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The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
MINOR TEAEGRAMS,

Lakeville public school at Long Island was
burned Wednesday.
The Northampton bank robber, who escaped
last week, has been seen in Fishkill.
W. j. Breckenridge was killed at Pittsfeld,
Mass yesterday, by the fall of barn.
Frank A. Grover of Concord, N. H., was
drowned yesterday.
Sch Jeddie of New York, coal laden, is
ashore near Providence. Total loss.
Dick Cherry was killed by boiler explosion
at Norfolk, Va, yesterday.
A Methodist compmeeiing at Denville, n.
j., is being dispersed by locusts.
Robert Robb was captured at Bergen Heights
yesterday in the act of setting barn on fire
The President, Secretaries Evarts and Schuiz
and Attorney General Deyens go to Boston
Monday.
The Academy at franklin L. was nearly
destroyed by lightning Thursday. No lives
Schooner Onward, Mayo. Providence for
Wilmington, is ashore at Cape May Probably
will go to pleces.
The withdrawal Of Uuited States troops from
Alaska will, it is feIrtd d, result in Indian out.
breaks.
Methodist conference in session at Ottawa
yesterday discussed the Okla troubles and
passed resolution kl1g the general confer
ence to memoralize the govtrument to Inquire
into the question of the tenure of lands.
Gen. Butler in an interview yesterday with a
reporter OF the Telegram protested against any
understanding or agreement, expressed or i'm
piled, that our bonds shall be paid in ANYTHING
but gold and silver currency of the United
States.
The silk operatives strike at Paterson, N.
j., is spreading. Seventy weavers in Sole
liac's mill have now struck for higher wages
at the Dover races yesterday Ned Wallace
won the PA race in three straight heats.
Time 2.26a, 2.27, 229
Gov. Robinson expresses himself highly
pleased with Wade Hampton's South Carolina
policy.
Michael Quinn was killed at Constable
boiler.
A legacy of $4,000 from the late Salmon P.
Chase has just been received by the treasurer of
Dartmouth College.
Francis A. Milliston. ex-journalst noted as
imprisoned at Fort Lafayette in connection
Brooklyn yesterday.
-Four thousand cases of Nashua Canton
hannels and five hundred cases Nashua sheet
ings were sold at AUCTION in New York yester-
day. Prices in the main satisfactory.
Nathaniel B. Palmer, native of Stopiuetop.
Conn.,, and the discoverer of Palmer Land in
the South Pacific, died at San Francisco Thurs
day.
Patrick Golden, a man eighty years of age,
was murdered at Scranton while seated at a
window in his house. the assassin shooting
him dead. No cause is assigned.
Ex-Gov. Packard, in letter to Gen. Jack
Wharton, U. S. Marshal of Louisiana, says in
reference to certain unfounded charges against
Wharton: ITO the very last you were faithful
to the Republican party, and perfectly loyal to
me-"
S. w. Kellogg of Connecticut telegraphs
There is no truth whatever in the statement
telegraphed that retained money not belong
ing to me. / paid it to my clients less my
fees, and have their receipt, and they SO testl-
fed. Lefevre's lawyer in the case here testi.
fed was right in my statements, but New
York city jury found otherwise
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
THE DOMINION,
Merchants Bank of Montreal.

MONTREAL, June 22.--The directors and man.
ayers of the Merchants Bank have issued a
statement of its affairs. The result of exam
nation by Mr.. Hague and the commission has
900 of Losses or securities of doubtful character
$199,704 losses by New York branches, and
S223.99I expenses attending the operation of
the Quebec governmental loan to date, While
these amounts are large, it is thought that they
are not all entirely recoverable. The capital
is to be reduced % per cent, and will then be
over $6,000,000, and the bank will still be the
second largest in the Dominion. Great conf
dence is expressed in the stability and opera
tons of the bank.
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AID FOR THE SUFFERERS.
II. G. Hersey's Thought
fulness.

Eassport-HEr. II. G. Hersey's Thought
fulness.
EAsTPoRT, June pa large quantity of
cooked provisions was collected here this morn
ing and sent to st. John. 7. G. Hersey, Presi-
dent of the International Steamship Company
here at the time of the fire sent the City of
Portland to take on a large quantity and en-
ploy all the cooks The steamer coming down
to-day will distribute the food on her arrival at
st. John, as the steamer New York from there
yesterday reports great danger from starva-
ton.
AUGUSTA, Me-, June % mayor Nash has
called meeting of citizens to be held Sunday
afternoon to raise funds for the St. John
sufferers.
Bangor.
BANGOR, Me-, June 22.-The subscriptions
in this city for the relief of the st. John
sufferers already amount to about $4,000, beside
large contributions of food and clothing The
relief committee and various societies were
actively engaged to-day collecting and packing
supplies. The train tomorrow morning will
take 81 large cases of clothing, 600 loaves fresh
bread, cases cooked meat, crackers, blankets,
etc. Intense sympathy with the distressed is
manifested throughout the community.
Boston.
Boston, June pa meeting was held here
to-day to aid the st. John sufferers. Addresses
were made and active measures taken to secure
ini RO OOuGlluubiOus VI luOuty duQ lUOu. Lie
use of the revenue cutter Gallatin was ten
dered to transport supplies
New York.
New YORK, June 22-Mayor Ely has prom
ised to Cooperate in any movement that may
be started in aid of the st. John sufferers, and
hopes New York will, as on all previous occa-
sions, respond molly to the call OF charity.
Buffalo.
BUFFALO, N. Y, June 22-Steps have been
al 0c 4
authorities for the aid of the people of st.
John. A subscription list has been opened on
Change, and is Already signed by the principal
merchants in large amounts.
Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, June 22.-The Commercial
Exchange Association has appropriated $1,000
for the sufferers at ST. John. A meeting of
the members of tie Maritime Exchange SUBJ
scribed over $4,000.
Pennsylvania Episcopalians.
PHILADELPHIA, June % BISHOP Stevens
has issued circular 10 the clergy and copgre-
cations of the Protestant Episcopal Church of
fennsylVanla, requesting prompt aid for the
sufferers at st. John.
Chicago.
CHICAGO, June 22.-The work of raising
money and collecting necessares of life for
st John people is progressing rapidly. The
Mayor called mass meeting for Monday, and
subscriptions are coming IN rapidly on Change
The stock yard magnates held a meeting this
afternoon. The Masons and Odd Fellows are
taking effective measures, and individuals are
busying themselves soliciting charity
Hamilton.
HAMILTON, Ont, June 22.-The City Council
to-day voted $1,000 and the Board of Trade
$1,000 for the st. John sufferers.
Toronto.
TORONTO, June 22-The Board Of Trade
to-day collected $4,000. for the relief of the
sufferers at st. John and forwarded that
amount this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
War Notes,

1t is now stated from Berlin that the report
ed offer of Bismarck 10 Austria of an offensive
and defensive alliance is fully confirmed. Aus
tria is now concentrating from 10000 to 40, 900
troops on the Servian frontier, and the expected
crossing of the Danube by the Russians will be-
the signal for Austria to cross the frontier.
Kalafat was bombarded on Thursday after
noon and the firing is heavy at Rustchuk. The
Turkish Infantry are ready for the expected
Russian crossing of the Danube.
Sixty Turks landed at Kalarash on Wednes-
day night All were killed.
Corn barges are being transformed into floats
to carry across the Danube the Russian in
fautry, and the Roumanian army is ready to
move.
A Berlin despatch to the Pail Mall Gazette
says Germany has ordered an inquiry into the
case OF Herr HenocB, seized recently at Bucha-
rest and imprisoned for IL days. 1t is Improb-
able that anything but an apology will be OBJ
tanned.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
Books Received.

Art Education Applied to Industry. By
George Ward Nichols. Cloth, illustrated, 211 PIP.
New York: Harper & Brothers. Portland: Lor-
ing, Short & Harmon.
The American Senator. A Novel. By Antho-
ny Trollope. Paper, 100 pp., price so cents. New
York: Harper & Brothers. Portland: Loring.
Short q Harmon.
The Mythology of Greece and Rome. With
special reference to its use In art From the Ger
man of o. Seeman. Edited by G. H. Blanche.
With sixty-four illustrations. Cloth, 81 PIP. New
York: Harper & Brothers. Portland Loring.
Short & Harmon.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
Foreign Notes.

Gen. Grant will De received by Queeu Vic
toria shortly.
An explosion occurred on board the steamer
Palestine. Capt. Irving, which arrived at Liv-
erpool Thursday night. One fireman was kill
ed and two others are in precarious condition.
The difficulty between Leon Renault and
Baron de Saint Paul has been amicably ar
ranged and duel averted
Baez, President of San Domingo, is growing
unpopular and new revolution is confidently
looked for. Hayti was quiet at last accounts.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23

HUNDREDS OF LIVES HAVE BEEN SAVED by
HUNTS REMEDY, the great Kidney Medicine
HUNTS REMEDY cures Dropsy, and all Diseases
of the Kidneys, Bladder and Urinary Organs
HUNTS REMEDY is purely vegetable, and used
daily by Physicians in their practice. Do not delay
but try HUNTS REMEDY.
CLARKE's TOOTH ACHE DROPS cure instantly.
JUL TTb&SSwlw
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
TURKEY
TURKEY.
Complaint of Russian Crnelty-Ardahau
h.

Com pIaint of Russian Cruelty-Ardahau
Surrendered by TreasOn-The War De-
partment without Funds.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, June 22.-The Porte is
preparing note to the Powers upon the cruel
ties committed by the Russians in the Caucas-
sus and at Arabian.
The Porte is stated to be in possession of proof
that Arabian was surrendered by treason.
The special mission sent to the Emperor of
Morocco, with firman from the Sultan de-
manding military assistance is understood to
have been without result.
ATHENS, June 22.-Letters from CONSTANT.
nople state that the Turkish war department is
destitute of funds. The execution of many
contracts is therefore suspended.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23

HAVANA. June 22.-Sugar quiet. Clayed-No 10 tc
y Dutch STANDARD at iOa q lie; Muscoyado, inferior
Spanish od So Sp ai 9o 20 gIeq ~ @ ~
s. sixty days currency par TO prem short sight dc
at 9 prem; 60 days gold at 81 q 81 prem; short
Paris Al "a "a nrem - y
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
DIED.
PORT OF PORTLAND,
Friday, Jnne 81.

Friday, Jnne 22.
ARRIVED.
Steamer New York, Winchester, st John, NIB, via
Sen Emily Nayor, Fisher, Georgetown DC-Sar
Sch Nellie Star. Poland Phlladelphia-coal to sar-
SCI, Sch Ida G Billiard. Small, Phladephia-coal tc
Schr Emily H Naylor, Fisher coal to Sargent Dem
nson & Co.
Sch Jane. Cragn, st Andrews, NB-master.
Sch City of Ellsworth, Grant. Ellsworth Chase
Sch Harriet Newell, Benson. Castine and fremont
Nath'l Blake.
Sch JAS Hewett. Foster, Kennebec, to load for
Richmond. Va-Orlando Nickerson.
Sch Odell, Winslow. Kennebec, to load lumber for
New YOKE Freeman.
Sch Mary Elizabeth, DuntOn, BoOthbay-D Choate,
Sch Coral, Kent Bangor-master.
SAILED-Barque Tatay; sch A W Smith.
Ship Phileua winsow, of Portland, 2l2o tons, Capt
Cheney arrived at San Francisco 2lst inst from Liy-
erpool In lib days,-a remarkably quick passage.
DOMESTIC PORTS.
SAN FRANCISCO-Ar 2Ist. ship Philena Wins
low. Cheney. Liverpool, 1l3 days.
Thompson, Pensacola.
NEW ORLEANS-Ar 18th, sch Sargent S Day,
Sid I'm the Pass Goth. ship Pleiades.
NORFOLK-Ar 10Th, schs Elizabeth White, Abb
Doto, A>CW Aoih, ccoelc EhZdUtLu, WILLIAMS, from
Rockport.
ALEXANDRIA - Ar 10th, sch Eureka, from
Brunswick, Ga.
Ar Goth, sch Carrie Hart. Davis, New York.
Sid Goth, sch Eben Fisher, for Ayn's Point
BALTIMoRE-Cld 18th, sch Jos Souther, Watts.
Boston.
Ar Goth. sch Cora, Fisk, Boston.
Ar 2st, sch Amos Walker, Phillips, Boston.
Cid goth. schs Nellie Perry. Beverly; Susan STAN
ley, New Bedford; o d Witherell, Garfield Boston
Aneroid, Talbot, Boothbay.
PHILADELPHIA-Cli 18th, sch Mary Fletcher,
Phillips. Newport.
Ar 10th, sch st Clair Edwards. Ireland Portland
j L Alburger, Newell, do; Winnie Laurie, Spear
st John, NIB; Walter Palmer, Cole, Providence.
Cid 2lst, ship Ida Lily, Curtis, Genoa.
Cid 10th. barque Adeine Adams, Jordan, Sagua !;
brig Jeremiah, Ford, Barbados.
Newcastle-Passed in Goth, brig Winfield, Bibber,
from Boston for Philadelphia
Ar at Lewes 20th barque Sarah Staples, Ncker-
son. from Cenfuegos; 2lst, barque iona Chase Cur
It's, Antwerp.
NEW YORK-Ar goth, schs Como Bunker. Sand
River, Ms; Dolphin, Young. Calais; Frank, Flynn,
Machas; M Newton, Boyd. Calais; Munsell,
Orne. Bangor Richmond, Thompson, Rockland;
Geo Prescott. Guptl do; Joe Carlton, Thurston,
Rockport; Clara Rankin Rogers, Boston; E Bux-
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23

new York Stock and Monev Market.
New YORK, June 22-Evening easy at 1
g per cent on call. Sterling steady at 4S7 a Ash
for sixty days and 1891 a 1891 for demand.
Imports ofdry goods for the week were 1925, 62S;
amount marketed S926657.
Colo opened and closed at 1861, with sales in the
interim at at 1865 az 1851 The rates paid for Dor
rowing were2, q q per cent. per annum and la
per cent per diem and fat Clearances Sls,137, 00O.
The customs receipts to day were $4,000. The
Treasury disbursements $4,000 for interest and
$4,000 for bonds. Engagements for export to-mor-
row $75O,O0O. Governments active and firm.
The following we're the closing quotations of Gov
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
European Markets.

LONDON, June 22.-Consols at 81 -16 for money
and account.
LONDON, June 22-123O P. M.-American securi-
tes-unted States AS at 1O44; do 1868, 1861 ILL
nois Central 81.
LIVERPOOL, June 22.-12.30 P. M.-Cotton marker
dull is and unchanged; Middling uplands at 3-16d
do Orleans at 6sd sales 5000 bales, including 1u0G
bales for speculation and export. Receipts cotton
to-day 1900 bales all American.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
The Republicans not TO Filibuster

PARIS June 22.-The EVenement states that
the Republican Senators will not endeavor to
prevent dissolution of the chamber by quit
ting the Senate before the session and thus de-
prving the government of a quorum, as sue h
tactics would only delay the dissolution for a
day.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
SEkV1A.
A Possibility that She will Enter the
Eray.

VIENNA, June PAS Prince Milan has not
positively been forbidden to operate as he
pleases on his own account, there is possbil-
ity that he may enter the fray 1t is certain
Ployesti, have done all in their power to urge
him to do SO. The renewal of hostilities be-
tween Turkey and Servia would not have the
same significance as transferral of the Russia
Turkish war into Servia, and if it were as last
year year waged, far away from the Austrian from
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
MARINE NEWS.

An Unknown Schooner Run Down.
Especial Despatch to the Press.l
RoCKLAND June % The steamer Cambridge
of the Sanford line, while on trip from Bos-
ton for Bangor last night, collided with an un-
known schooner, carrying away the vessels
libboom and badly damaging the steamer
wheel house. A
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
RUSSIA


ST. PETERSBURG, June pa ukase is pab-
lished today authorizing the minister of finance
to issue per cent loan of 200, 600 900 roubles,
to be called the oriental loan of 1877, the loan
to be paid in 40 years. A special sinking fund
for that purpose is to be created
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
MARRIED.

In this city. June IL, by Rev. C. s. Perkins, Frank
II. Stevens Of Portland and Miss Emma F. Edgery
of Harrison.
In this city, June %, by Rev. Geo. W. Bicknell.
Portland
In Cape Elizabeth. June q, by Rev. E. W. Hutch
1nson. Asa f. Jacobs of Deerng and Miss Annie
Dudley of Portland.
In Bath, June II, Geo. A. Freeman and Miss Sara
A. Watson.
In Waterville, June IL, Harvey W. Gould and Miss
Ella NJ Kennson.
In Vassalboro, June 9. Henry S. Marden of Vas
salboro and Eta Sprowl of China.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
THE INDIANS.
The Piufes Disposed to be Friendly.

0 A"'es DSPOseu 10 De FricMdIys
SAN FRANCISCO June ga Winnemucca
press dispatch says that Gov. Brayman. of
Idaho, has received a dispatch from Winne
mucca, chief OF the Piutes, now at Silver Citv
IN which that chief assures the Governor that
ne mas no intention of breaking the peace with
the whites; that if an Indian outbreak occurs
ne Will remain friendly; hut if he wants to
fight he will give fair warning.
Settlers Furnished Arms
WASHINGTON, June Ex-senator Mitchell of
oregon, to-day received the following TELEGRAM
from the Governor of that State:
Hon j. II. Mitchell;
Ask the Secretary of War to instruct the
commander of the military department. of CO.
lumba to supply the citizens of Greg on, 10 the
vicinity OF the Indian hostilities, with arms and
ammunition from the Vancouver arsenal, on a
Walla Walla are In danger of an attack. and
have applied to me for ammunition. The State
has none.
(Signej,) S. L, CHADw1cK
The Secretary of War has instructed Gen
Howard to answer tae requsitlon of the Gov
ernor to the full extent OF the law, which al
lows 800 stand of arms to the citzens
METEO GEOLOGICAL,
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TWENTY-FouR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAIl
OFFICER, Washington, DC.
June %, Il A. M.))
For New England,
Rising barometer, stationary or higher fem
perature, winds mostly from the north possiblv
shifting to southerly, and clear or partly cloudy
weather
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Wholesale Market.

FRIDAY, June 22.-There are number of changes
to note in the markets to-day. Pork and Lard are
much frmer and prices have advanced SOC % Dbl on
the former and &c the latter. Flour is quite firm
and the demand is improving. Molasses is dull again
Sugars are firm at 12c for graduated and 113c for
ExtraC.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
THE INSURANCE.
The Companies Holding Risks and Their
Amounts,

ST. JOHN. June % The following is list
of the total risks held by insurance companies
within the bounds of the burned section of the
city:
Imperial of London, $4,000
Etna, $220,000.
Hartford, 100000.
Phoenix of Brooklyn, 100000.
British American, 1922 900.
Commercial Union, 100000
Royal Insurance Company, 100000.
Stadocona, $500, 900.
Lancashire, $500,0O0.
Queen, 100000.
North British & Mercantile, 100000.
Guardian, 100000
Liverpool, London s. Globe, $4,000.
Northern, 100000.
Royal Canadian, $400, 0O0
Providental, 100000.
Citizens Commercial, Erie and Marine,
100000.
National, $3.50
St John Mutual $75,000
Central of Fredericton, $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
20 GIN
The TurcO-Russian War.
A PLOT TO DESTROY THE SUEZ
CANAL.
England to Occupy Egypt.

TkHE AsEATEC CAMPAIGN.
How nuIKhtar Pnsha Reached His Pres
emit Position.
LONDON. June 22--Some light is thrown on
the manner in which Mukhtar Pasha reached
his present position at Khoren Duzee by des-
patch dated June 49, announcing his arrival at
Kunrikai. He would seem to have left his po-
s,ton near zervin, crossed the bridge at Ku-
prikoi and marched to the succor of the troops
defeated Saturday, which are now at Delibaba
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
Providence Prin, Cloths Market.

FRovIDENoE, r. l., June 22.-The Printing cloth
ard and extra 81 x 81 spots and futures,
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23

Boston stock Market.
lSales at the Brokers' Board, June 22.1
$1,000 Eastern r. new 81 bonds. ............. 52l
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23

Daily Domestic Receipts.
BY water conveyance-10O0 bush corn meal to g
True s. Co.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
LATER DETAILS.
10000 People Homeless-Aid Pouring in
The Loss Estimated at $40 100000 to
$4,000, OOU-Incendiaries at Work.


ST, JOHN, June 22.-It has been estimated
that over 10000 people have been rendered
homeless by the contlagrstion which sweptover
the city Wednesday and yesterday. Two-thirds
OF the area of the city, in all 400 acres, have
been swept clear of buildings and the scene is
desolate in the extreme. A citizens mass meet
ing was held yesterday afternoon, at which
offers for aid were received from Montreal
Boston, Bangor, Portland, Cape Breton and
many other cities, as well as towns in the inte-
rior of the Provinces. Chief Savage of Bas-
ton also rendered assistance to the police of the
city, and sympathy kept coming IN from all
quarters. This morning train arrived from
Halifax having on board troops for guarding
the goods now on the streets.
At meeting of Halifax citizens $4,000 were
subscribed in short time, and the Mayor of
that city has arrived to see what he can do to
forward the object of the Halifax people. Large
numbers of those burned out have gone to the
country towns, while others have sought homes
in the states. Nearly 200 people were accom-
modated in the skating rink last night Ar
engagements are being made to increase the
means of shelter at that place. A mass meet
ing of Odd Fellows is to be held tonight to pro
vide what measures they can to alleviate the
distress.
The number of dead has increased to eight
One woman was burned to death while ON her
mated as nearly as possible at about from
$4,000 600 to SIS 100000, and the total amount
of i0surance is about Sc, 600, 900.
About 2 40 this morning the dreaded alarm
was again given of another fire in the brick
building at York Point slip, occupied by W. A.
Spence and j. 81 l.. Robinson. In ten minutes
the flames had worked through the roof,
threatening danger to the opposite buildings on
Smyth street, and the occupants prepared to
leave, but the fire department worked so eff
GENTLY that all danger was passed in half an
hour. the fire being com ned ~here it started
There is no doubt but an incendiary band was
at work, for not three minutes before the Gre
was observed there was no sign of it. The
building was stored with valuable goods saved
from other premises. There has been fall of
rain since early last night which had the effect
OF checking the flames to great extent among
the smouldering ruins.
A Car with $4,000 worth of cooked provision 8
reached here this morning from Bangor in
charge of Mayor Hamln. The telegraph wires
are Frustrated in places leading to the west
ward.
St. John may aptly be termed city of ruins,
for its handsome buildings, both public and
private, have been laid low by this awful
calamity
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
England to Occupy Egypt

Arrangements have been made by which
England, with the consent of the Khediye and
the Sultan, shall occupy Egypt. The force
will be under Gen. Steele and will comprise
10000 men-3 cavalry regiments and the re-
mainder infantry "A Highland regiments 2
brigades of guards and ! battalion of Scots
Fusileers). A third of the whole force is to
be of Mosems from the Bengal army. These
troops are all ready and camp arrangements
also ready in Egypt 1t is thought that the
eventual terms Of peace will include an Eng
lish protectorate over Egypt.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
METEOROLOGICAL.
For New England

Rising barometer, stationary or higher fem
perature, winds mostly from the north. possibly
shifting to southerly, and clear or partly cloudy
weather. N'
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
EGYPT.
A Plot 10 DestrOy the Suez Canal.

NEW YORK, June 22.-The Khedive of Egypt
has discovered plot to blow up the banks of
the Suez canal with nitro gycerine, between
Ismalia and Port sad: Ih.s mas mas caused great
commission, consisting of Gen. Stone as Presi-
dent, and Admiral McKillop, with two other
rava officers, TO protect the canal. Troops will
patrol the banks. England also requests the
believed believed that ID this will be made pretext for
England to send troops to Egypt.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-23
The Churches DESTROYED.

The churches burned ara the Trinity, st. Al
drew's Methodist aud Baptist, on German
street; Christian, on Duke street; St, james, on
Leinster street; Centenary: st. Phillips
Mission church, Metho list Mission church, St.
David's church, Reformed Presbyterian
church, Sheffield street; Mission house.