:
al hope that we amt rushing straight into
troublef And yet a creeping feeling comes over
me that there are dark days ahead! I wish !
could read the futurcr' The above we publish
as specimen chapter; but tho continuation Of
this story will be found only In the New York
Ledger. Ask for the number dated March o,
which can now be had at any news office or book.
store. II you are not within reach Of news OF.
ice you can have the Ledger mailed TO you for one
year By sending three dollars to Robert Bonner,
publisher, 1S William street, Now York.
LADY TREvoR's SECRET, continued story in tho
New York Ledger of March 8, has been received
BY baltimore News Company wholesale and re.
tail booksellers and stationcrs, Sun Iron Build
ing, baltimore.
National Republican., 1877-02-20
DROPUSALS FOR MARKING AND
l. RATING STAMPS.
Posr.OrrICE DEPARTMENT,
WAsHiNgIoN, February II, lsIi

POST.OfFtCE DEPARTMENT.
WAsHiSgIoN, February II, 1871.
Sealed Proposals will be received at this De-
pnrtment until the nth day OF March next, at IL
Ss1sk nson Sr sS n.hIng for ,hS use Of the
from the ist o. April next, Marking and Rating
GLASS NO. I.
Circular Marking Stamps OF Steel with cancel
combined. the stamp TO be about ono inch, and
the cancel one. half Inch In diameter, with the
name Of The Siiics and State, with type for months
ent thumbscrew for the same, and with handles
ofmahogany, walnut, or other heavy wood.
Will state the charge when fitted for and accom-
pani,d by 2. hour blocks, as a. m., p. m, etc;
~ ssmps ne
cancel, but similar In ali other respects to tho
circular stamp above described, and with type for
BSsa Bioeai,. months anu Gays OF inc same MATERIAL IN
CLASS No.a ..
Circular Marking Stamps OF Steel, without tho
cancel, but similar In all other respects TO No.
blocks and single figures for days all OF the same
length as the steel type, but OF type metal.
ssS or iro son eon,SinIng snsS aaHp,
tised,r "Missent, "Returncd for bctter direc-
ton,, or any other word, sentence, or lgures not
better directions" when several Of the same are
Also, Tor such stamps as names of persons when
Also, Cancels Of Hard Wood, halEinch diam
eter containing four or more parallel lines. Also
Cancels suitable for cancellng stamps on pack
ages.
Stamps will be ordered for tho different classes
Of Offices, according to present or future rogula-
tions and necessities OF the Department, or the
Postmaster General may at any time cease to
order any Of them In his discretion.
Models Of stamps complete. OF the bidders own
manufacture, must accompany the proposals.
Each proposal must be accompanied by tho
guarantee OF two sufficient guarsntors, that the
bidder will enter into contract within ten days
after his bid 10 accepted to furnish the articles
specified In bis accepted bid, and o certificate
from postmaster that such guarantors are re-
liable persons.
Tho accepted bidder will be required, within
ten days after his bid Is accepted, to enter into
contract, with sureties to be approved by the
Postmaster General, to supply the articles the
proposal for which Is accepted, In which contract
Il shall be provided that In case OF failure TO sup
ply the articles, or any Of them, according othe
contract the contractor and his sureties shall be
liable for the forfeiture specified In such contract
as liquidated damages, to be sued for In the name
Of the United States.
The stamps must be delivered at the Blank
Agency Of the Post office Department, at the ex-
pcnse OF the contractor.
Proposals should be indorsed on the outside Of
the envelope: proposals for Once Marking
Stamps" and addresse d to the First Assistant
Postmaster General, Washington. ID. q.
JAMES N. TYNEB,
Postmaster General.
National Republican., 1877-02-20
The Magazines.


The March-April number of The International
Rsrisw contains several. interesting articles on
the topics Of the day. 1t opens with q review
and criticism Of the administration Of President
Grant, written by proiessed independent Re.
publican. Hjahmar Hjarth Boyeson has an art I.
Gle on Saga civilization; James q. Beyles O. on
tributes "S ,fety In Dwellings and Public Build.
ings.n There Is an interesting paper on Wit and
Humor IN Germany, bv Herr Julius Duboc. Ray
Palmer writes about james Russell Lowell as a
literary critic, aud there are several other very
entertaining articles, notes a,d poems, by we'll.
known writer's.
From Z. NJ. Whitaker h Son we have received
the British Quarterly RerieD for January. 1871
American edition from the reprint OF the Leon.
ard Scott Publishing Company. New York. Tho
number contains papers on the Letters Of Julian,
the Poetry Of the Old Testament, Alexande I
yinet, Priesthood In the Light Of the New Tes.
lament, II. Spencer's Sociology, Guizots History
Of France, the Seryian War and, con temporary
literature.
The March number OF Potfers american Monthly
cotnains articles upon Edwin Forrest, the great
tragedan; Some Forgotten Arctic Explorers,
Architectural Progress, La afayette's Last Visit TO
America, the Ancient Chinese, and several fine
selections Of poetry and fiction.
National Republican., 1877-02-20
CITY BREgITIES.

George Gross, charged by Mrs. Mary Camp
with petit larceny. was arrested last night by
ofhcer Father, of the Eighth precinct, and
morning.
The funeral services OF Rear Admiral Dayi 3
will be performed at 1T. Johns Church at Ii
O'Clock this morning. The remains will be es-
corted by the marines and pall-boarers to the
depot;'W cnee they will be sent TO Cambridge for
burial.
At a meeting Of the Executive Committees
OF the Central Republican Club and the Hayes
and Wheeler CIu b. a reso luton was adopted re.
questing the chairman Of the former organiza-
uon TO call joint meeting at an early date, to
make arrangements relative to the inaugura-
ton OF Hayes and Wheeler.
National Republican., 1877-02-20
pRoPosALs FOR MANILA HEMP.
NAVY PAY OFpTcE, ]
q KILBY STREET, BosToN, 4
Januarv m 1877

q KILBY STREET, BOSTON,
January 81, 1877.
Proposals, sealed and indorsed "Proposals for
Manila Hemp will be received at this offico
until MONDAY, February %, at IL o'clock m,
for furnishing twenty tons OF 40 pounds per ton,
Manila Hemp at tho Charlestown Navy Yard,
subject there 10 the usual inspection and dow
eminent tests
Samples OF the quality required can be seen at
the Commandants Once at the said Navy Yard,
where all Information can be obtained.
Two satisfactory sureties must accompany the
bid, guaranteeing falthful execution Of the
offer, II accepted.
The price Of the Hemp must include its delivery
at tho Charlestown Navy Yard. All Hemp re-
jected must be removed at tho risk and expense
moved.
Blank forms for proposals can be had on appli-
cation at this ONCE. q. +. THORNTON,
fe5 Pay Inspector u. 5. N.
National Republican., 1877-02-20
sPEER's WINE ron PARTIES.

This wine is decidedly the incest we have ever
seen or tasted. 1t is produced from tho Oporto
grape, raised In this country, and POSSESSES the
very highest medicinal virtues, and certainly, as
an article OF beverage II Is not, In our Judgment
TO be surpassed In color taste or any Of the quail
ues which constitute handsome and agreeable
parties among the finh avenue families OF New
York. r
National Republican., 1877-02-20
hfty cents per bottle.

THoNpsos's PoxApx orrrxr, for dressing
the hair. This fne pomade merits special men.
tien. Purely vegetable. ms effect is 10 soften
and refine coarse, dry hair. impar artng TO 1t gloss
and beauty. Unlike many preparations for tho
hair, it cannot injure, but Is highly beneficial,
equally so to the ricn, golden.hued tresses Of
youth, the darker shadess of middle llfe or tho
silycr.streaked locks Of age. Twenty-Five and
hfty cents Der bottle,
National Republican., 1877-02-20
CITY ITEJfs.

Received, Washington, d. O., February II,
1877, OF the W ashington Life Insurance Company
and Savings Society OF tho District OF Columbia,
once 500 Seventh street northwest, one hundred
dollars, in full OF claim by the death OF my late
wife, Martha A. Rollins. who died yesterday
tfcbruary 1ol, insured under Industrial Policy
No. 552. JosHUA ROLLINS,
Beneficiary.
Residence No. 1909 q street northwest.
by Jno. J. Needing, Jr,, attorney In fact.
National Republican., 1877-02-20

interest OF the Government requires II; also the
right to nnnul tho contract u, In his opinion,
there shall be u milurc ~ any time to perform
faithfully any OF us stipuatiOns, or In case Of o
wilitul attempt 10 impose upon the department
stamps inferior to those required by the con-
tract.
PAYMENTS.
Payments for stamps actually Issued and de-
Iivercd will be mac Q quarterly, after proper ex-
animation and adjustment Of accounts.
CONTRACT NOT AsSIGNABLE.
The contract cannot, In any case, be lawfully
transferred or assigned.
EXTENSION.
Should tho interest Of the Government require,
tho contract may be extended beyond the timc
named, not exceeding three months, by order Of
the Postmaster-General,n and tho contract prices
and all conditions herein set forth shall govern In
such extended contract.
ADDRESS.
All proposals must be made on the blank forms
furnished by tho Department, securely envcloped
and sealed, indorsod on tho back proposals for
Postage Stamps" and addressed to the Third As
sistant Postmaster. General, Washington, ID. q.
JAS N. TYNER,
Ja3o.TuFIw Postmaster. General
National Republican., 1877-02-20
BRApY's,

The historical portraits OF distinguished repre-
sentative men, lately on exhibition at the Cen.
tennial Exhibition at Philadelphia, are now
National Gallery" 620 Pennsylvania avenue.
This collection embraces the eminent men OF
America. In addition to the medals received In
New York for many years, and in London In 1851,
Is awarded the highest dirdrd medal at the Gen.
tennial Exposition In PhIladelphIa, 1879.
National Republican., 1877-02-20
RvII nOzEpi

Porter House steak, 2oc; Sirlon steak, lsc;
Round steak, iSe, or two pounds for 2sc; best
butter $50. or three pounds for sl 90. Bray Il
Co., Mt. Vernon Place Market, corner Ninth
and X streets N. W.
National Republican., 1877-02-20
wnBoR's CoMPousp OF PURE Cop Liver OIL
AND LIME.

The advantage0f his compound over the plain
OIL Is that the nauseating taste Of the Oil Is en-.
tirely removed, and the whole rendered entirely
palatable. The offensive taste OF tho on has
long acted asa prominent objection to its use but
In this form the trouble 10 entirely obviated. A
host OF certificates might be given here to testify
70 the excellence and success Of "Wiibor's Cod
Liver OIL and Lime" But the fact that II Is
regularly prescribed by the medical faculty is
sufncient. For sale by A. b. Wiipor, Chemist,
Boston, and by all druggists.
National Republican., 1877-02-20
~ lRRIEn

kND-RoBINson-Un the 18th Of Fobru-
sry, nj ~ this city, by the Rey Dr. E2tt, Of the
TO Miss sALLIE v. RoBISsoS, daughter or John
X. Robin son, OF Onto. No cards,
National Republican., 1877-02-20
BOOKs .IyD sTiTIONERY.

Out TODAY.
The Statesman's Year hook, 1877. Fred Mar
min I2So
Astronomical Myths. Fiammarion. ........... 400
Gem Theory Of Disease, Macnagan.........,.. 800
Ride to Khiya. Capt. Fred Burnaby, with
Historical and Architectural Sketches. Free.
York and Lancaster Rose. Annie keary... 1.b
selections RON Maeanley; Treyelyan. $50
Musician ..,,......... I5o
Anne Warwick. GeorglAnn M, Craik ....... 30
Weayers and Wen. Miss Braddon....,...,... Is
lot Of Miscellaneous Books, good reading, at the
7 soLOM6NS CHAPMAN,
febl4-u OIL PennsylvAnia avenue.
National Republican., 1877-02-20
WALL PAPERs-PLAIs AND DECORATIVE.


To make room for spring stock, will sell at cost
for the next 90 days. Parties rehtting can have
one Of the finest and largest assortments to select
from, and save 20 per cent, by buying oi Tul-
man, al Ninth street. northwest. next door to
Lincoln Hall
National Republican., 1877-02-20

81 PLEURISY, PAIN IN THE SIDE,
Back, Ac., instantly disappear when Fluid Light.
ming is applied Bold at Coushlin's Drug store
Masonic 1emDle. OcIl
National Republican., 1877-02-20
NEW BOOKS,
RECEIVED THIS MOANING
At
sHILLiNarUS's BOOKSTORE,

" NFCTIN ED THIS MUKNTNH
At
sHlLLlNGTUS's BOOKSTORE,
Cor. four-and. a.half street and Pennsylyani ave.
Anne Warwick. BY the author OF syivia's Choice.
Weayers and Welt; or, Love that Hath us In His
Net. By Miss Braddon. M -
Love in ldencss. by Ellen olney.
The Duchess OF Rosemary Lahe. By FarJeon.
Helcn's Babies: Annals of n Baby, and Some
other Babies, Very Like Heleu's, only more so.
Noic.-Lctter and Cap paper, OF all sorts aad
qualities.
Envelopes, Pens and Pencils.
Playing cards of all sorts and qualities, at the
yery lowest prices and Of the best quality for The
: feio-tf