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THE NEW BONDS.
Letter from Secretary Sherman-The I'm.
,erest Payable in Gold

Letter from Secretary Sherman-The I'm.
ierest Payable in Gold
WASHINGTON, June 19.-The following was
decided npon at cabinet meeting to-day and
the letter was mailed from the Treasury De-
partment this afternoon:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Washington, June 10, 1877. {
Frgneis 0. French. Esq, "a Broadway, Nesy
sir,-Your letter of the 18th inst, in which
you inquire whether the per cent bonds now
being sold by the government, are payable
principal and interest) in gad coin, is re-
ceived. The subject from its great importapce
has demanded axd received careful consd-
Grafton. Under the laws in force there
Is no coin issued or issuable in which
the principal of the Der cent. bonds
is redeemable or the interest payable excent
the gold coins of the United States of the stand-
ara value liked by laws in force on the 14th of
'9 n.y. Ao.V wnlcn the bonds were authorized.
these bonds payment at their face in such cold
coln, and it is not to be anticipated that anv
further legislation of Congress or any action of
any Department of the government would
sanction or tolerate the redemption of the prin-
clpes OF these bonds or the payment of the in
terest thereon in coin of less value than the
COINS authorized by law at the time of the issue
Oh the bonds, being the coin exacted by the
government in exchange for the same.
Inc essential element of good faith and pre-
serving the equality in value between coinage
IN which the government receives and that in
winch 1t pays these bonds, will be sacredly OBJ
served ser by the government, and the people of
69e United States, whatever may be the system
ZION III sg winch the general policy of the ma
is impressed upon the text Of the, law Of JalV
IA, 1870, under which the four per ct bonds ors
issued, and requires, in the opinion of the e
seuSs p ess OF the the
their interest in coin, of equal value With tb o
which the government receives upon their
issue: Very respectfully,
(Signed,) JOHN SHERMAN, Sec'v
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party there are indications that they would
gladly make peace with the insurgents upon
almost any terms if it were not for Spanish
pride, as negotiations must surely result to the
disadvantage of the Spaniards. The insurgents
are not averse to negotiating for peace provid-
ing autonomy with sufficient foreign guaran-
tees be conceded. Sensible Cubans and some
Spaniards say they know the dangers surround
ing entire independence ands would prefer
annexation to the United States. When Mar
tinez Campos arrived eight months ago with
10000 men the pacifcation of the island was
again promised at the end Of the the winter cam
again were overbalanced by disadvantages
The state of the island is no better than last
as strong as ever The only visible advantage
gained during the winter TS campaign was less
island Il exhausted. There is daily pubica-
ton Of the situation. The treasury has sus-
pended. Last year at this date gold stood at
taken advantage of the amnesty decree. They
have no confidence in it. The state, of affairs
in the island is languid, PROSTATE and dsheart-
ening.
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FOR Ell G. N.
The TurcO-Russian War.
THE TURKS DEFEATED AT
KARS.
Mukhtar Pasha Falling Back.
TURKISH 0UTRAGES IN TULT-
CHA.
Gloom and Dependency at Con.
FOR Ell G. N.
khtar Pasha Falling Back.
Gloom and Dependency at Con-
stantinOple.
THE AsIATIC CAMPAIGN.

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The Turks Defeated Between Kars and
ErzerOum.
NEW YORK, June 19-Cable specials saw
there is no longer any doubt that tie Turks
suffered severe defeat at Kars. Every effort
is being made by the authorities at Constanti-
nople to conceal the truth in reference to the
Asiatic campaign, through fear of its discour-
aging effect. All news from Muhktar's head
quarters is colored to suit the situation. A
correspondent at Constantinople telegraphed a
true account of the affair which took place
near Kars. 1t reached the Turkish ministry,
but was suppressed.
Mukhtar Pasha has established portion of
his forces near the river Phases, between Kars
and Erzeroum, with the object of covering
communication with the latter city. This force
had erected earthworks, and considered them
selves safe from sudden attack by the Rus
SLAMS. On Thursday last the Russians unex-
pectedly began an attack. The Turks offered
a vigorous resistance, repulsing the attacking
columns several times. and only gave way
when driven from their position by superior
numbers. The battle continued till nightfall,
the advantage resting with the Russians. Sew
eral redoubts were captured and held. At day.
break the battle was renewed and continued
during the day with great obstinacy Not
withstanding the valor of the Turks, they were
driven from all their positions and sustained
heavy losses.
The loss of this position is very serious for
Mukhtar PaSha, as the Russian force now di-
rectly threatens communication with Ere
roum. 1t shows also that the Russians are
preparing to deal vigorously with the Turkish
field army in Asia.
Some severe fighting occurred yesterday at
Soukum Kaleb, which resulted favorably to
the Turks. The Circassian troops especially
suffered heavy losses.
1t is reported at Vienna that the Turks have
made successful sortie from Kars, and large
supplies of provisions have reached Erzeroum
from the interior.
Kiernan's cable despatch says telegram
from Erzeroum states that the right wing at
the Turkish army has been defeated near
Delebata and Gen. Mehemet Pasha killed.
The Turks Falling Back.
LONDON. June ia Vienna despatch says
the Turks with IS battalions, IL field and II
mountain guns have fallen back from Isbakirb-
ba to a very good position two miles west of
levin on the plateau with outposts at Ye-
nikeni and Dezingered. Thelright wing of the
falling battalions is falling back from Delibaba.
The left wing Of eight battalions has retired
from Olti. Birgiboaz-Kuprikai is held by
three battalions who have thrown up earth
works to cover the bridge over the river Araxes.
Four battalions are preparing intrenchments
on the Devibazu. The Russians have adyanc.
ed to Olti and Toprek Kale. The conduct Of
Ismail Haski Pacha, governor of Erzeroum, is
severely criticised by military authorities.
Great discomfort exists.
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New YORK, June 19.-Fred. Douglass has
been visiting his former master, Thomas Aud,
at st. Michael, Talbot county, Maryland, which
place he left forty-two years ago. In speech
made there, he said to the colored people, that
they were in contact with the most indomitable
and most enlightened race in the world, and he
would be false to his own race if he did not tell
them just where they stood; what an immense
distance they were behind the white people,
He did not believe the colored people were fun.
nevertheless practically inferior 1--WE must
not talk about equality" he said. until we can
do what white people can do. So long as they
can build vessels and railroads, and we cannot
we are their interiors So long as they can
found governments, and we cannot, we are
their interiors. If, in twenty years from now,
the colored race, as race, has not advanced, it
is doomed race. The question now is, will the
black men do as much for his present master
(himself) as he used to do for his old master?''
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NEW YORK, June 1S-Evening. Money easy at 1
az 2 per cent on CALL Sterling is quiet at 4S7 "a 1874
for sixty days and 1891 q 1891 for demand.
Exports of domestic produce for the week "a 800
49, against 1868 for the corresponding week of
last year.
Colo opened and closed at 1859, with sales in the
interim at 105t a 1851 The rates paid for borrowing
were u, 2. II, q per cent. Clearances SIS 5OS-
900. The customs receipts to. day were SIT 900.
The treasury disbursements $500 for interest
and 900 for bonds. Governments steady State
bonds neglected.
Stock market dull but strong and higher, advance
ranging from / to II per cent. Towards the close
there were sales TO realize under which prices react
ed to ! per cent The market closed unsettled with
some sales notably. Morris g. Essex and Lacka-
wanna nearly lowest of the day, while the general
list showed higher prices than the opened. Earn
tor the second week in June show decrease S76,-
1873. WV
Highest and lowest prices: Northwestern 213 "a
21s; do preferred Al q 464 Rock Island 93ba 52S;
Plttsburg 7e9 "a IS; Lackawanna 34f a 33s; Della
ware q Hudson Canal 28s q 27s; Illinois Central
533 "a 30; Lake Shore 4Sk "a 47f; Michigan Central
4Os @ 3g9; Morris q Essex 55s q E41; st Paul 214 a
2Os; st Paul preferred 51s a 81; New York Central
81 q 9Ot; Pacific Mail 2Os q 2O Western Union 81 a.
6Oh. -
The transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregat-
ed 900 shares, including Lake Shore $4,000 shares
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western % 500 shares
Western Union 1850 shares, ST Paul preferred 600
shares. Morris s. Essex 5000 shares Michigan Cen
tral $3.50 shares, Rock Island 1900 shares, North
western preferred 1900 shares, Delaware & Hudson
Canal 1890 shares, st Paul common 5000 shares.
The following were the closing quotations,of Gov
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TURKEY.
Mendacious Newspapers-Russian Spies
The Bashi Bazouks, etc.

The Bashi BazOuks, etc.
NEW YORK, June ia correspondent in
Constantinople states that the Turkish news
papers continue to buoy up the spirits of the
people by reports of the continued defeats of
the Montenegrins.
The cause of the stringent measures against
newspaper correspondents by the Turkish au-
thorities is the alleged discovery of seven Rus
sian spies within the Turkish lines. These en-
terprising gentlemen were tried, found guilty
and shot.
Complaints continue of outrages by Zebices,
or Asatic Bashi Bazouks, but no effort is made
by the government to check their atrocities.
Saturday five of them attacked a Christian
family at place between Pera and Therapia
The family consisted of father, mother, and a
daughter 16 years old. After beating the father
till he was nsensible, the five soldiers subjected
the women to the most horrible outrages. Tue
perpetrators were not arrested.
A correspondent att Pera reports that after a
long discussion on the budget, the Turkish par
lament decided to make considerable reduc-
ton in the salaries of ministers. This measure
was SO distasteful to the ministers that they ad-
vised the Sultan to dissolve the Chamber, and
it was accordingly dissolved yesterday.
Nine Russian cannon recently captured at
Zeol, on the Circassian coast, have arrived at
ConstaEtinople.
A correspondent at Batoum telegraphs that
the Turks yesterday fred on French vessel
which was trying to enter that port The con-
sui demanded an explanation and an apology.
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Disastrous Fire in Burlington, Iowa.

BURLINGTON, Iowa, June 19.-The most dis
astrous fire in Burlington in fou- years broke
out early this morning in the rear of VIM.
Bell & Co.'S wholesale dry goods house on Main
street. A storm of rain with lightning pre-
vailed and the opinion was divided whether
the fire was caused by lightning or an inoen-
diary. The fire ragged for TWO hours, consum-
wholesale grocery, James a. Guests music
house, and damaging Biklen, Winsor & Co.'S
wholesale grocery. The losses are as follows
Bell & Co., $4,000; Bodman estate $4,000 on
building; Chamberlain $4,000; Guest $25, 1000;
building $25OO; Biklen, Winsor & Co., 800, 900:
insurance $150,000, which is well distributed,
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DEPARTURE OF STEAMSHIPS.
NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.


ARRIVED.
Steamer City of Portland, Pike, st John, NIB, via
Ship Detroit. (of Yarmouth) Pike, Havre May 2,
in ballast, for orders.
Barque Woodsde, Montgomery, Boston, to Lewis
Brig S Smith, (of Bangor Warren, Cardenas-
1893 hhds As ties molasess to GeoS Hunt s. Co. YES
sci to Ryan & Kelsey.
d Whidden. Vessel to Yeaton q Boyd.
Brig Lie Houghton. Rose. Boston, to j Winslow
Sch David Torrey. Soue, st Vincent, CVI-hides
and salt to Lewis q Smith.
Sch B Lowell, Simpson, Sagua-42S hhds Al ties
molasses to Geo Hunt s. Co.
Sch Abbie Dunn, Fountain, Batimore-coal to
Randall s. McAllster.
Sch G j Willard, Wallace, Philadelphia-coal to
= Sch Pedro Grou; Lake, Philadelphia.
Sch G W Rowley, Rowley, Philadelphia-coal to
Sch Geo Tauane, Adams, Philadelphia to
Sch 1 Holway, Bryant, Philadelphia coal to
Shurtetf & Warren.
Sch Jas Hewitt Foster, Perth Amhoy-coal to
Sargent, Dennison & Co.
Sch Leonessa, Achorn, Perth Amboy-coal to S
Sch Hattie Coombs, Bishop, New York iron to
Portland s. Ogdensburg RR, and nails to Emery 81
Waterhouse.
Sch Lady Woodbury., Woodbury.. New York.
Sch Aloe, (Br) Donney. Joggins, Ms
Sch Jane, (Brl Craig, st Andrews, NIB.
Sch Marriott, Davis, Round Pond.
CLEARED.
Sch Grace Davis, Davis, Point WOLF NIB, to load
for Europe-Chas Merrill.
Sch Leontine, Stevens, BaDgor-S w Thaxter.
FROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGED
Ar at New York 10th, brig Carrie Winsow, Nc
Cart, Buenos Ayres.
Ar at Havana 18th inst, sch Canton, Henley, from
Cardiff.
Sid 18th, barque Florence Peers, M0untfort, for
Baltimore.
Sid I'm Sagua 18th inst, barque Daring, Brans-
comb, Baltimore; brig j Brown, Foster, Boston.
Ar at Cardenas 10th inst, barque s W Holbrook
Mitchell. Sagua.
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IsLAM,s TREASURES.

WASHINGTON, June 19-The state depart
ment has information that the treasure of
Islam or offerings by Pilgrims at the .Proph-
cts tomb at Mecca, from which funds have
been demanded by the Turks for the defence of
the faith, now exceeds SOC, 100000 francs. One
chest was opened during the Russo-Turkish
war of 1928 and another in 1854, but the third
has not been opened for 462 years.
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RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
A Train Falls Through n Bridge-Nar-
row Escape from a Terrible Disaster


COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa, June 19.-The
eastward bound mail train ON the Atchinson
branch of Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
railroad ran into creek ten miles west of
Washington, Iowa, at half-past five this morn
cars fell % feet through bridge. The sleep
ing car stopped with third of its length pro-
Jecting over the chasm. About so passengers
were on the train. No one was killed and none
OF the passengers were dangerously hurt.
Engineer Rhodes had leg broken and was
otherwise injured. The fireman, j. Moore, had
both legs broken The baggage master, Jake
Cady, had both arms and a leg broken, and
will probably die Geo. Morton, express mes
senger, was badly crushed, but will recover.
Several of the passengers were slightly hurt
and the baggage Car and contents were badly
smashed. Had the sleeper fallen upon the
passenger coaches the loss of life would have
been terrible. The bridge was undermin ed by
the tremendous rain of last night which
flooded the country,
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Phi beta Kappa.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., June 19.-The Phi Beta
Kappa Society of Brown University held their
annual meeting this morning. Prof. b. f.
Clark, of Providence. was elected president;
Hon. VIM. CASTOR, of Boston, vice president;
Prof j. II. Appleton, of Providence, CORE
spending secretary; and Merrick Lyon, treas
urer. The society formed in procession, and
marched to the First Baptist meeting house,
where the Grafton was delivered by Prof. Sum-
ner, of Yale College.
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THE NORTHWESTERN CAMPAIGN
Duga Pass Abandoned-The Monfcue-

RAGUsA, June 19.-Suleiman Pasha has left
Nicsics and entered Montenegro to effect juno
ton with the Albanian division.
The Montenegrins have abandoned the Duga
Pass and are concentrating their forces in
Astrok Pass. Mehemet Ali has resumed the
offensive. The position of the Montenegrins is
regarded as critical, as 10000 Turks are now
operating against them.
New YORK, June 19.-Kieman's cable dis
patches are as follows:
Turkish advces from the scene of the con-
fict in Montenegro state that the Turkish
troops are compelling the Montenegrins to
fight at every point advanced upon. There are
losses on both sides, but the defeat of the Mon
tenegrins is complete, as tie whole Montene-
grin army is in danger of being surrounded.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-20
GREAT BRITAIN,
Proceedings i'm the Hoase of Comu ons

LONDON, June 19.-In the House of Com
mons today Geo. Osborne Morgan QiberaD
gave notice that in case of the withdrawal of
the burials bill by the government he would
move on the 18th of July resolution embody-
ing the rejected clause. After three hours
discussion motion for the rejection of the
prison bill was withdrawn. The bill then
passed third reading without division amidst
cheers
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-20

NEW YORK.
A Sharp Note from Joseph seIixman 10
Judge Hilton.

Judge Hilton.
NEW YORK, June 19.-Joseph Seligman in
letter to Judge Hilton complains of the exclu.
sion OF Jewish families from the Union Hotel
at Saratoga, and says: "You are no Judge of
American character. The civilized world is
beginning to be more tolerant in matters of
faith or birth than you believe or would have
them. They despse intolerance, low cunning
and vulgarity and will not patronize man who
seeks to make money by panderng to the
prejudces of the vulgar. 1 regret that you are
running the Union at loss. L regret that you
are making no Roadway in your wholesale de-
partments in New York ana Chicago, and that
even the 9th street retail store so popular and
prosperous under the management of the late
MI. Stewart has lost its best patrons A little
reflection must show to YOU that the erievons
falling off in your business is not due to the
patronage of any one nationality, but to want
of patronage of all. and that you, dear Judge.
are not big enough to keep a hotel, or broad
enough in your business views to run dry
goods store.'
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-20
MARRIED..

In Alton. N. H., at the residence of a. o. Phillips.
ESQ.,, by Rev. j. b. Richmond, Jeremiah M Smart
of Dover, n. H., and Annie c. Ii. Frost OF Portland
cromby, Albert Harrington of Lowell, Mass former
ly of Lowell, Me-, and Mrs. Frances Cogan of Frye
burg, (widow of the late Ralph COgan)
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Wholesale Market

TUESDAY, June 19-The markets dre dull to-day
and show but few changes. Sugars are off ac and
graduated is quoted at 12ac and Extra c. at 1lsc.
Corn is steady and unchanged at the quotations of
yesterday Flour is dull with but few sales. Pork
and Lard show no improvement.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-20

LONDON, June 19.-Consols at 81 GIG for money
and account.
LONDON, June 1880 P. M-American securi-
ties-United States new SIS, 1919.
LIVERPOOL, June 19.-12.30 P. M.-Cotton markes
dull and easier; Mddling uplands at 6ld do Orleans
at 7-16d sales 5000 bales including 1000 bales for
speculation and export. Receipts cotton to-day 49,
200 bales, including 400 American,
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Foreign Imports.

MATANzAS. Schr Sophia Wison-s12 hbds 40
ties molasses 6S hhds sugar to Geo S Hunt & Co.
SAGUA. Schr F Lowell-42S hhds Al ties mo-
lasses to Geo Hunt g. Co.
CARDENAS. Brig S P Smith-393 hbds d frs
molasses to Geo Hunt 81 Co.
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DIED.

In this city, June 49, Mr.. James Cressey, formerly
OF Gorham, aged So years months.
Funeral services this afternoon at 81 o'clock
at No. 40 Green street, Relatives and friends are in
vited to attend.
In Durham June 2, Mrs. Mary A. Nichols, form
erly Of Portland, aged 70 years 81 days-wfe of Her
bert j. Nichols. boston and New York papers
please copy.1
In Kennebunkport, June 16, jeanette Elizabeth,
only daughter of Geo. W. and Mary E. Mailing, aged
years.
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AT New York-Hartfords Is. Cecagoes 1.
At New Haven-Yales g. Chelseas of New
York 4.
AT Lowell-Lowells IL, Buckeyes 7-13 in
nings.
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ON THE DANUBE.
The Russian Army Remarkably Healthy
Danube Still Very High.

LONDON, June 19.-The Bucharest correspon-
dent of The Daily News telegraphs as follows:
In no brigade of the Russian troops collected
to the south and west of Bucharest does the
sick exceed three per cent. and even of these
the ailments are never serious nor of epidemic
character. These facts are derived from an in
spection of the medical returns.
hear from Gaatz that the Danube is higher
there now than at any previous period this sea-
son, partly owing to recent inundation, and
the condition of the Rein road is very precari-
GUS. The date is not vet fixed for the depar-
ture of the general staff from Ployest.
Turkish Outrages i'm TuIfcha.
The Daily News Rustchuk despatch saws
outrages are proceeding unch ecked in the prov
ince of Tultcha. The Christians are outlawed
by the authorities and abandoned to the Tar
tars and Circassians. Villages and barns are
wantonly sacked and burned with the view of
rendering the contry desert before the ad-
vance of the Russians. CHASTITY heads are car
ried every day by blood stained murderers into
Tultcha. Matchin, Babadagh and Hirsova. The
flames of some burning village are visible every
nioht
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A. b. Harrison was killed and Geo. Kaye
MORALLY wounded yesterday by the falling of a
building at Warrensburg, Mo.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-20
METEOROLOGICAL,

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TWENTY -FOUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFIoR CHIEF SIGNALl
OFFICER, Washington, DC,
June 20, Il A. M
For New England.
rising barometer, stationary or lower tempera-
atEre, northery winds and clear or partly
cloudy weather.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Especial Despatch to the Press. |
Fire in Bridgtou.

Especial Despatch to the Press.l
Fire in Bridgton
BRIDGToN, June 19.-The house and barn Of
Jacob Littlefeld, of this town, was DESTROYED
by fire this forenoon. Loss, $500: insured for
$500. s.
Death of Nj. w. FarweII.
RoCKLAND, June 19.-Hon M. w. Farwell.
late municipal judge here, and for nearly twen-
ty-five years agent for the Boston and Portland
boats died this morning. afte- brief illness.
A.
Ito the Associated Pressl
Yacht Thief Caught.
PORTSMOUTH, N. e., June 19-Two men,
Fred Taylor and Melvin Corbett, -were arrest
ed here this morning, on board the sloop yacht
Abrons, which they had stolen from Pittston.
Maine.
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Boston stock Market

Daily Domestic Receipts.
By water conveyance-1000 bush corn meal to q
w True 81 Co.
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New York stock aud nrann, mnrh.,.

[Sales at the Brokers' Board, June 1911
S2os eastern Il. scrip .;........".....~... 53l
Boston u Name Railroad. ...........,,.., 9lI
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CuBA.

spanEards and Rebels Both Anxious for
Peace-The Situation as Bad as Ever.
HAVANA, June Is via Key West, j une 49,
Whilst there appears to be no indications of
unity OF purpose, among the so-called Spanish