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The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
THE TEXAS RAIDS.
The Border to be Crossed in Pursuit of
the Thieves if Necessary.

The Border to be Crossed in Pursuit of
the Thieves if Necessary.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-The letter of the
Secretary of War to Gen. Sherman in regard
to the Rio Grande trouble this afternoon was
as follows:
Var Department. Washington, D. c., June /.
-General-The report of W. M. Shafter, Lieut..
Col. of the oath infantry, commanding the dis
trict of Neuces, Texas. concerning recent raids
by Mexicans and Indians from Mexico into
dorsement of the 29th ult., has been submitted
to the President and has together with numer.
ous other reports and documents relating to the
same subject been duly considered. The Presi-
dent desires that the utmost vigilance on the
part of the military forces in Texas be exercis-
desirable that efforts to this end insofar at
least as they necessarily involve operations on
both sides Of the border, be made with the CO.
operation of the Mexican authorities, and you
will instruct Gen. Ord, commanding in Texas,
to invite such cooperation on the part of the
local Mexican authorities and to inform them
that while the President is anxious to avoid
giving offence to Mexico he is nevertheless
convinced that the invasion of our territory by
armed and organized bands of thieves and rob
bers to prey upon our citizens should not be
longer endured. Gen. Ord will at once notify
the Mexican authorities along the Texas border
of the great desire of the President to unite
with them in their efforts to suppress this long
continued l8WleSSD6SS. Az LQ0 same Llm6 De
will inform those authorities that if the govern
ment of Mexico shall continue to neglect the
duty of suppressing these outrages that the
duty will devolve upon this government and be
performed. even if its performance shonld rem
der necessary the occasional crossing of the
border by our troops.
You will therefore direct Geh. Ord that in
caselthe lawless incursiOns continue he will be
at liberty to use his own discretion when in
pursuing band of marauders and when his
troops are either in sight of or upon fresh
trail to follow them across the Rio Grande and
to overtake and punish them as we'll as take
stolen property taken from our citizens and
found in their hands on the Mexican side of
the line.
1 have the honor, to be
very respectfully,
GEORGE W. MCCRARY,
Secretary of War.
GEN. W. T. SHERMAN, Comd'g q. S. Army.
Parties just from Mexico say that the fill.
clustering movements will prove failure. The
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The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
HOt WpotI,cl

Hot Weather.
LEWISTON. June 1.-Mercury = 80 and 95 deg.
in the shade.
Dwelling House Burned.
WATERvILLE, June 1.-The house of Elias
Dixon, with its contents in Clinton, was de-
stroyed by fire yesterday. Loss $500; insured
in the insurance company of North America.
for $780,
Failure of the Herring Fishery.
EAsTPoRT, June 1.-Schconer Sea Spray, the
first vessel from the Magdalen fishery, re ports
herring failure. Some vessels got half fares.
some none.
Drowned.
HALLowELL. June IN. B. Starrett a young
man about Is years old, a member of the Hal.
lowell Classical School, belonging in Warren,
was drowned this evening while attempting to
swim across the river at this place. His body
has not yet been found.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
MARINE NEWS.
Mutfhy on ROard n British IrOn-CI 1,

Mutihy on Board British Iron lad.
LONDON, June lit is reported at the Lon
don admiralty that the crew of the British
iron-clad flagship Alexandra, of the Mediter-
ranean squadron, now at the PiI9us, have mu-
tined and disabled the guns on board.
The mutiny was quelled by the marines and
men summoned from other vessels. The mu-
tineers were arrested and court mart al con-
vened to try them. The cause of this outbreak
is said to be dissatisfaction because of refusal
of shore leave. 1t has been deemed necessary
to send the Alexandria to cruise in the Medit-
erranean until further orders.
In General
Monday last the British steamer Zephyr
picked up ships Jolly boat with "JuliaMorris''
on the stern. The next morning pieces were
found of the wrecked schooner Codseeker
which capszed off Cape Sable. She has been
towed into Green cove. Three bodies were
found in the cabin and hold.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
ON THE DANUBE.
Bad Condition of the Turkish Arm,

Bad Condition of the Turkish Army.
LONDON, June IA Vienna special says the
Turks seem scarcely in a position to take ad-
vantage of the Russian delay. All accounts
worse than generally believed. They are con-
siderably fewer than have been assumed, and
with the exception of arms lack everything re-
quisite for an army in the field, There seems
even to be hardly no reserve stock of ammun-
tion, especially for artillery.
DaslardIy Massacre of Bosnian Refug gees
by the Turks.
NEW YORK, June 1.-The Herald's London
special charges that number of Bosnian refu-
ise of amnesty, crowded the frontier in the
hope of returning home, were Immediately
seized by the Turks and driven to Derbenda,
thrown into dungeon and were murdered in
cold blood. The massacre has spread terror
through Bosnia. Fears of a general massacre
are entertained. The population are arming
and looking to Russia for help.
Slow Progress of the Russians.
The Herald's Vienna special says: The Gear
is irritated at the slOwness in the conduct of
the campaign and the bad nourishment of the
troops. He has ordered the mobilization of
three more divisions for the Caucasus, where
the Crcassan insurrection causes anxiety. A
convoy of munitions for the Russians has been
seized by the Austrian authorities at Temberg g
in Galicia.
During the bombardment of Widin the Rou-
manians shelled its hospital, killing two pa
tients.
The Russians to Cross June 9TH.
LONDON, June LA despatch from Vienna
says that on the Cars arrival at Ploiesti a
council of war will be held and on the 7th or.
ders will be given for crossing the Danube at
Ibrail and Turn Magurel. An importa Mt
demonstration under Prince Charles will Ia
made from Kalafat.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
GREE Gle.
The New Ministry i'm Favo,

The New Ministry in Favor of War.
LONDON, June IAN Athens despatch says
the new ministry has decided that Greece shall
participate in the Eastern war.
In the chamber today Prime Minister Com
oundouras announced that the new cabinet pro-
poses to double the strength of the army, call
in the reserve ane enlist volunteers. 1t will
contract fresh loan aud impose new taxes fur
these purposes The government will also sup
press revolutionary agitation in the border
provinces.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
New York stock md Money Market.

NEW YORK, June 1-Evening.-Money easy at 2
per cent on call. Some large railway corporations
to-day were paying interest on bonds, viz: Chicago
q Northwestern S640,000 on consolidated gold bords,
and Lake Shore on second mortgages, while Lacka-
wanna road paid one-half yearly interest on Morris
q Essex consolidated mortgage.
Water rates for grain transportation have declined
to the lowest points ever known. Corn has been
taken at &c per bush from Chicago to Buffalo to New
York is down to 4ac Rates by rail from Chicago to
New York remains at SOC per 100 lbs for gran which
is about 17c bush.
Foreign Exchange quiet and unchanged with busi-
at 4s7 "a 4S7f for bankers sixty days sterling
and 1891 a 490 tor demand.
Colo opened at 1861 and closed at 1867. Thesrates
paid for borrowing ranged from fiat to 1-64 per cent.
per diem. Clearances $50, O,457 900. The customs re-
ments were $3.50 900 for interest and 100000 for
bonds. Governments are lower.
The transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregat-
ed 124, 900 shares.
The following were the closing quotations of Gov
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
The Postal Commission.

RICHMOND, Va, June The postal commits
sion, accompanied by Postmaster General Key,
arrived at p. m. from Chattanooga via the
Richmond & Danville Railroad. They were
met at Burkeville by a committee of CONNER
cial organizations of this city, escorted thither
and quartered at the Exchange Hotel. A meet
ing was held in the house of delegates tonight
for a con ference between the commission and
business men, in relation to the post service, at
which the Mayor presided and welcomed the
commission. Tomorrow the postal party will
do" Richmond and leave for Washington in
the afternoon
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
Indian Murders i'm Arizona,

SAN FRANCISCO. June IA San Diego des-
patch (Arizona advices) report murders of mail
carriers and military telegraph repairers near
Camp Bowe. Troops are in pursuit and there
is much alarm among the citizens, who are
signing 3, petition to Agent Clum, asking if
the hostlles cannot be coaxed into keeping the
peace. Gen. Van Dever and Agent Clum have
just arrived at Tucson from San Carlos. The
General approves the management of that re-
narration
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
GREAT BRITAIN.
kssxzXE = lSlnIza>au

BIRMINGHAM, June 1.-The Mayor gave a
dinner to Mr.. Gladstone, Mr.. Bright and the
members OF the city corporation. Gladstone
in replying to a toast to his health, which was
tumultuousy received, made long speech,
the significant points of which were an euIogy
of the Radical party. He said there was much
political lethargy. The proper definition of the
term radical as used at the present time was a
man who was in earnest
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
Slow Progress of the Russians.
TURKEY.
The Situation at Constantiuop,e.

LONDON, June 1.-The Times correspondent
at Vienna says that the persecution of Midhat's
adherents continues, but despite banishment
the clique in opposition to the palace seems to
ministry itself. The Grand Vizier seems to
have arrived at conviction that things could
not 60 on much longer without leading to a
serious crisis. 1t is by no means certain that
the chamber would allow itself to to be sent
home without resistance. The idea of declar-
ing chamber of permanence is already moot.
ed. The Sultan-what with the fear Of pos
sible return of Midhat, and on the other hand
of a rising or an attempt against his person
seems quite scared and at loss What to do.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02

At elphia-Indianapoli g.; Philadel-
phias 1.
At Fall River-Fall Rivers ! Tecumsehs of
London, Ont, 0.
At Syracuse-Maple Leaf of Guelph s.; Syra-
cuse 0.
At Observation-Disclosures O.; Buckeyes 4.
AT Hartford-Hartfords5 5; Athletics g.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
The TurcO-RuSSian War.
WHY GORTSCHAKOFF ACCOM-.
PANIES THE CZAR.
Peace Negotiations to Follow the
Taking of Rustchuk.
THE SITUATION AT CONSTAN-
TINOPLE.
The Turkish Army OF the Danube
i'm Bad Condition.
THE AsIATIC CAMPAIGN.


ST.. PETERSBURG, June 1.-The following
telegram was received from the headquarters rs
of the army of the Caucasus, dated May 3lst:
"More pacific feeling is noticeable among the
the population of Kabeleti district lin front of
Batoum.) The inhabitants are surrenderipg
their arms to the Russians Heavy rains con.
tinue to impede operations. A column from
the army near Kars has been sent in south
westerly direction to watch the movements of
the Turkish troops"
Movements Around ErzerOum.
ERZERoUM, June 1.-The Russians are car-
nonading Karodogah and the Tvrks are reply-
ing. An important movement is being carried
on by Ottoman forces from Van.
The Russian left wing has made fresh
movement upon Kara .Kilissa and Toprak. .Ka-
leh. A detachment of the Russian right is &C.
riously threatening Olti and hartman. Mukh-
tar Pasha is falling back on Kheobassan.
Great Fire in Tifis.
BRUSSELS June LIE Nord says that a great
fire has occurred at Tiflis. The whole of the
principal street was destroyed with a large
amount of property.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02

Miss Helen Taylor, the step-daughter, litera-
~ assistant and executor of the late John Stuart
Mill, and a member of the London School
Board, has pleasant brunette face, lighted by
calm, intelligent eyes, and framed with smooth
bands of very black hair. Her manner in pub
lie speaking is somewhat monotonous. but her
voice is agreeable. And she dresses in good
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
MASSACHUSETTS,.


SmHII TUX IN HUWtII'
LOWELL, June Board of Health held an
important meeting tonight to take action con-
corning the small pox. They selected four ply
sioians for each ward IA in ally to visit from
house to house and vaccinate all persons not
vaccinated within five years. Six persons have
been taken to the hospital ill, and several 9TH
ers who have been exposed to the contagion.
A temporary medical headquarters will be al
once opened on Middle street,
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
FRANCE.
MacMahon VIII Not Rssig,

MacMahon VIII Not Resign.
PARIS, June 1.-The Moniteur publishes an
article respecting the recent declaration that
MacMahon will not resign. The article con-
cludes as follows:
SIN one case only could the Marshal be led
to entertain the idea of resigning, namely if
he found himself opposed to both Chambers.
but as regards the Senate this is hypothesis
which need not be discussed at present.
The President of the Paris Council 10, be
Prosecuted.
The government intends to prosecute the
President of the Paris municipal council for re-
marks insulting to President MacMahon dur
ing speech at st. Denis.
Gambetta's Views.
The students of Paris have presented an ad.
dress to Gambetta The address is moderate
in tone and thanks Gambetta for his efforts in
behalf of the Republic Gambetta congratu-
lated the students upon their firm aud patient
attitude, expressed the conviction that the
bounds OF legality would not be overpassed and
that the question must be referred to the iudp-
ment of the country. In the possible contin.
gency of President MacMahon's Resignation.
he said Theirs was statesman we'll fitted ~
become again perfectly constitutional Presi-
dent. -0''
Editors Punished.
The editors of the Radical have baen san.
fenced to three months Imprisonment and S100O
fine for insulting President MacMahou and de-
Tending the commune. and the publication of
the Radical is suspended for six months.
At Perpiquan the editors OF two Republican
newspapers have been sentenced to Is months
imprisonment and $4C0 fine, and years inn.
prisonment and $400 fine respectively, for sim
liar offences.
A prosecution has been Instituted against an
Algerian newspaper the Courier of Oran.
Count de Chambord's Advice,
The Count de Chambord has advised his adj
herents in the Senate to vote in favor of the
dissolution of the chamber so as not to render
the Legitmist party responsible for the grave
consequences which might arise if dissolu.
tion was refused. The government has not vet
taken any definite resolution about reproroguing
the chamber. The Left appears resolved to on,
pose second prorogation as unconstitutional
The Chamber of Deputies to Refuse 10
Vote the Budget.
LONDON, June LA Republique Francaise
states that the Chamber of Deputies will not
vote the budget while the Broglie ministry re-
mains ma in power: A despatch from Paris says
this decision is in accordance with the advice
of Theirs.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
Foreign Notes.

The Times leading article says: Mr.. Glad
stone is now prominently the Liberal leader
or let us say with his opponents the Radical
leader. All that has the true and clear ring of
liberalism in the country, all that may be count
ed upon to endure and have weight in any fu-
ture contest between the two great parties of
the state, now attaches itself to his name.
The spinners of Oldham have held meeting.
at which it was decided to call a meeting of the
whole trade to consider the advisability of work.
ing on short time in view of the present de-
preston of the trade.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
MARRIED..

In this city, May 2, by Rev. c. S. Perkins, John
Mcclellan OF DeerDg and Miss Alice M. Loughlan of
Westbrook.
In this city, May 10, William Stowell of Portland
and Mrs. Rebecca S. Little of New Brunswick.
In this city, May. 81, by Rev. j. X. Day. Charles Fl
VALLEY and Miss Hannah e. Johnston, both of Port
land.
In this city, May 26, at the Cathedral of the I'M
maculate Conception, by Rt. Rev. Bishop Healey,
Ernest 1. B. LeProhon. (son of E. P. LeProhon, M.D
and Miss Anna Chadburne, daughter of Israel Smith,
ESQ.,, OF Biddeford.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
Forest Fires.

DETROIT, Mich, June 1.-Extensive fires
have been raging in the woods along the shores
of Lakes Huron and Superior in this state for
several days. A telegram from Marquette
received this evening, reports that the village
of Ouata has been burned
Terrific forest fires are raging through the
timber lands of Michigan, threatening a repiti-
tion Of the terrible scenes of 1871. Reports say
the town of Caseville, Huron county, is be-
town of Cafeo on the Chicago & Lake Huron
railroad was materially damaged by forest fires
last night.
HALIFAX, June IA heavy fire is raging in
the woods in this vicinity.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
SOUTH CAROLINA.
The EIlentOn Gases.

CHARLESTON. JuEe 1.-At the opening of the
United States Court today Chief Justice Waite
charged the jury in the Ellenton conspiracy
case at considerable length. The case was then
given to the jury, who have been out all day.
Few anticipate they will agree upon verdict.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02

LAWRENCE, June 1.-Two grand races were
trotted at the Lawrence riding park today with
summaries as follows: Purse 5000, 8 minute
class, won by ch e. Walter Time 2415, PA,
2 AZ Purse $500, 238 class. won by g. e. Hon
est Farmer. Time 239, 2.39, 2.3S3
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
Several Pers ons Killed and a Number In


Several Pers ons Killed and Number In-
jured.
SCRANTON, Pa, June IAN accident oc-
Cured this evening on the Lehigh Valley rail-
road near Wyolusing, by which Mrs. Hover, a
venerable lady we'll known in Scranton, was
killed. Her daughter, Mrs. Willard, wife of
E. N. Willard, was seriously injured, and a
man named Rupert who accompanied them,
was badly injured. Several others were fatally
injured. 1t is feared the disaster was even
greater thaneess:.55 5s cleaned fseenri, the
linp~
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,
Portland Wholesale Marker.

FRIDAY, June 1.-The markets continue dull with
but little change to note. Wheat looked much more
hopeful in the West to-day and the advance was
quite considerable If this advance is sustained -four
will be higher. Sugar is quoted at 12sc for granu.
lated and 115c for Extra G. Corn is quite firm and is
quoted at 66c for lots and 6S q CSC for bag lots
Meal is quoted at G6c and Oats at 60 a CSC.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
Suit to Recover CoIleae Beouests.

CHICAGO. June 1.-Some two years ago JAS
Knox of Knoxville, ILL.,, died, leaving BY will
$685. 900, to be used in establishing an Industrial
Agricultural School in Knoxville, provided the
raise $5O,000 for the same purpose. The citi-
zens have not complied With their part of the
specification, and hence, by the terms of the
will $40 900 revert to Hamilton College, SAC, 900
to Yale and $4,000 to female seminary in
Knoxville. The attorneys for the two former
institutions entered suit here today to compel
the executors of the Knox estate to pay over
the amounts due Hamilton and Yale Colleges.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
PEACE RUMORS.
G0rtschakoff,s MissiOn-A II Russiau VictO.
rY In be Followed hY Reace RranasaIs

LONDON, June 1.-The Times Paris corres-
pondent says that according to letter from
Russia Gortschakoff accompanies the Gear to
Ployesti solely to prevent Servia from being in
volved in the war. Gortschakoff fully estimates
the capital importance of the attitude which
Servia now maintains, and does not wish to
abandon this delicate question to purely mill.
tary management but there is certainly anoth-
er motive for the chapcellors journey. 1t seems
probable that Russia will attempt the rapid
seizure of Rustchuk, and there propose peace
after signal victory. Gortschakoff, of course,
wishes to be at the Emperors side should this
occur, for if Russia accepts peace on the basis
of the reforms proposed by the conference she
will probably wish to act in a thoroughly for
NAL manner by placing the reforms under the
protection of the signatories of the Protocol.
The rumors of peace now in circulation are al
together premature.
VIENNA, June 1.-The official Abend Post of
Vienna publishes intelligence from ST. Peters,
burg that Russian ambassadors at London,
Vienna and Berlin who recently arrived at st.
Petersburg, were called thither by Prince Gorts
chakoH to consult on the best means to accel-
crate the conclusion Of peace with the co ope-
ration of Berlin. 1t is stated that the Gear is
willing to undertake the chief command, as
the Emperor William did in the Franco Ger
man war.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
One of the New York sums Forxeries.

COLUMBUS, O., June 1.-Gen. Garfield who
passed through this city today left the follow
Associated Press:
Dear Sir-I have just seen in the American
Commercial of this morning copied from the
New York Sun, what purports to be letter of
the President to me. 1t is forgery in every
line and word.
(Signed) j. A. GARFIELD.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
Rhode Island Assembly.

PROVIDENCE, R. L., June 1.-General AS
sembly to-day passed resolution inviting
President Hayes and Cabinet to visit Rhode
Island on the occasion of the army reunion in
Providence, June Goth.
The Assembly adjourned this afternoon after
four days session, to meet at Providence next
January,
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02

The Russian iron clad Petropowloski, from
Cartagena for Cherbourg, arrived at Vigo yes
terday for coal and provisions.
The London Globe is informed that the state.
ment that a number of American officers and
engineers had arrived at St. Petersburg is un-
true.
a revolution in Darfur. Gordon Pasha, Gov
ernor OF Soudan, was at Khartoum May Sd.
He was expected to proceed to the disturbed
districts.
Heavy canuonading has been heard at Sui
tina. 1t is rumored that Russian squadron
has attempted to force an entrance into the Su
lima. mouth of the Danube, in order to assist at
the crossing of troops
The Russian army on the Danube is to be in
creased to 100000 men. Provision contracts
have been made for this number,
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
European Markets.

european Mafketss
LONDON, June 1-2 80 P. M.-Consol at 95s for
money and account.
LONDON, June 1-230 P. M.-Amercan securi-
ties-United States new AIS, 1903; new IS, 1O7; Erie
Railway at 81; Illinois Central So.
LONDON, June 300 P. M.-Consols at 81 1-16
for money and account.
LIVERPOOL, June 1.-12.30 p M.-Cotton market
is frmer; Middling upands at sgd; do Orleans at
Lied; sales $1,000 bales, including 1900 bales for
speculation and export; receipts of cotton to-day
were 1850 bales, all American.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
NEW YORK.
The Tweed Case.

NEW YORK, June 1.-Tweed's counsel says
it is incomprehensible why the Attorney Cen
eral makes no answer ia Tweed's case, and
adds, unless hear from the Attorney Gen.
eral by Monday, when the Sweeney case will
be called, 1 shall deem it my duty to present
the case in all its details to the public.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
FROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE

Ar at New York 1st, barque Charlotte A Littefied
Carver, Havana; Harriet 5 Jackson Bacon, Sagua
brig Geo GilchTist, Crcutt. Matanzas.
Ar at Corunna May 81, brig Mary E Leighton, from
New York.
Sid FIN Cadiz previous to May 81 ship Enos soule
Drinkwater, Boston.
Ar at Rangoon May 81, ship r Thomas from
Liverpool.
Ar at Gibraltar prev to May 81, brig Mary Fink
Dyer, New York.
Ar at San Francisco May 81, ship st John Smith
York, Liverpool, (Jan 19.)
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
MARINE NEWS,
PORT OF PORTLAND.
Friday. fJnne A,

Friday, fJnne q.
ARRIVED.
Steamer New Brunswick, Winchester, st John, NIB
via Eastport for Boston.
Sch j q Roker, Sawyer, Kennebunkport.
Sch John DIX, Pinkham. Cape PoTpoise.
Sch Exact, Kimball Boothbay.
CLEARED,
Sch Gipsy, Handy, Eastport-Nathl Blake.
Sch Ida G Spofford, ingalls,, Eastport and Calais
NathI Blake
Sch Toronto, Gott, Millbridge-J W Jones.
Sch Ellen Perkins, Mitchell, Bangor-J Dodge
Sch Juliet, Turner, Beltast-master.
Sch Arrival, Farnum, Boothbay-D Choate.