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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-02-20

Cuuncu MArrnns. Special r'rv'cr> wills
be hold N the Charleston" Bar:nt rLmch
commencing to day. (r"es'iay,) at ~
NJ. and will so continued t", several days
The Rev Mr. Hu:son, OF Virginia, widely
and favDr.hIy known AZ AN EvaneelI.t whore
i.boIs have been greatly blessed III Vrgrni.
and Maryland, will preach every eve"in"
Mr.. Huf-nn has been c"nductiug series of
meetings ut Martinsburg. - which the .S'nf"x
MN says: .'The church is crowded every
night, and the services have awakened IT.
tense interest among the people
The Rev Mr. Stewart. \ gent Of the Pres
byterisn Publication House, IN Richmond,
preached in the Presbyterian Church, III tn E
place "n san Law mOrn'"g last
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-02-20

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Spcclal C..un. --'In"r4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-04
ON THE DANUBE.
The Position and Movement Of the Ri
slams.

The Position and Movement Of the Rus
slams.
LONDON, June 2-On the Danube the Rus
slams have at last occupied the chief positions,
and their lines extend from Galatz to Kalafat
but formidable river bars their way, and until
the stream returns to the normal summer level
it will be peril0us if not physically impossible
to take the army across. 1t is now hardly pos
sible that the Russians can execute great mill
tary operations for the next three weeks. They
may come to close quarters with the Turkish
armies about the beginning of July, so the cam
paign will probably be prosecuted under the
greatest heats of summer The region .Eof the
lower Danube is terribly unhealthy for strang-
ers, SO it may be presumed that the Russians
will endeavor 70 traverse with all celebrity the
Russians IN position on Jue Eauuuo -MftaIoa2
counting the Roumanians and reserves being
brought forward, who amount to 60, 900 men.
There are sc, 600 men east of lbraila, and 10000
with considerable reserves at Botzad, which is
the point of support for this part of the line.
The strength and position of the line at REM
and lbrail indicate they are defensive and not
offensive, the precautions taken being directed
against an attack by the Turkish fleet and to
prevent the passage of the river by Turks.
From lbrail up to the lines of Bucharest and
Ottenitza and Bucharest and Giurgevo there
are no troops except number requisite to
guard against a possible surprise, but between
Bucharest and Guiergvo the concentration is on
large scale. The forces are in three camps,
each containing 10000 men, to which must be
added another 10000 at Guiergvo. Thus there
are 100000 men now concentrated on the Buch-
ares and Guiergvo line along the railway, who
may be directed either against the line of Rust
chuk and Sistova. 1t is believed the latter will
he chosen, and that the demonstration at OF
tenitza is merely feint.
The second concentration is on both sides of
the river. Aluta east of the river are 60, 900
men in two camps, both on the high road to
Turnu Magureh. West of the Aluta are four
camps, representing about 80. 600 men, This
may be regarded as the centre of the line.
Farther west on the line of Kalafat and Tum-
severein, the last accounts stated the number of
Russians to be over 10000.
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Umpire P. r. Clason Bates, II
Scorers-Bowdoins, W. w. French
Colby, w. H. Brownson.
ITO the Associated Press.]
Drowned While Bathing,
GARDINER, June 2-George Beal. aged IA,
son of George Beal of Richmond, was drowned
this morning while in bathing. He could not
swim and the tide took him beyond the reach
of his companions who used every effort to
save him. =. The body is not yet recovered.
Pocket Picking.
BIDDEF0RD, June flames Berry, an Eng
lishman, invited Sarah Plant alias French
Johnny, to walk with him on Adams street.
Sarah relieved him of pocket-book and $40.
Sarah now awaits trial at the police station.
Death of DIR. John ID. Lincoln.
BRUNSWICK, June 3.-Dr. John D. Lincoln,
for thirty years practising physician in this
town, died this morning, aged Sc years. He
was a graduate of Bowdoin College. class of
1S43, and of Medical School of Maine. He at
tanned high rank in his profession, and enjoyed
an extensive practice He was a public spir-
tied citizen, kind friend and genial compan-
ion. His loss.will he deeply felt, not only here
but by large circle of friends throughout the
State. Funeral services at $50 Wednesday
afternoon.
WASHINGTON, June 3.-Postmasters appoint.
ed:-John Hemingway, Emery's Mills, York
county, Me; Mrs. Catherine Adams, Jackmau-
town, Somerset county, Me.
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GREAT BRITAIN.
MIR. MOtIey's Funeral.

LONDON, June 3-The funeral of John Lo-
throp Motley will take place on Monday at one
o'clock. The body will be brought from Dor
setshire, and buried at the Kensal Green GEM
etery, by the side of the remains of his wife,
In accordance with his special desire he will lie
near the graves of Thackeray, Lech and other
noted literary characters The cause of his
death was paralysis, which carried him off in
six hours: His health had been failing for two
years. He had finished his literary work. The
funeral will be quiet and private.
Dean Stanley preached the funeral sermon of
Mr.. Motley at Westminster Abbey to-day.
Gladstone to Lead a New Radical Party.
Mr.. Gladstone's demonstration is generally
regarded very seriously, and in fact looked upon
as his first step toward assuming the leadership
OF new radical party, whose programme will
involve such great reforms as,-frst, disestab-
lishment of the national church of England
just as the church of Ireland was removed from
state control; second, complete reform in the
tenure of land, such as the abolition of the pri-
mogeniture and the right of entail; and third,
governing body, if not indeed the entire abo-
lition of the titles of nobility as we'll.
Regina ct Imperatrix.
The Queen has assumed the new monogram
of "V. r. l." Victoria Regina ct Importantly
upon her letter paper. This is the first personal
indication of imperial dignity.
Trouble in the Royal Household.
1t is rumored that the Marquis of Lorne has
voted against the desires of his father, the
Duke OF Argyle, in opposition to Mr.. Glad.
stones resolution, solely to spite the Duchess of
Edinburgh. Another rumor is that the Ouch
ess was compelled to retire to Coburg on account
of anti-Russian feeling in the royal palace.
Illness Of the Princess of Wales.
1t is said that the Princess of Wales is sink
ing from physical prostration.
Ritualistie Troubles.
Trouble is threatened in the established
church, from resolution to prosecute all high
church ritualists. 1t is believed, if the resolu-
ton is pressed, it will lead to the dismissal of
$50 persons.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-04
THE PEACE RUMORS.
Bismarck's Plan for the Settlement of the
Easferu Question.

New YORK, June "A London special
says: The rumors of unofficial peace negota-
tions still continue to reach the public, but at
the same time Russia is making stupendous
preparations for crossing the Danube, though
at what point is not yet known. 1t is reported
that Count Schovalotf will shortly bring to
London and present to Her Majesty's Govern
ment the Cars assurances of Russian nom
interference with the British interests in the
East. Prince Gortschakoff Is undoubtedly
influenced to take this course by Bismarck,
who is now anxious to avoid complications
winch must arrive after the passage of the
Danube has been effected. The Russian Gov
eminent, it is understood, would be content
with the cession of Armenia Bismarck ad-
yises England to take Egypt and to allow
arrangement with the Austrian Government.
1t is no secret that the sympathies of the I'M
perial family of Austria are with the Russians.
Indeed, your correspondent at Vienna tele-
graphs that Field Marshal Archduke Albert is
ostentatIously in favor of Russia. Diplomacy
has undoubtedly delayed operations on the
Danube, but the rumored possibility of the
Cars army not crossing the river seems, how
ever, to be only an exaggeraton of the peace
rumors, more especially in view of recent
Russian defeats in Asia Minor.
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His Army i'm a Grave Position.
THE AsIATIC CAMPAIGN.

A Russian Success at Aars,
NEW YORK, June IA st. Petersburg spe-
cial confirms the report of an engagement out.
side of Kars, between the Russian besieging
force and the Turkish garrison. The action
was very sharp resulting in decisive advan-
tage for the Russians. The Turks lost outlying
guns and large quantity of ammunition, The
Russian loss was 36 men killed, and the Turks
lost 100.
A Turkish Success ut SukumlK aIeIi.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, June 2.-Fozyl Pasha re-
ports from Sukum Kaleh May 10Th, that four
feated the Russians posted between Sukum
Kaleh and Kutais, capturing eight guns and a
quantity of ammunition. The Russians threw
II guns into the river Kodra ond destroyed the
bridge after them.
Ardahan not Re-taken.
1t is officially announced that the reported re-
capture of Arabian was erroneous.
Turkish Cavalry Defeated.
TIFLIs, June 1.-The Russian Gen. Kom-
meoH, commanding at Arabian, on the Both of
May reconnoitered beyond Permek and OltI.
The Turkish cavalry under Moussa Pasha has
been defeated and dispersed near Bichnachef
The Russians captured two mountain guns,
four ammunition wagons and two standards.
The Russian loss was killed and 80 wounded.
The Turks left SO dead on the field.
ERzERoUM; June 1.-During the night of
May 20 the Russians defeated and routed
Moussa Pashas Circassians at Balki Ahmed,
near Kars. Balki Ahmed was burned. Kars
is amply provisioned, but as a precautionary
measure the garrison was put on half rations.
Turks Retreat from OIti-Kars Invested.
The vanguard of the Russian right wing has
appeared before Olti. The Turks are retreating
from Olti. A detachment from the Russian
centre has reached Sagharban. Muhktar
Pasha's position at Serim is thus rendered I'M
tenable, as the Russians could turn his flank
via Getsheven. Kars Is completely invested
Telegraphic communication ceased two days
ago. The detachments of Karakilissa and Top
rak are falling back upon Delibla before an
advance OF the Russian left wing A detach-
ment from Van to reinforce Muhktar Pasha is
expected at Hassan Kaleh. A detachment
from the Russian centre is marching to inter-
cept it. The weather is fine.
Muhktar Pasha ReireatinR-The Turkish
Army in a Grave Position.
1t is confirmed that scouts belonging to the
Russian centre column patrol as far as the
Saghanlu Mountains. The Turkish head
quarters have fallen back on the Henpri Koi.
The vanguard of the Russian right wing has
passed Olti and KILL Kilissa.
CoNsTANTNoPLE, June 3.-The arrival at
Saghanlu and Kill Kilissa brings two strong
Russian columns within six hours march Of
Erzeroum.
A later despatch says that Muhktar Pasha is
falling back on Serim The army is considered
in grave position.
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TURKEY.
The Turks Getting Discouraged.

LONDON, June "a telegram from syria SAYS
great encouragement exists in official circles in
Constantinope because it is not known how
sufficient force can be collected to resist the
Russian advance. The hopes that the capturs
of Sukum Kaleh would lead to an instruction
in the Caucasus have now disappeared. The
Circassians feared Russia and laid down their
arms. Turkey Is weak from material causes
which render it difficult to maintain long re-
sistance.
A despatch from SYRIA says the Turks lack
good commanders. Redif Pasha, Minister of
War, and Mahmound Damod Pasha, Marshal
of Police and brother-in-law of the Sultan, rep
sents the war party. Edhem and Safvet Pasha.
the Grand Vizier and Minister of Foreign At
fairs, represent the party which will be willing
to agree on mediation after a decisive engages
ment has been fought.
More Arrests at ConstantinopIe.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, June 2.-More Softas have
been arrested and sent home to prevent disturb.
ance in the capital. Two thousand laborers are
at work upon the Stamboul Notifications
A correspondent teegraphs his journal: Dur
ing the past few days had interviews with a
number of officials of the Turkish government
and with prominent men of all classes, we'll &C
quainted with the situation of affairs. Infor-
nation from these sources, and my own init.
mate knowledge of Turkey and the govern
ment, enable me to say that corruption and
bribery, which are rife everywhere, destroy all
chances of Turkish success There are no
horses, no money and no order in the manage
ment of affairs. All the carriage horses in the
country have been seized by the government
for war purposes. Another body of Softas were
exiled today, who were accompanied to the ves-
sci on which they took their departure by
large number of sympathizers. The Sultan is
nonentity. With 300 women and 5000 persons
of all classes in the place to feed daily, the
strain on the treasury is intense. There is not
particle of patriotism among the officials to
give ground for the slightest hope. The con.
tract for army stores and equipment are award.
ed by means of bribery by officials having the
matter in charge. The advertisements in news
papers of contracts open to general competition
are mere shams, and c0nnived at by the Minis
ter of War and those who surround him. The
constitution of the country is also sham and
in every possible manner, The
parliamentary deputies are returning to their
homes in disgust, and the laws which have
been passed will never be put in force. The
Minister of War, however. informed me that
Turkey would fight to the last. The Sultan has
given up all hope of aid from the English gov
eminent,
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War Notes.


The Reumanian deputies have passed the
ministerial bill to issue six million dollars in
treasury notes, secured upon state lands of
double that value.
The departure of the Channel squadron is in
definitely postponed. The cruise is to be con-
fined to the English coast.
1t is stated that marauding party Of Mon
tanegrins were all killed at Riva by the explo-
sion of mine by the Turks.
The departure of the Egyptian contingent for
Turkey is. postponed till the arrival of the
Turkish war ship.
The Gar, Czarowitch and Grand Duke Ser
gius left St Petersburg for the Danube Satur-
day at midnight.
The Turkish army in Asia appears to have
been deplorably neglected. The troops are
worse disciplined and equipped than on the
Danube
The Russians are bombarding Ravova.
A despatch from Berlin to the Pail Mall Ga
zette says Russia refuses all applications OF the
British officers to accompany the army as spec
tators. The British military attache at st.
Petersburg has, after confidential inquiry, re-
commended his countrymen not to respect or
press such applications.
The Tagblatt hears from good source that
Russo Greek Alliance has been arranged for
war.
The Sultan is greatly embarrassed. The stu
alton is one of great delicacy and peril. 1t is
feared that the people will rise In many parts
of the country. If they do they will triumph
unless revolving severity is used.
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Gloucester Fish Market.

OLUUUESTER, MaSS., June 2.
Gloucester Fish market and arrivals for the week
ending Jnne I'd:
Sixty fishing arrivals have been reported IS from
Georges Banks aggregatng 900 lbs split Cod and
10000 TBS Halibut IS from the Grand Banks aggregat-
ing 4S 600 lbs Halibut; from Southern Mackereling
with about 1850 bbls; with 500 bbls herring from
week closed dull Reports from the baiRs4 are dis.
couragng and the prospect is that many Of the fleet
will be compelled to return with not more than half
fares quote last sales Georges Cod lat 25 ~ ot
Grand Bank at 90 ~ qtl. Mackerel in light supply
with sales at 6 30 and 30 " Dbl for medium and
large 3s packed Hake at 90 p qtl; Pollock at rs
Herring at IS P bbl Split Herring ats so; Picked
Goa at 25 n Napes and fins at co. Togunes and
ed Halibut at SC y tb; Prepared and Boneless Cod
to 7c " bas to quality. Fast sales fresh Haibut at
Al and BIC y fb Tor Bank and Georges white and
gray; fresh Cod at &c ~ ID Haddock 1Ac y H. Fresh
Mackerel and 8 for large and SMALL Incidental
Oil 10 % gal; Tanners Oil at 4S a So
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-04
MINOR TELEGRAMS,

A fire in Indiantown, n, B., yesterday, burn
ed two car sheds and five dwellings. Loss
$4,000.
Half of the business portion of the town of
Union, S. g., was burned yesterday. Loss
100000; insurance $4,000.
A son of Charles Chase of Westmorelaud,
N. a., 10 years old, was killed Saturday while
peeling bark.
The Steel Casting Company's Works at Pitts
burg, Pa, were burned yesterday morning..
The building was iron clad, but more than
$4,000 worth of patterns was burned Loss
$4,000; insurance $25,0c0
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-04

AReeeipts-9OO bbls flour. 5000 bush wheat 49,
1000 bush rye. 900 head hogs. 600 head CATTLE
ToLEDo, June Flour is quiet. Wheat easy;
No White Michigan at 80; Amber Michigan on
spot IS; No 2 Amber Michigan 63; No 2 Red Win
terIon spot and seller June at TO- seller July s.:
Mixed on spot 5lic; No do on spot and seller JUNE
at 50c seller July at 52e seller tor August at le
No White 52c; rejected 47lc damaged at 4Oc. Oats
are quiet; No held at 42e Michigan at 43c rejected
SIC.
Recepts-ooo bbls flour. 5000 bush wheat, 81. 900
bush Corn. 400 bush Oats, 90 Barley.
Shpments-0O bbls flour, II 200 bush Wheat. "a GOO
bush Corn. 10000 bush Oats. '"''''''''
MINIATURES, Junel 2.-Flour dull and upchane-
ed. Wheat opened 1chigher and closed steady: No
MGnst as at 6ct seller seller July at 634 seer
and unchanged Oats steady; No 2 at SIC. RIVE is
steady and firm; No at re. Barley is nominally
SFreights-Wheat to Buffalo at e
hecelpts-zoOU dds hour, 16 900 bush wheat.
Smpments-3,20O bbls flour, 5000 bush wheat,
DETROIT, June 2.-Flour is firm; sales 300 bbls at
w "a o0. wheat firm; extra White Michigan at
90 q SO, milling 81 mo White Michigan onened
81. S Go G ~ b,d on spot and June, milling So
N xed M t so michigan at q bid Corn steady
unchanged. S"'' "a .
Receipts-6 sSo bbls -four, COCO bush wheat ss1
| shipmentsm6iO bbls -four, 375 bush wheat. 1921,
bush corn 1889 bush oats -'--'
| CINCINNATI June 2.-Pork held at "A 30. Lard il
Al gnu uenianu' prime steam at 8 30. Bulk Meats
are quiet and firm, hed-shoulders 5; short ribs at
I; short clear q. Bacon is firm; 81, 785, S25 ISL
ior shoulders clear rib and clear sides, Whskey Is
| heavy at 10. Butter quiet and uhangeded
| Lave hogs steady; common at 4 25lO IL: fair In
good light at so "a 10; packing s. a 10: buteh
| head. ' 0p"en'S '-o
| The stock Of flour here yesterday was 15.so5 bbls
against 29, $50 last year. -0'''' oo'f
| CLEVELAND, June 1.-The Petroleum market is
| hrm at l24 for standard White IS
l NEW YORK, June 2.-Cotton steady; Middling m
/ lands at 11sc. ns up
/ uplands at 103c. 1'' A--AN'ns
| CHARLESTON, June 2-Cotton il firm. Midd,;no
| uplands at 10sc. '-'N''-ns
| MEMPHIS, June 2.-Cotton is finn; Middlinp nm.
| lands at 10ac. W ~,
| SAVANNAH, June 2-Cotton firm; Middling up.
lands at 10sc. ny
l GALVESTON, June 2.-Cotton quiet; Middling nm.
lands at 100. w
NEW ORLEANS, June q. Cotton strong; Middline
| uplands at 10ac.
10Ac. "p'"nu'
LOUISVILLE, June 2.-Cotton steady; Middline nj.
lands 1Osc. W
NORFOLK, June 2.-Cotton is quiet; Middng up.
| lands at 10Ac. -
AUGUSTA, June 2.-Cotton is firm; Middling up
i lands at 1Olc, -
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1t is believed the Greeks will join in the war
Immediately after Russia has successfully
crossed the river There is no doubt she will
make an attempt to cross the Danube on the
date already fixed, 7th or Sth inst. Europe is
certainly on the eve of great extension of
war or else on the threshold of earnest peace
negotiations. In the meantime war prepare
lions in this country continue with undated
ZEAL Many of the English officials are firm in
their belief of German mediation after Russia
has struck great blow on the Danube. Taken
altogether there is an improved feeling in
England as to the prospects of peace. The
Gladstone demonstration has had no influence
whatever on the people of this country.
A Berlin despatch says little credence is
there placed in the rumored peace negotiations,
and the Turkish Charge dAffaires there de.
MES that any peaceful mediation is in progress.
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The World says William E. Chandler will
probably succeed Minister Maynard at Constan-
tinople
Senator Beck opposes the re-openine of the
Presidential question and intimates that the
South is too well pleased with President Hayes
A fire at Orangeville. Can, Saturday night
destroyed Boswick's furniture store, the Meth.
odist Episcopal church, and damaged the Amer
lean Hotel. Loss $4,000.
The general impression is that Surveyor
Sharpe of New York will be retired. Naval
Officer Cornell is not quite safe, and Fenton
can have the New York Collectorshp if he will
falra IL
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Dry Goods Market.
New York Stock and m.uev mark.,.

WALL STREET, June 2.-124O P. M.-Gold, after
selling I'D from 1853 to 1885, has declined to 1884, oaus
made at q q per cent. Money per cent. on call.
Governments are trife lower in sympathy with
gold.
Stock market irregular, The coal shares have
been dull and have advanced g per cent. Western
down Of passenger rates by the Lake Shore road and
prices have fallen q q per cent? with heaviest de-
cline ~ in Illinois Central, Il in Lake Shore in
New York Central, I in Rock Island and per cent.
in Michigan Central and gran6er shares. The mark
ct now is somewhat steadier and most prices trie
above the lowest, as general thing. The cutting of
rates by the Lake Shore is in retaliation for the
ming Of fast train by the Fort Wayne road
Transactions to noon-s6, 900 shares including A.
200 Lake Shore 1920 New York Central 800 Rock
Island, 1900 Lackawanna, 3,40O Michigan Central,
5000 Illinois Central, 1900 st Paul preferred.
Highest and lowest prices: Northwestern preferred
48 q At New York Central s91 a Sss; Lake Shore
4ss q 46s St Paul preferred 4s5 a 4Ss; LackawanDa
39s 39h; Michigan Central 3Sf a 3Sf Illinois Gen.
trail 52A a So: Western Union Telegraph 621 "a 62a
Hudsan Canal 36s q 36l; Morris g Essex 81 q 66i +;
Rock Island 923 q 913
1850 P. Mclearings, currency exchange s76 4Oi, :
6s1; currency balances, $462s445; gold exchanges,
$500 1862; gold balances, All. Montreal stock
market steady.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-04
SOUTH CAROLINA.
The ElIeutOu Cases.

CHARLESTON, June 3.-Judge Waite last
into court, and found, on interrogating them.
that they could only agree upon a verdict in
case of one of the eleven persons charged with
conspiracy. This was Abner W. Atkinson, a
man over sixty years of age, who was acquitted.
The judge then discharged the jury, and the ten
remaining prisoners were released, upon giving
bonds for appearance at the next term Of the
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MINOR TELEGRAMs.

FIERCE Starksboro was fatally kicked by a
morse at New Haven, Saturday
Peter d. Pencil, for the murder of his wife
N. Y, Saturday ' ~ "' A'in''f"'
Clnclnnatles Peoples Judge of the Supreme
laBta. ~ NA'
The Times says Gen. Logan declines the
Chicago Collectorship in letters to Hayes and
Sherman.
The actual gold balance in the Treasury
against which there are no currency claims is
$l0,700,000.