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The Portland daily press., 1877-08-31

TEMPERANCE CONVENTIONAL grand mass
temperance convention will be held at Norom-
bega Hall, Bangor. afternoon and evening of
Tuesday, September 4th, under the auspices of
the Penobscot Valley Temperance Legion. Half
fare for round trip will be allowed on Portland
boats. Bon. Neal Dow and ex-Gov. Perham
are among the speakers of our own state on
that occasion.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-31
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

The Republicans of Portland are requested to
meet at their respective Ward rooms on MONDAY,
Sept. 81, at u o'clock P. NJ, and choose seven
delegates from each ward to nominate five candidates
for Representatives to the Legislature. The
delegates so chosen are requested to meet at the
Republican Headquarters, No. 5lO1 Congress Street.
on Tuesday. Sept. 4th, at o'clock P. NJ, and
nominate said Representatives. The Repub licans of
ward four are also requested to nominate a
candidate for councilman to be supported at the
September election.
FRED. N. DOW,
Chairman Republican City Committee.
W. j. KNOWLTON,
Secretary.
Portland, August 20, 1877.
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IN. 1AE OTHER SDE.-The Belfast Age says:
- -. aeftiand PRESS speaking for the Dirigos
u tnat city makes an uncalled for remark that
forca ,v t;,,sht,pg this city should take police
~ ream m.m .nem. No club who are gentlemen
I'D as oen,is USn come here without being treat
c c si the Attention the Dirgos did not re-
cause their manners We're unbecoming " gent Ie
mep. The injury complained Of was simniv
that they were let severely alone. "' Simply
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POLICE NoTEs.-Last evening James and
Daniel Stokes assaulted John Maley, biting off
the end of one of his fingers and making bad
wound in his chin. Officer Jackson arrested
James.
Yesterday two fellows went into Coles eat
ing saloon and after eating an oyster stew re-
fused to pay for it. When Cole pressed his
claim they assaulted him. One of them was
arrested.
Three more boys were arrested yesterday for
stealing fruit
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The CLOSE OF THE REUNION.
was delightful day at the grand encampment
and although the last it was one of the most
pleasant days. The forenoon was devoted to
different amusements. At 1.3O large clam
bake was uncovered and was much relished by
all, as lin fact everything is that Mr.. jerks
serves to his guests. The veterans left the
island at o'clock arriving here in Eseason to
take Intervening trains for their several homes,
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SEVERE SHowER.-The slight shower which
visited this city Wednesday night, was very Sc
we're in Durham and vicinity. The wind NOV
ed I. L. Goddard's barn eight feet. G. W. God.
dard lost several sashes from his green house.
j. W. Jones of North Brunswick, had shed
blown down. The damage to the grain which
had not been harvested was very severe. Miles
of fence we're blown fiat to the ground,
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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 Spirits?
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.
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER is now acknowledged
by all Druggists to be positive cure 2,4OO 900 bot
ties were given away in the U. S. through Druggists
to the people as trial. Two doses will satisfy any
person of its wonderful quality in curing all forms Of
Indigestion. Sample bottles 10 cents. Regular size
Is cents. Sold positive by all first class Druggists in
U, 3 oc2Oeom1y
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MUsIc HALL.-During fair week very at
tractive entertainments are to be given at
Music Hall,which has been extensively repaired
and every way improved. The programme as
will be seen by the announcement elsewhere, is
unusually fine and cannot fail to draw under
such management as John Stetson. The bur.
lesque of Cinderella will sbe played by some of
the finest looking ladies on the stage Further
particulars will be given hereafter.
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IMPORTANT TO PENSIONERS. -Army pension
ers are reminded that biennial examinations
before q. s. Surgeons are necessary this year.
Every pensioner is subject to this examination
on or after September 4th, unless his certificate
in express terms exempts him. Pension certi-
icates must be presented to save any delay.
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such distressing maladies as kidney, bladder
and glandular affections, nervous com plants,
diseases incidental to females, &C., are entire
ly removed and counteracted by administering
DR. BULLOCK'S KIDNEY REMEDY,
NEPHRETICUM. Under itr influence the
system regains its vigorous action, and the
whole nerve fabric is strengthened and sus-
tanned.
my16.eod&w1w 5-20--35 30
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and practical, and well received by the people.
At half past the congregation again assem-
bled in front of the stand and listened to dis
course by Elder Goodrich, from the words,
sand he answered and said unto Him, Master,
all these have I observed from my youth
Mark K, 90 He showed that the young man
referred to was commandment breaker, mas
much as he had made God of his riches. Paul
says, beware of covetousness, which is idola-
try" Tie reason why people do not become
Christians is because of covetousness. The
speaker with great earnestness warned the peo-
pie to beware of harboring selfishness in their
hearts, and thus grievng away Gods spirit.
No one could find fault with the sentiment OF
the discourse, and if the principles preached
were followed by the community at large, we
should have better neighbors and citizens.
REPORTER.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN,
Lancaster Hal-Tbe Great Strasburg Clock.
Fanny Marsh's Theatre-Magnolia.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
New Lot Logomachy-Bailey & Noyes.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Bion Brsdbury-Councillor at Law.
A. W: Bradbury-Attorney at Law.
The Matchless Soap.
Private Instruction.
II You Want to Ft-M. G. Palmer.
Board Wanted.
To Pensioners.
Trotting Colt at Auction.
To Let-Front Room.
Wanted-For every County.
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SEVERE ACCIDENTAL boy named Hanni-
ford, residing on Bracket street, was run over
by team on Pine street yesterday and suffer-
ed severe injuries. Several ribs were broken
and his body was badly bruised.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-31

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday.
Cape Elizabeth-Estate of Elizabeth w.
Thomas to Lydia A. Wharf, lot Of land for
$275.
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WE shall open this morning the best assolt.
ment of dress goods that we have ever shown.
aug2Stf RINEs Bros.
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WANTED
TROTTLNG COLT AT AUCTION.

HAVING no farther use for my Trotting Colt
LII "Marshal,'' l shall offer him for sale BY
auction at +. Bailey & Co.'s Mart on Plum Street,
next SATURDAY A. NJ, Sept. list. He is 6 years
DID, by Tom Patchen, dam by an imported horse;
without any training; is very handsome; prompt
driver; stands without .hitching and lady can
drive him. au3Id2tna1t&ac1t
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
STATE OF MAINE.
To the Electors Of the City Of Portland.

To the Electors Of the City Of Portland.
DURSUANT to warrants from the Mayor and
L Aldermen OF the City of Portland, the duly
meet in their respective Ward rooms, on
Monday, the tenth day Of September next,
ut ten o'clock in the forenoon,
to give in their votes for Governor four Senators and
five Representatives, to represent them in the Legs
lature OF this staeone County Commissioner, County
Treasurer. and Register of Deeds. And in Ward
vacancy in said ward, also to give in their votes upon
the following questions Wis Shall the Constitution
OF the State OF Maine be amended proposed by
solves OF the Legislature, approved the ninth day
of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy-seyen, to wit:
Electors.
No person shall vote at any election in this State
unless he has paid poll tax within two years pre-
vlded said tax has been legally assessed upon him.
Municipal Indebtedness.
No city or town shall hereafter create any debt or
napIy Whlch, singly, or In the aggregate with pre-
Vlous debts or liabilities shall exceed five Fer centum
OF the last regular valuation of said city or
town; provided, however, that the adoption
Of this article shall not be construed as applying to
to any loan for the purpose Of renewing existing loans
or for war; or to temporary loans to be paid out of
money raised by taxation during the year in which
The polls on such day Of election to remain omen
be closed.
The Aldermen of said city will be in open session
at the Aldermen's Room, in City Building from
nine to twelve O'Clock in the forenoon and from two
to i've o'clock in the afternoon each of the five
secular DAYS next preceding such day of the election
for the purpose of receiving evidence of the quaca
tlon OF voters whose names have not been entered
on the lists of qualified voters in and for the several
wards, and for correcting said lists.
Per order, H. ROBINSON,
o~ City Clerk.
augzo dtd
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-31

MoHAIR Repellents in all shades, at Rines
Bros, No 255 Middle street. aug2Stf
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-31
NOTICE.

TIME Selectmen Of the town of Deering will be in
l. session at the Selectmen's office, in said town.
on the Sixth. Seventh, and Eighth days of Septem-
Der, from nine to twelve O'Clock A. NJ and from two
to five p NJ each day. for the purpose of correct
ing the list of voters As there will be no names en-
tered the list election day, all persons claiming
the right to vote are hereby notified to appear ana
see that their names are properly registered.
JOHN G. PHENIX, \ Seectmen
GILMAN C. LANE, of
GEO. W. Johnson Deerinp.
DeeriDg, Aug. 20, A. D., 1877. auSOdtd
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THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 81.
THE PRESS

THE PRESS
May be obtained at the Periodical Depots OF Fes-
Senden Bros, Marquis, Brunei q Co., Andrews
Bros, Oh all trains that run out of the city,
At Biddeford, of PhiIsbury.
at Saco, of L. Hodgdon and II. b. Kendrick.
At Waterville, OFF. s. Carter. ..
At Bath, off .. Shaw.
At Lewiston, of French Bros, and Stevens & Co
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Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati, Jan. 81, 1877
PORK SIG 15Rli 20 Clear sides, s1a0
LARD BACON
Steam, 10 - -alD's shoulders, IA
Kettle, lI,aalz- Clear rib tides, 81, Il
BULK MEATS Clear sidea lu-A-
Shoulders, Gi.arit WHISkEY-- 0ia--
Clear rib sides, s'.as7s
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Nailomell Zoral Mems.

We learn that another case of alleged forgery
has been brought to light in this city, which is
exciting considerable interest. The frequency of
such fraudulent practice, is becoming altogether
unparalleled in the history of this community,
requiring an immediate and etfectual check.
The rush for damaged corn and grain has some
what slackened so that navigation on Water street
has become safe once more.
Gravel from the Chelsea shore is now coming
across the river in liberal quantities, for use on
our streets next summer.
Another runaway on Water street Yesterday
this time the little white trotter belonging to Mr..
Morse the photographer. The sleigh was some
what damaged, but fortunately no serious results
followed the race.
Candlemas Day, which occurs tomorrow, will
decide in the estimation of believers in signs
whether or not winter is to take another flight"
If cloudy not; but if pleasant, look out!
Mild weather serves to settle the snow gradually,
which proves more favorable for travelling than q
sudden thaw. In the country it requires consd.
cradle skill to make a successful turn out when
teams meet.
A capable girl to do house work may find an
opportunity for obtaining a permanent situation
by inquiring at the residence of Major L. Rowell,
on Second street, opposite City Hall.
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Boston Stock List.

Boston Stock List.
Boston, Jan. 81, ISL.
Sales at the Brokers' board
Eastern Railroad, 5i15'.
Boston Maine Railroad gJ4a-
Portland. Saoo & Portsmouth, -al5-
Boston Maine Railroad, 7's ll0allC-
Eastern Railroad rs 5lssa5a
Maine Stale b's, ll0-alll
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
-TOTHk-
9aily Esaueaee Jonrual.
BATH.

II o The

BATH, January 81. d. Sewsll, formerly of the
firm of CLARK d sewsll, for forty years one of our
most prominent and highly respected ship-build.
ers, died last night, aged eighty years. He was
a representative to the legislature in 1887, and
senator from Lincoln district in 1910, and filed
other Offices Of public trust
Launched.
launched to-day by VIM. V. Moses & Sons, a
fine ship of l4T0 tons, named Palestine. rugged
and coppered. Capt. Seward p. Emerson OF
Georgetown. commands her.
Marine News.
The following additional particulars are receiy-
ed in regard to the Dakota, reported yesterday
On the 1th of January, the Dakota was struck by
lightning about four hundred m lies north Of the
Azores, and was soon wrapped in flames. Capt
Day gave orders to lower the boats, which was
done as rapidly as possible though they were on
fire. Several Of the officers and crew burned
their hands badly. The captain, wife and two
children placed In boats, and officers and
crew-twenty- three in all-followed. Fortunate
ly the party was provided with good supply OF
provisions and the weather was moderate. The
party remained near the burning lip, know ing il
would serve as signal of distress and the tn ird
day the lledwig bore in sight and soon rescued
them
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panies Of Cadets organized in this State, one u
Bath from the boys in the High school and one in
Waterville composed of boys from the His h school
and Classical Institute, and armed with the Spring
field Breach Loading Cadet Rifle. 1t is noticea-
BILE that the attendance among the boys at these
schools has been larger than ever before, and the
apparent reason of this is their desire to join the
company and participate in the drill. The Capt.
tai Guards have kindly rendered the use of their
armory to the Connor Caiets where the boys will
erect rack for their rifles and assemble for the
purpose Of instruction and drill, and we predict
that unless the "Guards" look to their lsurels
they will soon be discounted in the manual Of
arms and maneuvreng. Adjutant General Gil
ley will furnish the Cadets with arms and equip
ments.
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Augusta, January 81, 1877.
rhe Personal Damage Law.

MR EDITOR Il notice writer in your issue
| of January 30th attempts to "bull-doze" the Leg
stature into voting to repeal all Law giving a
right to persons who suffer damage by reason Of
defective highways, to sue towns therefor. His
only argument in favor Of a repeal seems to be
based upon the theory that an average attorney"
may bring suit, when there is no rightful claims,
and though "the public way may be kept in an
| exceptionally excellent condition" and by reason
of some spot or trivial irreguarity patch of
ice" and by of the "eloquence of thet aver
age) lawyer, may recover of the town large dam
| ages. What comment upon our courts and ju-
rvs Does he know what be is writing about !
Did "Observer" ever observe the statute he de-.
sires to have repealed Section 40 of Revised
Statutes provides that highways are to be "opened
and kept in repair, so that they safe and con-
venient for travellers with horses, teams and car
| rlages." Now suppose the Legislature takes
away the right to recover for injuries actually
suffered, and provides only that the way may be
indicted does observer" suppose there would
be many ways kept safe and convenient for
tfavcls l think not. None of our courts are
held in any OF our counties in the summer months
except 10 one or two counties. town may ne
gect for the whole season TO repair its ways, and
oblige travellers to get over them the best they
can till the day before the court SETS and then
make them so as just TO save an indictment and
! 10 more. There may have been INSTANCES where
individuals have recovered damages unjustly
but is that reason that all towns should be
saved from the penalty of neglecting to keep
their ways safe and convenient" and that he
who actually suffers should have no remedy As
well might "Observer" argue that all law for
the punishment of crime should be repealed be-
cause some average attorney" convinced some
acreage jury that some one person was gull
ty of a CRIME of which he was in fact innocent
II is not a sound argument that he makes when he
reflects upon our courts, lawyers and jurors. 1t
is not the law he complains OF, but of the admin
lstraion of it. Then say, let the law stand. 1t
has been on the statute book since we became
state. The same provisions are in the statute
Of every New England State. Let it alone.
Ler non dchcit in justitia er6endd.
MUNICIPAL OFFICER.
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For Sale or to lit.
40 Let!

10 Lett
A Convenient arranged house on Arsenal Street
"A pleasantly located, within a short distance
OF the hennebeo Bridge. For further information
inquire of LEWIS SEIBiNG, opposite r. g. AIIen's
or OF NJ COFFEE, Gardiner, Me, dec27-iaawti
For Sale or To Let.
ncsirable House on East side of River to Let OF
IL For sale on easy terms. Apply to
FRANK l.. HAMLEN
Octl9ff No. l27 Water street, Augusta.
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Appointments by the Governor.
STATE

The Governor has made the following appoint
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son of David r. Lorng. Esq., Of Auburn. The
Doctor was graduated from Bowdoin College and
from Bowdoin Medical School, and at once enter
ed on the practice of his profession, which he has
SINCE prosecuted at Providence. He was success
full in his profession and hiohIv esteemed as iii.
izen.- Lewiston Journal
The Pepperell Manufacturing Company Of saco
has declared five per cent. dividend, payable
FEB. lst, and the Lacona Company a three per
cent. dividend, payable the same date.
party Of men caught young deer on Jerusa-
lem the I'D inst and took him to Kingfeld alive
and all hight. He seems to be tame and cats.
There is no reason why he should not become a
domestlcated animal in few days.
The smelts taken this year in the Sheepscot
river are said to be the largest ever caught IN this
vicinity; two recently captured weighed nearly
half pound each.
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WASHINGTON.
The Commission.

WASHINGTON, January 81. 1t is reported that
the electoral commission will not hear counsel be-
cause they have not time to listen to long argu-
ments.
The republican national committee to-day de-
cided to engage as leading counsel before the
electoral commission, William NJ Evarts and T..
W. Stoughton of New York, and Stanley Mat
thews and S. s. She labarger Of Ohio. All these
gentlemen are here aud have entered upon the
preparation of their except Stoughton who is
expected to morrow morning.
The democrats have as counsel Lyman Trum-
bull OF Illinois, Matt Fl. Carpenter Of Wisconsin,
Jeremia Black Of Penn, and Ashbel Green Of
New York.
Bradley Selected.
Justice Bradley was this morning chosen the
fifth member of the judicial branch of the COM
mission.
To Be COntradicted.
The testimony of Littlefeld concerning the
Louisiana returning board will be contradcted by
Governor Wells aud also by other competent wit
nesses.
Banks and Banking
AT interview of bankers with the Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue to-day, they urged a
modification of the tax on banks and banking cap
ital. The following is the statement showing the
tax collected deposits, capital and circulation,
during the fiscal year ending June 80, 1876 =
Bank deposits-taxable amount, j99,9l6, 100 /;
tax collected, 5000 ,530.75. Capital - taxable
amount $l97 ,S43, 922 tax collected, $3.50 2l9 6l.
Circu lation-taxable amount, 81 ,0l4,967; tax col
lected, $40, l49.57. Circulation of 80 per cent of
capital-taxable amount S., S97 80; tax collected.
$ll5.95. Amount of notes of persons, &C., paid
out-taxable amount, Ss76, S2l. so; tax collected,
81, 6S2.l5. Total tax collected, $4,000 .69S.03.
The Rush for the Electoral Count.
There was large attendance of visitors at the
Capital to-day from all parts of the country, in
ticipation of the counting OF the electoral vote to-
morrow. Not few of them sought of the MEM
bers tickets of admission to the gallery but the
number is necessarily limited. not one in ten ap-
picatons could be met. The reporters gallery
will be crowded with additional representatives of
the press, 80 or 40 new tickets having been re-
quested. At least 800 able bodied men were anx-
ious applicants to day for the position of the fifty
additional policemen authorized TO be appointed.
Speaker Randall having decided to appoint two
democrats as telers 10 counting the electoral vote,
the President pro tempore of the Senate will ap-
point two republicans tellers on the part of that
body. The President pro TEN desired that one
democrat and one republican be appointed from
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Russia.
CONGRESS.
Second Session.

SENATE.
WASHINGTON, January 81.
The senate voted 10 print $500 instead of 10000
copies Of the presidents message on the COM
promise bill.
House.
Pending further discussion the Senate amend
ments to the joint resolution in regard to adms-
sion to House and galleries during the counting Of
the electoral votes, was concurred in.
The Colorado matter was then resumed.
Mr.. Caulfeld spoke in support of majority reso-
luton denying that there was any delegation of
power to President.
The question was taken on amendment of mi
nority and it was rejected, and resolution of ma
jority declaring that Colorado is a State, ard that
Mr.. Bedford is entitled to seat on the floor, was
adopted.
Mr.. Bedford was sworn in.
The conference report on bill revising the stat.
utes of the United States, was agreed to.
Mr.. Knott Of KY, offered a resolution discharg-
ing +. W. Barnes from custody, he having deliv-
cred to the select committee all the kilograms in
his possession. Adopted.
Mr.. Wadrou of Mich, from the appropriation
committee, reported the deficiency appropriation
bill, which was made special order for Saturday.
1t appropriates $500, 7l3 90.
The House at A 40 O'Clock took a recess until
I 30 this evening.
Evening-The bill regulating freights acros.
Omaha bridge on the line of the Pacific X. r.,
was made special order for Tuesday
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The first instsllment of $500, 600 due By Mexi-
co to the United States, under the convention OF
July A. 1868. for the settlement of claims in COM
p.ance with the terms of that convention, and
therein stipulated was to- day paid to the Secre-
tary Of State, by the Mexican minister Don Ig-
nacio Mar scal.