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The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02
ORAL TEACHING OF GRAMMAR.-In referring

ORAL TEACHING OF GRAMMAR referring
our readers to the advertisement of Prof,
Howe in another column, it is only fair to ad-
nit that if, after thorough testing of his sys-
tenn, such as he has submitted to for the past
several weeks, no one comes to the front
to point out any deficiency or error in it, he
has achieved fresh victory in this city. He
has taught hundreds already, and all without
exception speak in the highest terms OF his sys
tenn. He intends to remain here q few weeks
longer. 1t is to be hoped our citizens will take
advantage of this circumstance by attending
his class largely.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02
A Remarkable Cure.
WEST TOWNSEND, VT, May IA, 1860.

/" EST townsend, W., May Ia, looU.
Messrs s. w. Fowle & Son:
'In the spring of 1847 took a severe cold
wnicn settled on my lungs, where it remained
without relaxation. | was then in Massachus-
cts, and growing worse and becoming unable
to attend to my business, l returned home and
commenced searching in earnest for some medi-
cine which would restore my lost health. l
consulted physicians, tried many remedies,
pus ootalned no help, but daily grew worse. |
hau terrible cough. and raised good deal of
Dloou. had profuse night sweats, and severe
pain IN my side l continued in this state for
try Wistar,S Po SO 1s @o~rn and 90 W
great Joy soon found that this remedy had ar
rested the disease l continued to use the bal
sam 70 the extent of five bottles, and have since
then experienced no difficulty of the lungs l
oelleVe the balsam saved my life, and shall
ever hold it in high estimation.
Yours truly, LEWIS PHELPS.
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The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

ACROSS THE CoNTINENT.-This evening Oil
yer Doud Byron viii commence an engage
ment of two evening and one matinee perform
ances at Music Hall III the exciting drama of
Across the Continent" The piece was pre-
sente1 at the Museum last year by Mr.. Byron
with great success He will be supported by
the Howard Athenaum troupe, including
Schoolcraft and Goes, and Pat Rooney, the
Irish comque. The sale of seats already indi-
Gates large houses
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

TEMPERANCE REToRM.-The second ami
versary of the Lewiston Reform Club was OBJ
served Wednesday A public meeting was
held at which addresses were delivered by Jor-
dan Rand of the Lisbon Club. Mr.. Clarke, ed-
tor of the Androscoggin Herald, Mr.. Plaistet,
ex-President of the South Berwick Club, Mr.
Bill, President of the Tbomastou Club, Mr.
Walker of Bangor, Mr. Bass of Rockport, Mr..
Dyer of Pennington, Camp Meeting John AL
len and many others. Much enthusiasm was
manifested, and reports from the reform move
ment in various parts of the state were very
encouraging.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02
CITY REPORTS.
City Physician,a Reuorf.


From the report of the City Physician, d..
Brooks, it appears that at the beginning of the
year there were twenty patients in the Greeley
Hospital, and 1OS have since been admitted,
making total of 12S patients treated during
the year. Of this number 81 have been dis
charged, either well or improved. Several have
been sent to the Insane Hospital at Augusta, "a
remain in the hospital at the present time, and
IL have died from the following causes: Con
sumption 3, paralysis 2, Brght's disease, pneu-
mona, syphilis, strangulated hernia, conges
tlon OF the lungs, puerperal fever, hemateme-
SIS and egastritis. one each Eight births have
occurred at the hospital. The physician has
made $50 visits to the hospital aud prescribed
for 813 out patients who have applied at the
hospital dispensary for treatment In all, $50
patients have been admitted to the hosptal
since its opening in July, 1874, and during the
same time 2O68 out patients have been prescrib
ed for at the dispensary.
Mr. Charles Thompson has served as nurse in
the mems ward since May /, 1876 He has
faithfully performed his duties The women's
ward is Ill under the charge of Miss Kate
Stewart, kind and efficient nurse. But two
cases of varioloid occurred the past year. One
was treated at home, and the other at the small
pox hospital. Both recovered.
The physician has made about 1000 profes.
sional visits to the poor of the city. Several
of the severer cases have been removed to the
hospital The duties of the physician have
been uncommonly arduous during the past
winter; the scarcity of WORK compelling the la
boring classes to apply to the city for aid in
greater numbers than usual.
The physician makes the suggestion that in
the future every physician shall return certi
fcate of the cause of death of a patient to the
proper authorities, and Of every case of infec-
tions or contagious disease, as soon as brought
to their attention. Scarlet fever, diphtheria and
measles have been unusually prevalent the past
season. Cholera infantum was not as fatal last
summer as usual.
Street Commissioners Report.
From the report of the Street Commissioner
we CLEAN the following statistics:
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

THE COMING OF MoNTAGUE.-This morning
the sale of seats for the Montague entertain
ments opens at the box office at Music Hall,
Every seat will doubtless be eagerly taken up,
for the opportunity to see Mr.. Montague and
the excellent company which supports him, is
one which few will care to miss. The two plays
in which he is announced give scope for his
best characterizations, and have called out
crowded houses in Boston this week.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

LECTURE. closing lecture in the West
End course, at Reeds Hall, was delivered last
evening by Darius Ingraham, Esq, whose
subject was Sketches" being narration of a
foreign voyage while in the navy twenty years
ago. At its close the following resolution was
passed;
ResolUed, That our thanks are hereby ex-
tended to the several gentlemen who have
lecture1 in this course this season for their
gratuitous services.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

A BARK STRUCK BY LIGHTNING "A Man Kill
ed Outright.-The bark Ella Hawsep, which
sailed from ST. Johns, N. F., on the 9th Of Feb
ruary, arrived here yesterday morning Capt
Green reports that while in the Gulf of ST.
Lawrence during thunder shower, the bark
was struck by lightning and all of the crew
were paralyzed, and one of them was killed
outright Seeing the shower coming the cap
tain went below 10 get his oil-cloth clothing
and while there heard a report on deck. Rush
ing up quickly he found his entire crew stretch
ed out on the deck. He went to them and
found one whose face was perfectly black and
life was extinct. The others attempted to arise
but would at once fall back perfectly helpless.
After some time they all revived except one,
who is now on the bark nearly helpless, one
side being paralyzed. The name of the man
killed was not learned. He belonged in Wind
sor. where the vessel. which was not injured in
the least, isowned They put into Portsmouth
harbor Saturday night for shelter from the
storm. The bark is to load oil for Liverpool.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

POLICE NoTEs-A fellow who stole one
hundred pounds of old iron from Simon Cole
on Commercial street, was arrested by officer
jackson and the iron recovered.
Frank Turner of the Cape, stole a lot of gas
fixtures from the gas house yesterday, and Off
Ger Crowell arrested him. In the evening he
went into convulsious at the station and two
physicians were called to attend him.
A Young man who walked from Lewiston
yesterday, faiated at the station last evening
from sheer exhaustion. He soon recovered,
however
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02
Wonderful Success.

IL is reported that BosCHEEs GERMAN SYRUP
mas since its introduction in the United States,
reached the immense sale of 10000 dozen per year.
over quo Druggist have ordered this medicine
oirect rom the Factory. at Woodbury. N. j., and
not ohe mas reported single failure, but every
ie''er speaks of its astonishing success in curing
se'eie coughs, Colds settled on The Breast, Con-
SUMPTION, or any disease of the Throat and Lungs
we auvse any person that has any predispositon to
MeaA Lungs, to go to their Druggists-and get
lnis Meaiclne, or inquire about it. Regular size.
70 cents; Sample Bottle, 10 cents. Two doses will
releVe any case. Don't neglect your cough.
49, deom1y
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02
CITY AND VICINITY
New Advertisements To-Day.
WARD CAUCISES.

The Republicans of Portland are requested to
meet In their respective Ward Rooms on
Friday evening, March Sd, at 2 IL O'cPk
for the purpose of selecting candidates for one
Alderman, three Councilman, a Warden and Clerk,
and two Constables from each ward, and one mem
Der of the School Committee each from Wards 2, 5,
and 7, to be supported at the polls on Monday,
March 9th; also TO elect five members Of the City
committee from each ward for the ensuing year.
CHAS. j. CHAPMAN,
Chairman Republican City Committee
c. o. LEACH, Sec'y.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION FOR MAYOR
The delegates chosen for the purpose of choos-
ing Democratic candidate for Mayor met last
evening at Reception Hall to transact thai
business Alter an informal vote was taken to
ascertain the feeling of the delegates, Ex-May-
or Richardson was nominated by reclamation.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02
The Revival Meelin2s.

The prayer meeting in the Second Parish
church. conducted by Rev. Mr.. McWhinnie,
was very interesting season, and several new
converts participated. In the afternoon Mr..
Needham gave one of his interesting Bible
readings to an attentive congregation.
In the evening the church was crowded to its
utmost capacity. Mr. johnson conducted a
very earnest praise meeting. In the meantime
Rev. Mr. Needham held deeply interesting
enquiry meeting in the vestry. A large num-
Der of new converts and enquirers were pres.
ant
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

Miss MARsH's THEATRE There are but
three more productions of the great play of
Magnolia at Miss Marsh's Theatre. An excur-
sion train comes from Biddeford and Saco this
afternoon, and one from Gorham Saturday for
the matinee.
Miss Marsh has in preparation the latest
London success, one of George Conquest's best
p1avs
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

When it is considered that the appropriation
is not exhausted, and still an unusually large
amount of work has been accomplished, besides
taking care of the vast amount of snow fallen
this past winter, no one can doubt the efficiency
of Mr.. Payson and his force. Last year the
expenditures up to this time were 1872, 43O. 50.
Quite difference.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02
CauCuses Tonight.

The Republicans are reminded of the ward
caucuses this evening 10 nominate ward off.
GERS to be supported at the coming election.
Candidates for School Committee will be chos.
en- in Wards 2, 5, 6 and Z. Let there he a large
attendance.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02
Stated Meetings.
CITY GOVERNMENTS

The regular meetings of the City Council take
place the first Monday evening of each month.
The School Committee meet the fourth Monday
evening of each month.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

At Odd Bellows' Hall, Harrington Block, Congress
Street
RELIEF AssocIATIoN-Third Tuesday in the
month.
LoDGEs-Maine. on Monday evenings; Ancient
Brothers, on Thursday evenings; Lgonia, ON Friday
evenings; Beacon. on Tuesday evenings; Unity, No
g. on Wednesday evening; Ivy, D. off,. second and
fourth Saturday of each month.
ENcAMPMENT- Machigonne, first and third Wed
nesday; Eastern Star. second and fourth Wednes-
day; Portland, first and third Friday.
BENEFIT AssooIATIoN-BoaId of Directors meet
first Monday evening of each month. Association
meets first Monday evening Of January, April July
and October.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

THE MEETING OF FRIENDs.-At the last
meeting of the Friends, who are to meet here
June 9th, the following statistics as to num-
beers was presented:
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02
MASONIC,
At Masonic Hall, No. SS Exchange Street.
VOPR RITEc

At Masonic Hall, No. 50 Exchange Street.
YORK RITES.
BLUE LoDGE-Ancient Land Mark first Wednes-
day; Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
Wednesday,
CHAPTERs-GreenleafR R. A. c.. first Monday; Mt,
Vernon. R, A. c., third Monday.
CoUNcIL-Portland G. R. g. S. Masters, second
Monday.
COMMANDMENTS OF K. Portland, fourth Mon
day; st. Adams, second Thursday.
GRAND BoDIEs-Grand Lodge, first Tuesday in
May; Grand Chapter. first Tuesday evening in May
Grand Council, Wednesday p. M. Grand Conn
mandery, Wednesday evening.
MASONIC RELIEF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Wednes-
day in every month.
PORTLAND SCHOOL OF MASONIC INSTRUCTION.
Second and fourth Tuesday Of each month.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITES,
LoDGE-Yates Grand Lodge of Perfection, first
Friday.
CoUNcIL-Portland Council P. of j. second Fri
day.
CHApTER-Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de H.,
third Friday.
CoNsIsroRY-Maine Consistory, S. P. R. S., fourth
Friday in March, June, September and December.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02
n OF February:

CARRIERS DELIvERY.-The following shows
the mail matter collected and distributed during
the month of February:
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02
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+. M. FROST has secured new dress goods at
astonishingly low prices. Black silks from 90
cents and upwards; black cashmere and alpaca
very cheap; bargains in wooden goods for men
ana boys wear. mcb1-3t
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

AM prepared to show some of the best bar
gains in Towels, White Pques and PLAID Main
socks ever offered in this city. Have also just
received job lot of Hamburg Edgings at very
low prices. WE SrUpLEY,
Under Falmouth Hotel.
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The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

ADAMsoN's Botanic Cough Balsam does not
dry up cough and leave the cause behind, but
1t loosens and cleanses the lungs and alays irri-
tatlon, thus removing the cause of the COM
plant. 1t is pleasant to take and works to q
charm. Price only 50 cents. Samples free.
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The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

There has been 9117 feet of curbstone set
There has been laid aud relaid 1862 lineal feet
of sidewalk, making 1874 yards. OF this 3491
feet have been new bricks, 1896 old bricks re-
laid, and SIS feet of plank.
The following are the bills paid by the De-
nar
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

Highest barometer, 80 80 on Nth.
Lowest barometer, LAG on 18th.
Monthly range barometer 81
Highest temperature 40 deg, Sd.
Lowest thermometer, 10 deg. 18th.
Monthly range of temperature 81 deg.
Greatest daily range Of temperature 22deg on 18th
and 21st.
Mean of maximum temperatures 40.
Mean of minimum temperatures %.
Mean daily range of temperatures 15
Total rain fall or melted snow 060 inches.
Prevailing wind, N. w.
Total number of miles travelled, 1862
Maximum 5elocity of wind, Sc milesiper hour, on
the 18th.
Number of cloudy days, other than those on which
rain fell, s.
Number Of days on which rain or snow fell, 8.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02
N 81 aIcIpat Courl.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
THuRsDAY.-Mchael Kelly. Larceny. Sixty days
each and labor. Committed.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

A JOB lot OF damaged Handkerchiefs Just re.
ceived at Studley's. Read his advertisement.
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The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

For chillblans, chapped hands, burns, and
healing sores, Forest Tar Salve'' is the best.
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The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02
street ConmissIoner's Report.
From the report of the Street Commissioner
we CLEAN the following statistics:
EXPFNDITURFS.

There was also special appropriation of
$4,000 to build retaining wall on the south
erly side of Fore street, at the Portland Compa-
ny Works, which was expended under the
direction of the City Civil Engineer, to which
reference is made in his report.
The following streets have been graded;
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

MERCHANTS from all sections make yearly
visits TO New York. Their future profit then
d Ponds on their righteousness. A man can
best employ discretion when his body is at per-
feet ease; and a stay at the most noted of New
York notes.-the ST. Nicholas-will best secure
a happy physical condition.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02
TEMPLARS OF HONOR.

at Templars' Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNCIL-Maine, first and third Monday in each
month.
TEMPLE-Forest City, No. l., every Wednesday
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

From 500 m to $50 m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 am.
pnprr AMI Mr. Ion q 1o77
The Portland daily press., 1877-03-02

SIGNAL SERVICE REPORT Sergeant Boyd
in charge of the Portland station of the U. S.
Signal Service, furnishes the following report
for the month of February:
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-28

MEssRs. HAMPTON and Chamberlain,
one OF whom is governor of South Caro-
lima, has been invited to visit Washing
ton and have a .conversation with Presi-
dent Hayes and his four-to-three cabi-
net. Both the gentlemen have ac-
cepted the invitation, and each will soon
be pouring into the ear of the eounted-in
president the story OF his woes. To each
the good president will promise much by
inJirection. and then submit the.matter to
his advisers, when the four will vote for
Chamberlain and the three for Hampton.
Whereupon. the president, with tears in
his eyes, will say to Hampton: "1ou
must get down and out. | am sorry,
but four beats three as sure as eight
beats seven" This is the Southern poll
cy Of the new administration. 1t is a
four-to-three policy.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-28
GENERAL GRANT At CINCINNATI.
The In President Makes one of the
Longest speeches of his Life--En
Route 90 81, LDuis

CIycINsATI, March ak President
Grant made his appearance on the floor
oil the chamber OF commerce to-day at
noon, and was enthusiastically received
He was introduced by President Eggles-
ton and responded In a brief speech,
which Was heartily applauded. He was
then introduced 10 number OF
prominent business men OF the city.
The following L. his speech out the
occasion.
GRSTLEMES:-The reception was en-.
tirely unexpected by me, but assure
you am very glad 10 meet you all, and
feel very thankful TO you for this kind
reception. | have 10 doubt but will
be great deal better fellow now than
was six months ago. don't suppose
will have any political opponents now,
since We are all soYereigns together, a.
hope We viii continue To be Tor great
many years yet. feel that Lave con-
siderable life, health and strength lett,
Notwithstanding the TACT that during
the sixteen years OF labor and toll have
undergone, which perhaps is not sur
passed by any other sixteen years Of my
life.
With a slight move Of his hand he dis
missed the subject and his hearers, and
descended from the platform. A large
number OF citizens, Irrespective OF party,
pressed forward 70 enjoy shake OF the
generals hand. He will visit his old
home IN Brown county few Jays and
return TO the city on Thursday TO become
the guest Of the Cincinnati club. After
that he VIII go to 81. Louis.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-28

Insane hospital. at Elgin. five hundred /,
Central Insane hospital. at Jacksonville,
four hundred and fifty Southern Insane
hospital, Anna, when the new wing Is
finished and occupied. five hundred.
The number OF inmates In the hospital
at Jacksonville is somewhat greater than
the capacity given, but this IL because the
demand for admission has resulted in an
overcrowding, detrimental to the institu
ton aud TO the welfare of the inmates.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-28

The Chicago Times believes that GOV.
ernor Palmer will not accept place on
Hayes new eight-to.seven commission.
Why nots The people Of the South
must have some show, and the minority
OF the commission that Is to con.ign
them to tie tender mercies OF the Radi
cal rascals Of Louisiana ought to be able.
With such men as Palmer In the minor.
iiy, the old story of the tail wagging the
dog might be repeated.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-28
ITALY.
IHE PoPE's HEALTH.

ROME, March 26.-Amid the ieyeri,h
excitement and unremitting labor at the
Vatican relative 10 the consIstory, the
pope has fallen i'll again. 1t is certain
that after the secret consisIory on the
18th inst, he tainted and had 10 aunt
reading the alloeution.
Those iainting fits have required, aud
the pope has renamed unconcious longer
each time. He does not like his illness
to be perceived, and makes strong ef-
forts to hide ii, producing painful rcac-
ton.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-28

OUR Washington correspondent, with
an astonishing display Of wise wisdom,
assures us that ''tbese questions are
enterdependent, conslomerated, and the
future Is nebulous, charged with sur
prises." Exactly! We have been de-
sirous of expressing our opinion, bu,
could not lind words to do SO until we OF
tained these. The future is indeed nebn
lous and decidedly shay"
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-28

The Packard people at New Orleans
are said to be much alarmed at the rapid
strides being made towards recogni-
ton of Nichols. The rapidity OF these
strides IL not visible to anybody but the
Packard pack.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-28

GRAND Tower is, ia the opinion OF a
majority of the peniteniiary committee
OF the general assembly that so lately
junketed through Southern Illinois. the
best place IN Egypt at which to locate
TIE proposed new penitentiary.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-28

HAYES policy OF deception" is what
come of the Disguised Democrats call it.
But Why are they 70 impatient: Don't
Watterson assure them, in the rhyme OF
Scott or somebody else, that ''the dark
viii be light and the wrong be made
rightF' Wait a little. just little
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-28

SECRETARY JOHN SHERMAN is said 10
be the power behind President Hayes
throne greater than the throne itself.
With John Sherman as acting president,
and William Sherman as general of the
army, the country Will be ably Sherman.
lied. and the South bayonet.ed and
robbed in the usual way.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-28

WAIT q little longer. Don't be impa-
uent. The fact is. President HAYES must
nave ume 70 get ready for his Southern
policy. 1t is q blg thing in its way, and
= president should not be expected to
srspple with il before he gets what the
samins slangily cal! "a good ready. "
The president means well, bu,
iDast not be crowded. Time, and good
deal Of 1t, 10 evidently OF the essence a,
the contract he made about counting-Iu
time with the Southern Democrats.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-28

Hon. WV. HARTzELL is detained in
Washington by the Illness of Mrs. Hart.
yell; but the little Hartzell, who caused
the lsdy's Niness, is very hearty although
much displeased by the wavering policy
OF President Hayes.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-28

The sky OF the South brightens
Wayne McVeagh, q son-ln-law OF Simon
cameron. hss been appointed one OF
Hayes Louisiana commission. simon
controls his family in all its branches
aud hates the South. simon says ::
''fhambs up!' and up are the thumbs
OF McVe0gh!
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-28

faE Ava R,gi:tss has run TO seed on
The blue giass-blus anyihing-que=,ion. 1t
comes to Us printed with blue ink. and
says. BY implication. that it resorts
20 this plan for the purpose OF strength
sning tie brains OF its readers through
their eyes.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-28

Gov. HAMPTON has written ala eio-
quent letter to President Hayes. This
will no doubt fetch the gentleman from
Ohio. Everything has been tried but
eloquencs. and Hampton's eloquence il
of the most fetching kind.