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The Portland daily press., 1877-08-15
GREAT BRITAIN.
Propagation of Parliament-The Queens
Speech.

Proroaation of Parliament-The Queens
Speech.
LONDON, Aug. 14-The Queen in council at
Osborne yesterday, ordered the proroea alton of
Parliament from today until October 5Oth. Her
speech was read by the royal commissioner this
afternoon as follows:
am happy to be able to release you from
your attendance upon Parliament. My rela-
tiOns with all foreign powers continue friendly.
Exertions which since the commencement of
the disturbances in eastern Europe, have not
ceased to make for the maintenance of general
peace unfortunately have not been successful.
At the outbreak of the war declared my in
tentiOn OF preserving neutral attitude as long
as the interests of the country remained unaf-
fected. The extent and nature Of these inter-
ests were further defined in the communication
which caused to be addressed to the govern
ment of Russia, and which elected a reply in.
dicating friendly disposition. shall not fail
to use my best efforts when suitable opportuni-
ty occurs, for the restoration of peace on terms
compatible with the honor of the belligerents
and with the general safety and welfare Of 9TH
er nations. If in the course OF the contest the
rights Of my empire should be assailed or en-
dangered, 1 should confidently rely on your help
to vindcate and maintain them.
The apprehensions Of a serious famine in
southern India, which 1 communicated to you
at the opening of the session, have, grieve to
say, been fully verified. The visitation which
has fallen upon my subjects in Madras and
bombay and upon the people OF Mysore, have
been of extreme severity, and its duration is
likely to be prolonged. No exertion should be
wanting on the part of my Indian government
to mitigate this terrible calamity. The procla-
nation of my sovereignty in Trsnsvaal has been
received throughout the province with enthusi-
asm; it has also been accepted with marked
satisfaction by the native chiefs and tribes, and
the war which threatened in its progress to
compromise the safety of my subjects in South
Africa, is happily brought to close. l trust
the measure which has been passed to enable
the European communities of South Africa to
unite upon such terms as may be agreed upon,
will be the means of preventing recurrence of
similar dangers, and will increase and CONSOLE
date the prosperity of this important part of
my domnions. Gentlemen of the House of
Commons, thank you for the liberal supplies
voted for public service. My Lords and Gen
tlemen: (Here follow references to enactment
of purely internal interest) In bidding you
farewell, L pray that the blessing of Almighty
God may rest upon you in the discharge of all
your duties.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-15
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

The body of Lewis Young, the engineer OF
the Canada Southern passenger train W hieh col
llded with the freight train near Toledo Mon
Gay night, was found In the wreck yesterday
No other person was injured.
The Supreme Council of World and Grand
Lodge of Ohio, K of P , met at Cleveland. O.,
yesterday.
The ship laborers employed in loading out
going ships for Dobell & Co., struck yesterday
because the firm engaged non-society work.
men.
Persons Mckenzie & Co pork packers. st.
Mary's, Ont, and VIM. Mcintosh g. Co., dry
goods, were burnrd out yesterday. Loss $780,
The 28tn annual fair of the Grafton Comfy
Association will occur Sept. 25 &c and 27. Mrs.
Hvermore will probably deliver the address.
A little daughter of D. A. Warner of Nash
IA, was severely scalded by falling into a tub
OF boiling hot water yesterday.
The official report of Gen. Ord relative to
the breaking of Jail by the Mexican outlaws at
hinggoid barracks is the same as received
through newspaper sources.
phia yesterday, charged with manufacturing
bogus coin. Several pieces of machinery used
IN manufacturing were captured.
No answers were filed by counsel for Dopo-
hue, the Erie striker, yesterday. His trial
takes place today.
The N. Y. News says that it is certain that
there powerful secret movement to unite all
opponents OF Tammany Hail. including men of
wealth and position who heretofore have NOT
touched local politics. A''
1t was Chas. j. Johnston who suicided from
the steamer New Bedford Monday night. An
envelope addressed to Charles w. Johnston.
yacht Dolphin, Edgewater, Martha's VINEYARD
Mass, was found with his clothes in his state,
room. He was probably drunk
ineham, arrested in New York yesterday. il
wanted in Illinois. 1t is believed that Back-
ingbam is Bohemian writer for western ma
pers, whose true name is Geo. Shelter.
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Foreign Notes.

The London News states that o. Connor Pow
er has received a communication from Sir Stat
ford Northcote, concerning the remaining Fen
ian prisoners, which leaves little doubt of the
immediate release of Michael Davitt. and of
the intention of the government to consider the
cases of some others.
A despatch from Athens says 5000 reserves
have joined the army, also 1000 volunteers and
many Greeks from abroad.
A Berlin special says an ambassador from
China haa arrived to settle the affair of the
Chinese pirates who murdered the captain and
mate of the German schooner at Avna last
spring. He also intends to establish perma
nent legation at Berlin.
A Russian conspiracy against the Ameer Of
Cabool has been discovered in the province of
Kandahar Four officials were executed by or.
der of the Amer for completely.
The rebels at Port au Prince were dispersed
at the first shot.
There has been no fire at Port au Prince, as
reported.
The coffee crop of Hayti is abundant.
Gonzales movement against the government
of San Domingo has ended by the imprison-
ment of its leader, Crespos.
Gen. Pulgar is in prison in Venezuela for
heading plot to assassinate President Alcar-
tara.
Another instruction las been started in the
northwest by Luperon.
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BENNINGTON CENTENNIAL.

BENNINGTON, VT, Aug. lathe busy notes
of preparation still resound about the centen-
NAL fields, and the scene was quite animate d
this morning. The militia have been arriving
from all parts of the state during the day. The
veterans and members of the first regiment
will hold a monster camp fire tonight on the
centennial fields, at which there is expected to
be some fine speaking and music 1t is au-
.thoritatively announced today that e. J..
Phelps will deliver the welcome address TO-
morrow to Vermonters, and the day following
to the distinguished guests of the centennial
commission.
The Presidential party to arrive tomorrow
afternoon will consist of the President and
Mrs. Hayes, his son Burchard, Miss Foote, At
torney General Devens. Postmaster General
will be escorted to their quarters by the first
regiment National Guard of Vermont veterans.
The New Hampshire militia will arrive this
evening and will be escorted to their tents by
the National Guard of Vermont
The staff officers of Vermont and the orator
of Vermont day. Hon. Daniel Roberts, and his
family, arrived on the late train last night, and
Geu. Bartlett arrived at 3 o'clock this after
noon. The Putnam Phlanx arrived this even
ing on special train from Hartford, Ct.
The carriage to convey President Hayes has
arrived and is an elegant affair, drawn by four
horses. 1t is the loan of Hon. Fred'k Billings
of Woodstock, Vt Crowds of people are here
this afternoon and everything bids fair for the
imposing ceremonies of tomorrow and the day
following. The final arrangements are made
to receive President Hayes. He will be met at
Troy by Coils. George X. Harrington and
Geo. A. Morrill,, and at the state line of Yer.
mont and New York the party will be joined
by Gen. Jas. S. Peck of the staff of Governor
Fairbanks, and at North Bennington the
Governor and officers of the Centennial Com
mission will be in atten dance to welcome them
to Vermont and Bennington. When the party
arrive Fuller's Battery will fire salute. and
the President will be escorted by the LIST Regi
ment. Col. Geo. W. Rockers Windham
county battalion arrived this evening.
Fifteen hundred persons left Rutland on the
evening train for Bennington. Thousands of
people are here and more are coming.
An accident occurred to centennial train
tonight on the Hoosac Tunnel route at Hoosac
Junction. While passenger tram was pre-.
pairing to start freight train ran into the real
coach smashing up the rolling stock badly. The
engineer, Robert Clark. had leg broken; the
fireman had both legs broken, and sc veral pas
sepger were slightly injured
The cannon captured by Gen. Stark at the
battle of Bennington are here in charge of j.
j. Pratt of the quartermaster generals Office in
Montpelier.
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The Famine in the Madras District-The
Situation Growing Worse.

The Famine in the Madras District-The
Situation Growing Worse.
CALCUTTA, Aug. IA AT public meeting al
sary for securing help from England for the
famine sufferers, the Duke of Buckingham N,
Governor of Madras, presiding, stated that tbe
famine area contained eighteen millions of
people, of which large proportion were de-
pendent for daily bread on the exertons of
those who transported grain to that country.
The necessity is steadily increasing and every
aid that can be secured is needed to save the
people. Increasing distress necessitates an APP
peal to the public charity.
DIR. Cornish, sanitary commissioner. said
there were already 100000 people fed, and
over 1000 had died. Resolutions were adopt
ed that the principal cities of Great Britain
and India be informed of the urgent necessity
Tor assistance. 1t is said more people were
fouHd dead in single morning in Madras than
had died in the whole Bengal famine.
LONDON, Aug A Calcutta despatch says
that during the week insufficient rain has fallen
in portions of Madras and Mysore. 1t is now
clear that the famine will rage with increased
intensity in these provinces for at least six
months longer Rice imports into Madras are
brisk. All the grain that Bengal can spare is
being shipped. Inland transportation to dis
tressed districts is carried on with great diff
Guilty. The Bombay report for the week end
ing Aug. 2, is hopeful Notwithstanding the
want of rans The weather is exec ptionally hot
and there is a general scarcity of rain through
out India except in Bengal, Asia and Burmah.
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THE INDIANS.
The sitting Bull Commission.

The Sitting Bull Commission.
WASHINGTON, Aug IA Gems Crook aud
McCook decline serving on the Sitting Bull
commission, and Gen. Terry will probably be
selected. The commissioners will have force
OF troops with them for safety. Capt Corbin
will be secretary.
The Indian Bureau.
The President will recommend that the In.
dian bureau be annexed to the War Depart
ment
Gen. Sherman's Force.
Gen. Sherman writes that he has an escort of
but four soldiers from Bozeman to Yellowstone
park, and that he shall not attempt campaign
against the Nee Perces with that force.
Sitting Bulbs UItimntum.
Gen. Miles's courier to Sitting Bull did not
meet the latter, as the British mounted police
represented that the chief positively objected
to meeting any officer not empowered to nego.
tate treaty. Sitting Bulls scouts keep him
fully advised. and his agents are out among
other tribes.
GEN. Crook ON The Indian Question.
New YORK, Aug. IA Washington de-
spatch says Gen. Crook declares that the CHAR
acter of Indian fighting has changed within
three years past The Indians now are often
armed better than the soldiers, and shoot bet
ter. He adds that in almost every instance, the
trouble with the Indians arises from Injustice
towards them by the whites.
Despatch from Gen. Sheridan,
The following was received from General
Sheridan this morning at the War Depart
ment:
Chacdgo-l have every reason to believe Col.
Gibbon had substantial success, and take pleas
ure 10 commencing the courage of Gibbon and
his small command. They have inflicted Sc
we're if not disastrous punishment on the hos
tile Fee Perces. The report that he lost his
trains is untruthful.
(Signed) P. 81. SHERIDAN.
Indian Murders.
HELENA, Aug. 14.-The following is Just re-
ceived from Bannock:
The Indians crossed at the head of Horse
Prarie to- Lemb, striking Stephenson this.
morning, killing the Piero brothers and anoth-
er on the route. They are evidently making
their way TO Snake River Valley.
Chief j oseph Again Escapes.
New YORK, Aug. IA Washington des-
patch to the Sun says: The following des-
patch was received late this afternoon from the
agent on the Fort Hall reservation, dated this
morning at Ross Fork, Idaho, place on the
reservation. 1t shows that Chief Joseph has
again made brilliant movement, out-march-
ing and oat generating our troops
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The President will recommend that the l
dian bureau be annexed to the War Depa
ment
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Arrested for Forgery.
TSnecial IN the Press

Arrested for Forgery.
Especial to the Pressl
BowDoINHAM, Aug. 14-Mr. Frank 81.
Barnes of Topsham was arrested here and
taken to Brunswick today for forgery. The
note was taken at the Pejepscot Bank at that
place.
ITO the Associated Press.l
Fatal Accident in Biddeford.
BIDDEFoRD, Aug. 14-Phlander NJ Haines,
an old resident, and for many years employed
by the Laconia Company in this city, met with
horrible death this morning. Mr.. Haines
was foreman in the belt department and went
into the basement to put rosin on new belt,
when it is supposed he was caught in the re-
volving shaft and hurled against the stone wall
The Waterman found the body in the base
ment one arm and one leg being broken and
four ribs and the breast bone, besides other Sc
we're injuries. Mr.. Haines was a much es-
teemed citizen and leaves family.
Seriously Injured by a. Fall.
Kimball Hooper of Saco, went to st. John
to seek work as brick mason and fell from q
staging receiving very serious injuries. His
lower limbs are paralized. He was brought to
Saco today.
Republican Caucus i'm Gardiner.
GARDINER, Aug. 14.-At Republican eau
Gus in this city this evening, P. M Fogler Of
Augusta received all the delegates, ten in
number, making Fog'er delegates about 70 out
of 1875 in the county. There was considerable
excitement, as the nomination turns on Gar
diner, both candidates being about evenly d.
vided in the rest of the county.
Oakland Races Postponed
The August meeting at Oakland driving
park, appointed for today was postponed until
the first fair day.
Portland and O8densburg Railroad.
HYDE PARK, VT, Aug 14.-At the stock.
holders meeting of the Portland and Ogdens-
burg railroad, Vermont division) here today,
the following were elected as directors: Frank
lin Fairbanks, j. D. Bell, J. 81. George, A. A.
Bell, George W. Hendee, Waldo Brigham,
Orange Buck, r. S. Rend, D. D. Mead, o. s.
Rixford, and A. B. Jewett. About 1000 shares
of stock were represented, and the election
was unanimous. Great enthusiasm prevailed
at the completion of the project. Short speeches
were made by Gov. Hendee, COL Fairbanks,
PresidentlBridgham and others. The utmost
good feeling prevailed. The directors elected
Mr.. Brigham President, Jno. a. George
Clerk. and D. D. Mead Treasurer.
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War Notes,

A letter from Constantinople states that Tur'
don.
1t is telegraphed from Vienna to the Times
that Midhat Pasha leaves Vienna at once fol-
Paris, where he will await the Sutan'ss orders.
His friends at Constantinople are endeavoring
to reconcile Mahmoud Damat to him.
The News Vienna despatch reports that the
Egyptians under Prince Hassan commenced al
offensive movement Saturday from Verna to.
wards Trajan's wall. An attack on Kustandji
will be made by the Turks after the arrival Of
Hobart Pasha's fleet, which emarked troops at
Sukum Kaleh.
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Railway Collision,

PITTsBURG. Aug. H-At McCandless station
on the Allegheny Valley Rairaad this after
noon the Emlenton accommodation train south.
ward ran into train of refined oil standing on
the main track. Oil on the rear car took a 70
from the engine, and the flames SPREADING
consumed the engine, baggage and two passen.
ger cars of the accommodation train. Con-
dnctor Wotham, Engineer Cunningham and
tne fireman OF the accommodation train were
badly burned. Two or three passengers were
slightly burned. "'A0
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POLITICAL.

Holster Clymer Talks About His Fraud
lency.
NEW YoR8, Aug 14.-A Reading, Pa. de-
spatch says that at tumutuous meeting of
the Democrats of Berks county, Heister Cly-
mer denounced Hayes as fraudulent Presi-
dent, but said that his just measures must be
sustained. The meeting broke up in disorder
without resolutions.
Tennessee Greenbaekers.
NASHVILLE, Aug Am a mass meeting
last night, the working-men passed resolutions
favoriDg an issue of ten millions in greenbacks
monthly, till the distress the country is re-
lieved; opposing contraction, favoring the re-
monetization of silver, and asserting that they
ignore both parties.
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Strike ON the PHILADELPHIA aud RrIe Ro.i

M; ERIE, Aug liza freight conductor on the
Philadelphia and Erie road was DISCHARGED
yesterday Tor refusing to add another car to
MS tram, which the conductor claimed was al
ready too heavy, In consequence of his dis
sn as TS O %6s1S declined taking out
against four of them for attempting to nni.a
strike. They were promptly arrested Jn' and
committed to Jail in default of $1,000 bail each u
About 20 employees are on a strike whose
places are filled by new men. All the trains
run regularly
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Attempted Murder.

CUMBERLAND, Aug. 14-Last night party
OF 90 to lOO men with blackeped faces, went to
nearly demolished the house with rocks Fish i
er and family were driven away, escanine
without injury. Fisher fired into the crowd
The effect ia not known. Fisher has hesn
working at so cents while the miners were on a
strike. State Attorney Boyd is trying to appre-
bend the misscreants.
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Gen. Krudener has been removed and sue

Gen. Krudener has been removed and sue
ceeded bv Gen. Latoff.
Eight Turkish steamers. including the mont
tors carrying troops and baggage, appeared off
some Roumanian villages near Oltenza yester-
day. After accommodating half an hour they
Withdrew to Si,ystria.
Despotovich is still interned at Linz. His
forces are reassembling at Selso, under Golub.
who has surprised the Turks by an ambuscade'
They killed several and captured booty.
Fifteen thousand Turks are concentrating at
Mostar to march on Gatzako.
The Jawor and Posen, German newspapers.
state that symptoms of uneasiness are appar-
emit in Russan-Poland. Many OF the inhabi-
tants in country places appear to have arms.
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Free Traders Convention.

~ BOSTON, Aug. IA convention of Free
Traders will be held at Saratoga on Saturday.
Sept Sth at 10 o'clock m. The objects Of
the meeting are to form a permanent organiza-
ton of the National Free Trade League and to
take such action as will bring to the attention
OF the government and Congress at Washing.
ing some radical changes in our present tariff
with view to better develope the commerce.
and industries OF the county. All persons in
sympathy with this movement are cordially in
vited to attend the meeting without further
notice.
(Sgned,) NATHAN APPLETON,
Chairman.
SAMUEL L. POWERS,
secretary and Treasurer of the Provincial Com
mlttee OF the Free Trade League,7 Exchange
Place, Boston.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Fatal Boiler Explasiou.

BOSTON, Aug. IA "A boiler used on a float
ing pile driver at Broad Canal, near the bridge
of the Grand junction Railroad, Cambridge,
exploded at o'clock. Mark Clouehe.ty,
laborer, was instantly killed: William Miller,
engineer, badly scalded and bruised; Peter
Smith and Michael Hayden were knocked
overheard and badly injured; George More
standing ON the wharf, was knocked into the
canal and badly injured. An inquest will be
held
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RAuMANIA AND sERyIA.

CoNsrANr1NoPLE, Aug Alt is reported
from Widden that an alliance between Rou-
mania and Seryia has been concluded. The
RoumanIans and Servians celebrated the
alliance by mutually saluting each others
flag at Gladova, on the frontier. 1t is expected
the Rus slams and Roumanians will almost
Immediately enter Servia and be joined BY the
Servians who are constructing works upon
Tick and at Alexinatz
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MARRIED.

In this city, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception James Y. Murren and Miss Maggie E.
Flaherty of Portland. Montreal and Boston papers
please copy.]
In Trescott, July %, Geo. L. Knight and Miss Jen-
ME l.. Stanhope.
In kobbinston, July 20, Chas. H. Stone and Miss
Cornelia 81. Stetson.
In Dennysvie, July 20. George Crosby of Whit
ing and Julia e. Cox of Perry.
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The following were the closing ouOtat,Ops pacia1
Chicago Cattle Market.

CHICAGO, Aug. 4-Cattle-receipts OF 5000 head
shipments 1000 head; the market is quiet; choice at
5 so; Texas so q 2S5.
Hogs-receipts 5000 head; shipments 1000 head
A 70 q 80; shipping at 4 90 g 10; choice smooth
bacon at 20 q 80,
Sheep dull common to good at 8 90 Is; extra
for shipping 373 a 80.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Hotel Thieves,

PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 14-Last evening bur-
glars entered the room of Mrs. E. j. Farnham
of Chicago at the Bears Head hotel and car
ried off large amount of valuable jewery.
They also entered other rooms but were less
fortunate in their operations. A gang of bur-
glars are evidently operating in the hotels along
the coast
RoAR's HEAD, Aug. 14-A despatch iust re-
ceived from Portsmouth announces the capture
of Frank Wells, the thief who stole iewelry to
the value of $500 from several guests rooms
here last night.
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METEOROLOGICAL.

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TWENTY -FOUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEP SIGNAL,
OFFICER, Washington DC,
August Is, Il A. MI
For New England.
Northeast to southeast winds, stationary bar.
ometer and thermometer, aad cloudy weather.
For the Middle States, soutberly, shifting to
cooler northerly winds, with rising barometer
and clearing weather.
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Neu Yerk steck and m.ue, mnrk.,.

NEW YoRK, Aug. 14-Evening Money closed at IL
q per cent; mercantile paper A q 81.
Colo all day at 105t The borrowing rates we're
II, O. q, a per cent The treasury disbursements
Customs receipts to-day were 1870 900. Governments
firm.
Railroad bonds steady; Milwaukee & St Paul con.
sinking funds rose to 81. Stock market has been
affected considerably by the meeting of two telegraph
companies and the announcement (unoficiaD that no
conclusions had been arrived at, caused depressed
feeling III those stocks at close.
The following were the closing quotations of Gov
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Ar at Port Mulgraue Ms, 10th list, scbs Geo Nc
Lellan, Keene, and Waterfall, from Portland for
North Bay; D Webb, and II Whitmore, from
Deer Isle tor do.
Ar at Halifax 10th inst. sch Nellie May, Mcdonald,
Grand Banks for Portland.
Ar at Cranberry Isles 9th, scbs Rozella, Stanley,
with IL bbls mackerel; Annie Sargent, Gley, Port
land, land sailedO
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THE DOMINION.

The F1bHtfy COmmIssIOn.
HALIFAX, Aug. I4.-The fishery commission
are in session daily. 1t is probable that the
forty-fo days allowed for taking evidence in
support of the British case will be fully occu-
pied. They are now on the third week and only
fifteen witnesses have been examined besides
large number of sffidavits read.