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GENERAL NEWS.


Portland, Maine, was visited by an
other dsasrons conilagration, on the Goth.
Two hundred and thirty wooden houses
were burned. There was only one brick
house in the whole district. Over 1000
people were burned out, 700 Of whom were
sufferers by tho great fire of the Goth Of
June. Loss fully $3O0,0OO; insurance about
$4,000. The foundation Of safe gave way
while the men were working in the ruins
burying halfa dozen boys and men. One man
named James Spinlaw. was taken out dead,
also ono Of the boys, Alexander .Gillcs, and
another was fatally injured. and all the
others were seriously hurt. A gang of men
arc continuing the search for other missing
youths. The scene during the progress OF
the fire will not soon be forgotten. Thous-
ands of people were gathered upon Fort
Howe, looking down on an immense mass
Of flames. People who were more interest
cd in the fire rushed through the streets
almost frantic. Sick women were carried
from the burning buildings. Mothers were
slow to believe their children were all right,
and their efforts to get into dangerous
places whore they thought children were
kepta great many persons busy in prevent
ing them from losing their lives. Shortly
after4 o'clock the wind was stronger, car
rying large showers of sparks.
Affairs at Rome,
A dispatch from Rome says: AL
though the Pope likes to receive visitors
and is chatty with them, he seems to have
ceased to take interest in affairs of the
Church, and almost invariably dsmisscs
any one who comes to talk TO him on busi-
ness. The affairs Of the papacy are with
out supreme pontiilcal guidance, being con-
Quoted simply by the heads Of the var
ious State departments and by the pres
idents of the various congregations. Jeal-
ousy rcigns among these bodies. and is
each as near as itsuts its chief. The papal
government is threatened with dissension
and anarchy,
q. A. X. Anniversary.
The eleventh anniversary of the organ
ization Of the Grand Army Of tho Republic
was celebrated on the 18th in the grounds
Of the International Exhibition. at Philadel-
phia. Gov. Hartranft occupied prominent
place. There were in line. besides home
posts, delegations from Pittsburg. Altoona
and Allegheny City.
That Ocean Palace.
The steamer Massachusetts which was
beached in recent storm on the Atlantic
coast, has been again ilouted and taken to
New York. The damage done to the magni-
nccnt vessel is said to be about $3.50 900,
while the insurace only reaches $4,000.
Wendell Philips Contradicted.
Hamilton Fish says the story lately
told by Wendell Philips regarding the offer
ing of the English mission to Charles Sum-
ner. is false in every particular.
Cost of the Famine.
1t is estimated the famine will cost
the Indian Government E1HOOO,00O oxclu-
sive of revenues and other indirect effects.
Harlan for supreme Judge.
The President on the 18th appointed
Gen. John NJ. Harlan for Associate Justice
of the U. s. Supreme Court.
Pinchback Once More.
Senator Pinchback has renewed his
claim to seat in the U. S. Senate.
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Post Office DrOlleries.

The Portland Transcript collects
the following. Almost any post-oflico
clerk of long experience could report
equally amusing "humors Of the mail
service"
u want bill stamp"
"Of what dcnominntion?"
"Hay?"
"Imean do you want a one-cent, three
cent or six-ccnt stamp"
"Oh, want to put it on note"
"Well, how big is your note?"
Customer impatiently, and measuring
on his hand: "Oh, it's only n little one,
about that widcl"
Another customer wanted "two three
cent postage stamps" and earnestly in
quircd how much they were apiece,
a third party came in hurry and
wanted postcard He had brought
IN envelope to put it in, which he wapt-
ed the p. NJ. to address for him, and
put the card in it. The obliging official
addressed the envelope, but finding it
too small to contain the card, got anoth-
cr and put the card in that.
And now," said the customer, pro-
ducing $40 note, I'll pay you for it,
The postmaster objected to so large
bill, and said the post card was only
one cent"
But" said the customer, Il wanted
a twenty dollar post card"
"Oh, it's Il post-ollice money order
you want, isn't it?"
He raid be didn't know some said
post order, and more said n post card,
and anyway, one sounded O. mich like
both
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the expensesofthC commissioner. recon-
mend the appropriation of that sum for
the same purpose. the former appropriation
having been covered into the treasury and
being no longer available for the purpose
without further action by congress, tho sub
ject is brought to your attention at this
time in view of circumstances which render
it highly desirable that the commissioner
should proceed to the discharge OF his i'm
portant duties Immediately.
As the several acts of congress providing
for detailed reports from the different de-
par,ments Of the government require their
submission ut the beginning Of the regular
annual session l defer until that time any
further reference to subjects of public in
terest.
Signed Il. b. HAYES.
Oct. 18th, 1877. Washington, Dc
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THE EASTERN WAR.
Tho Russians Winter Campaign.

A London correspondent at Sistova
gives a favorable account orRussian prepar-
ations for the winter campaign. Vast
stores of corn and forage have been laid in
at depots along the roads but the mud is
frightful on the road two miles from the
Smnitza bridge it takes eight horses and
twenty men pushing behind to got II light
wagon through.
One Gun for Russia,
The Russians have finally gained a
victory. According to dispatches received
on the 18th, the Russians fell upon Nukhtar
Pashas army in Asia, and after n hotly con-
tested battle the Turks were overpowered,
and retreated In all directions, completely
demoralized. The Turks of course, lost
most heavily
Disposed to Surrender.
Roumanians assert that deseIters from
Plcvna report Osman Pashas army desti-
tute OF clothing and ammunition and scant-
lily provisioned. The men and officers are
tired OF nghting and suffering and are dis
posed to surrender.
Strength of the Armies.
The Russians have before Kars TO-
900 men, Mukhtar Pasha's army, at the
time Of the battle, did not comprise more
than 10000 men. Among these were four
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:een battallons drawn from the garrison Of

teen battallons drawn from the garrison Of
Kars.
Spain Kicks.
The government of Spain threatens
to demonstrate with the United States
against the duty of 80 cents per ton on
Spanish shipping entering United States
ports.
Russian Riots.
A st. Petersburg dispatch states there
has been serious riots at Northern Polish
Russia and that 14O persons are killed and
wounded.
New Troops.
Trustworthy adyices from st. Peters
burg state one hundred and three battalions
Of troops are being formed.
War Profits.
A steamer has sailed from New Haven
with 2,15O tons Of powder for the Turks, and
another was reported to be loading,
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THE MARKETS.
WEEKLY GRAIN REVIEW.

We are indebted to Messrs Powers,
Lyndo & Co., Of Kansas City, for the follow
ing reliable review Of the grain trade:
WHEAT-With steady foreign markets, our
own for the week past have ruled very ir-
regularly. showing at present writing de-
cline OF about2c in spring wheat and q to lc
in the winter wheat markets. Favored with
ilno weather for some weeks past English
dealers are disposed to be more hopeful OF
the out-turn from their late wheat harvests
as well as the condition Of their potato crop.
Early In the week, the receipts Of wheat
at Lake and Seaboard points were readily
taken TO I'LL English orders, and on basis Of
strong English demand, prices steadily ad-
yanccd, till orders were withdrawn. English
buyers turning their attention to the Conti-
nent where their wants could be supplied
on more favorable terms. Yesterday and
to-day the natural reaction from an over
strained market has been taking place,
holders being anxious to realize from the
advance. Receipts at Lake and Seaboard
ports for the week were OF almost the same
amount as during the previous week. Ex-
port clearances for the week ending Oct
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How Pittsburg Mothers demonstrate
with Their Daughters.

A strange, almost tragical, affair,
which occurred in Pittsburg, last Sunday
night, has Just come to light. Itappears
that on Sunday evening young lady,
who is q member of tho North Avenue
church, attended service there in com
pany with another young lady, who, it
seems, had incurred the dislike of the
first young lady's parents. Both young
ladies are of irreproachable character,
and, notwithstanding the dislike enter
tanned by the parents of the first toward
the second, the girls are strongly attach
ed to each other, The young ladies 60
ing to church together seem to have in
censed the parents of the one in ques-
ton to the highest pitch. When she hr-
rived home from church, her mother,
who had provided herself with horse
whip, snatched off her daughters hat,
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TRUE INTERESTS
OF the Country.

" " aoin" roi,'T OF the Country;
The gentleman's nat was soon in re-
QUESTION, and he left with the impress
rion, Great is the truth it will pre-
vail"
Another child looked sharply into
the face OF visitor, and being asked
what she meant by it, replied:
Il wanted to see if you had drop in
your eye; | have heard mother say that
You have frequently"
A boy once asked his father who it
was lived next door to him, and when
he heard the name, inquired if he was
not fool.
"No, my little boy, he is not fool,
but very sensible man. But why did
you ask the question:"
Because" replied the boy, mother
said the other day that you were next
door to fool-andI l wanted to know
who lived next door to YOU"
Life in Russia.
This is the civilization of Russia,
which the czar would have taught the
Turks: "If you pay visit, and leave
cloak on the seat of your carriage, that
cloak is gone when you come out If
you walk out with dog unclaimed, the
dog vanishes round street corner,
Shop-keepers are afraid to place articles
of value in their windows. Household
crs are liable to have their horses and
carriages stolen if they do not keep
sufficient number of stable servants, and
take care to see before going to bed that
one ut least of these menials is sober. A
man who goes out for night stroll I'M
armed may be set upon within sight of
a droschky stand and stripped of every
article he wears, including shirt and
small clothes. The droschky drivers
will not give him q helping hand; they
will rather start off altogether in pan
ic, lest they should be summoned to
give evidence. As for the police, they
hurry up afterward, and make the de-
spoiled man pay twice the value of the
things he has lost in fees for investiga-
ton
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Keen your Own Counsel.

Nothing can be more injurious to
your peace of mind than to have too
many confidants, You live in ablcct
slavery every day, as you are constantly
fearing that some one of your numerous
confidants will reveal secret you would
not have any body know for all the
world. We know, in many cases, 1t
does the heart good to open its door to
seeming sympathetic visitor; but,
alas there is much more seeming thnn
reality in this world Of ours.
You will sit down and tell some OF
your acquaintance all your troubles,
real and imaginary, and say to them,
Nov, you are the only one in whom l
have confided, and trust you will not
speak of this to any one else. Well,
they promise to respect your confidence
and ut the time, perhaps, they are III
earnest; but by-and-by some one steps
in, and an irresistible desire takes pos
session of them to retail all they know
of your history-and little isadded on
to the fact, to make it interesting, you
know, to their friends-not meaning
any real harm to you, probably, by SO
doing: but it does them good to talk 1t
over with that somebody else you warn
cd them against.
They, in their turn, tell their friend
not to say word about it-,which is
one of the hardest things to do. Yet
they promise; but are sure to break
that promise as soon as they get favor
able opportunity. Thus your cherished
secrets are known to the community at
large, while you 60 on in blissful igno-
rance, thinking that your good friend,
Miss Jones, alone knows anything about
your hcart-sorrows. Friend, if you
want a secret kept keep it yourself.
You are the safest person with whom
IN trust II
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threw it under her feet, seized hold OF
her, and beat her with the horsewhip
until her back was black and blue, and
her face literally ridge of welts. Her
screams attracted passers-by, but the
doors were closed, and none wentt to her
assistance. The father meantime stood
by and looked on. Yesterday morning
the daughter left homo and went to her
aunt's, on Beach street, where she is now
suffering intensely from the effects OF
the savage beating. There is some talk
of legal proceedings growing out OF the
affair. The mother is isamember of North
Avenue church, and is n shining light
in the female branch of the society for
the prevention Of cruelty to animals;
As the case is not yet the subject OF
legal inquiry, names cannot be given
bnt thc facts above stated are correct.
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CRIMINALITIES.
Takes 1t All Back,

Takes 1t All Back.
The following card explains itself to
all who know anything OF tho case:
LEAvENwoRTH, Sept. q, 1877.
D. II. ANTHONY. SIR hereby state that
the charges contained in certain petition
made in the year 1875. to the Hon. Post
MASTER General, were made for the purpose
of removing you from the oillco Of post
master; that there never was any reason
able grounds within my knowledge for the
making Of such charges TINT they are all
false and untrue. and hereby withdraw
the Same and fully retract said charges
and in case the suit brought by you against
me, for libel in signing said petition is with
drawn, herby promise TO repay all lcharges
and attorneys fees in said case.
Signed, W. II. BOND.
Another Perjured william.
John S. Morton, late President of the
West Philadelphia Passenger railroad com
pany, has been held in 5000 bonds for a
further hearing on charge of perjury in
connection with the financial condition Of
the road.
They Couldn't Stay Away.
Bulkley and Guide, the fugitive Of
flcers Of the State Savings Bank, of Chicago,
have returned. and will assist the receiver
in Strengthening out the accounts of the in
stitution.
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In Northwest Missouri, and the
only one that advocates the
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At a recent Lexington (Ky.) fair a
premium was awarded to piece of blue
jeans made in 1888 by Mrs. Harris,
who presented suit Oft to Henry Clay
who wore it at Washington.
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Private Dalzell, the newspaper waste
baskets old friend, is said to have heen
reelected to the Ohio Legislature by
one majority. Ina moment of patriotic
ardor he probably voted for himself
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Mary O'Connor was widow, young,
plump, and pretty. Charles Nelligan
was n husband, and fifty years of age.
They were neighbors in North Cam
bridge, Mass. Mrs. Nelligan fell sick.
Mrs. O'Connor attended her, and Nelli-
gan fell in love with the fair nurse.
Courtship went on briskly while Mrs,
Nelligan was slowly dying, and the pair
in health agreed to marry as soon as
convenient after death had removed the
only impediment. Death did its ex-
pected work, but the widower's ardor
soon cooled, and he refused to keep the
engagement. Mrs. O'Connor has just
been awarded S40O by jury.
Lieut.. Pepper of the English army
has been insulting lady at Singapore,
Pepper should be mustered out Of the
service for this 'sault.
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The Association of Hay Fever Suffer-
ers in Philadelphia numbers 800 active
members. The object of the association
is to gather information which will re-
lieye its members from hay fever.
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TOPICS OF THE TIME.

Although the Brazilian law recog-
nizes the death penalty, the present
Emperor has never yet consented to
sign death warrant
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A woman died in Fulton county, In
diana, few days ago, who had never
walked n step in her life, having been
crippled in her infaucy by scarlet fever.
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A house in Passaic, n. j., fell and
killed several persons, and the New
York World charged the builder with
"rascality" for putting up such build
ing. He sued the newspaper for libel,
claiming $4,000, and n jury awarded
him six cents. If this builder has any
stomach for libel suits left he will suo
that jury.
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Preston S. Hampton, alias Emmer-
son, now in the Kentucky peniteatiary,
Gays he came to grief by spending all his
money trying to get n clerkship in
Washington, and then resorting to con-
fdence games for livelihood.
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A contemporary commenting on the
prevalence of dishonesty, originates the
fresh and impressive remark, "Where
shall we fnd an honest MANI" The
Norristown Herald says: "You will find
us in the Office from 7 a. m. to s p. m
provided you don't want to borrow
money
The daily gazette., 1877-03-06
LARGE OR sMALL FARNs.

We have been reading an English let
ter-that is to say a letter by = correspon-
dent to an English paper-On the subjeci
of large farms in England, and in which
he grants" that large farms are more
successful than small enes on the "wes-
tern continent" whatever they may be
in France, and thinks that being so here
it ought TO be the same in England; and
he makes this the principal plea for the
farming of large tracts there instead OF
small ones, a. in France.
We do not know how the idea came 70
prevail in England, that large farms in
America are more successful than small
ones; but we all know that 1t Is net so. IL
perhaps came about from the fact that In
the far west large tracts are taken up for
corn or wheat; but this Is scarcely farm
ing in the true sense Of the word. When
ever a varied assortment Of objects have
to be looked afier, as they have in well
settled districts-farming districts, in
reality-these large tracts are very sci
dom indeed, managed well. 1t Is also
well known that one of the troubles of
agricultural position Is that our farms are
too large; and it has become common
expression that one-haf our farmers
would be better of if they would sell
half the land they own and put the pro-
ceeds on the land they have left.
The English writer goes on to make an
argument in favor of large farms by such
illustrations as these: II we have farm
Of a-thousand acres, we have but one set
of farms buildings, one set Of COED toob
and implements, one good set Of brains
to manage the whole. Ii we have ten
farms Of a hundred acres instead Of the
one, we have to multiply these tenfold-
We know here how this argument de-
ceives. It requir.s more barns, pehaps,
but yet not much more bdrn-room. On
the other hand, one man wll generally
get double from one hundred acres alone
than he will from hundred acres that is
part Of thousand}acre tract, unless he
has tremendous capital and the brains
to direct that very few men possess
Very small farms are perhaps as disad-
yantageous As very large ones, There is
to be sure, larger outlay of capital in
buildings than would be required for
largo ones, though not in the same por-
portion; and then, even when the best
cultivated, not enough can be made 10
support large family well.
After all, the real question is not the
actual size of farm, bnt how large a
farm has the cultivator the means 10
worK well, and how much can he success
fully supervise? We know that most of
our people have too much land for the
money-too little money for the land;
and it is because of this that large farms
are not the success in America which in
England they are supposed to be.
1t is remarkable how we get wrong
impressions of other countries Here we
see in England how they think that of us
which is net correct. 1t is not impossi-
BILE that the much vaunted small farm
system of France is no more of a real sue
cess than our very large one is thought
to be.-Germdnt0tcn TeLegr0ph.
The daily gazette., 1877-03-06
ALLEN'S LIVER PILLS

Regulate the organs of fthe system restoring
functional harmony and securing the Sc
cretion of the proper constituents of each
organ. By their action the liver secretes
It's allotted proportion of bile-the lungs
carbon, the skin sweat, the kidneys urine
ETC., and are always reliable as purga-
tive.
The aged, and persons subjected to Con-
stipation, Paralysis and Weakness of the
Bowels, Kidneys and Bladder ETC.. that
nave TO resort to Injections, by taking two
or three of Aliens Liver Pills, will enioy
natural discharges, and by the occasional
use OF them have regular operations. In
these cases their strengthening and nutri-
tous principles are exhibited; every dose
will add new strength to the Bowels, Liver
Kidneys, etc. that may be worn or depleted
by age.
In these Pills, want that science has
ever failed TO supply Is secured, and this is
thorough purgative that can be given
IN safety in cases of eruptive fevers. as in
small -pox, erysipelas, yellow fever, scarlet
anu typnoid levers. When the Mucous
Membrane becomes liberated. these pills
act thoroughly, yet heal liberated and ex
corlateo parts. They are made from ex-
traets7-from new ngredients--entirely
vegetable. superior in every respect to the
ordinary powders and substances of the
common advertised pills and have a safe
certain, and uniform action.
Price 25 cents a box, or six boxes for al Ok
III your druggist or store keeyer does not
nave them. we will forward half a dozen
Doxes 10 any address on receip OF the price,
Prepared only by
AMERICAN MEDICINE CO.,
For sale by all druggists. 'ane-d& WV w.
The daily gazette., 1877-03-06
HOUSE..
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The House met at 8 o'clock, p. m.
On motion the following bills were read
a third time and passed:
by Mr.. Burnite an act to reincorpol ate
and amend the Charter of the Black
Swamp Ditch Company.
By Mr.. Holcomb an act prohibiting the
Board Commissioner in New Castle Hun
dred from collec ing over $4,000 annually.
BY Mr.. Brown an act to lay out a new
public road in North Murderkill hundred,
Kent County.
By Mr.. Holcomb an act for the relief OF
the Collectors of Appoquinimink and
Blackbird Hundreds, New Castle County.
This act gives the collectors s per cent.
tor collecting the taxes.
By Mr.. Ricords an act to prohibit the
destruction Of wild game in this State.
The following bills were introduced
and read:
By Mr.. Nicholson an act to incorporate
the Summit N. z. Church of New Castle
County.
By Mr. Holcomb an act to divorce An
ME Griffith from her husband.
By Mr. Mustard an act authorizint
Betsey Burton to lay out a new public
.oad On her own land in Sussex County
On motion Of Mr. Robinson, the Sen
s,e Bill authorizing Wm. II. Dawson tc
gz;es across apublic road was read a
-tr-' time. Mr.. Mustard presented re.
r-oLs-rance against the bill.
On motion Of Mr.. Holcomb 50 much Of
.5s Governors Message as refers tc
tedera. usurpstion was referred to {
spec.al committee consisting Of Messrs
Holcomb and Burnite.
Adjourned.