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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
THE BORDER TROUBLE.
A MEXICAN RAID UPON SEVERAL
TOWNS.
They Seize the Principal Men and Force
Money from Them.

GALVESTON, January 90 A Loredo special
says ii Is repol ted fifty Mexicans mostly from
Texas, under Col. Salinas, sdherent of Lerdo, at
tackled the towns Of Candida, Savinas and Hiial-
go, in the state of ramaulp.s, the 22d Inst They
seized the principal OF these towns and forced
them to pay $1,000
3So RAPID were tie + movemer Is the inhabitants
thought there wer< three separate parties. Cav
airy started in pursuit Of them from three different
points. Twenty of the band crossed into Texas
below Loredo last night
1t is stated that the raid was planned at this
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
"tserm q Il Syrup.o

No other medicine in the world was ever given
such test OF it. curative qualities as Bos hss'
German Syrup. In three years two million four
hundred thousand small bottles Of this medicine
were distributed free ofcharge by Druggists in this
country to those afflicted with Consumption, A.th-
ma, Group, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and other
diseases OF the Throat and Lungs, giving the
American people undenisbe proof that German
Syrup will cure them. The result has been that
Druggists in every town and village in the Uni
ted States are recommending it to their custom
ers. Go to your Druggist, and ask what they
know about it. Sample bottles 10 cents. Regu-
lar size Is cents. Three doses will relieve any
case. decl7 teodSw wifi
Persons suffering from hernia or rupture who
desire good fitting truss, should go to Partrdge's
Drug Store. Augusta, where is the largest stock
and variety in the State, and the requisite skill to
give good fit. iune29. ltaw&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
Fire.

SPRINGFIELD. January 20. A wooden build.
ing belonging to the X. |. Fair estate was burned
at Holyoke, this morning. Insurance $4,000, fully
covering loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

Hon. Theodore Lyman of Boston, one Of the
Fish commissioners tf Mass, will lecture in the
Representatives Hall this evening at 7.30 7. NJ &,
before the estate Association for the protection of
fab, on the subject of az ish Culture" All who
interested in restocking our rivers, lakes
and streams with food fish. are cordially invited
to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
Notice to Members,
Prices of Daily kennebec Journal.

single copy, cents; ten copies % cents; twenty.
ty.hVe copies or more, cents each.
Extra copies of any issue of the Daily Kennebec
journal may be obtained by giving orders therefor
TO The Carrier at the Counting Room OF the Jour.
nal ON u. the daV nreYinns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
SENATOR CONhLING.
The Stat, Of Major Burke Denied.

NEW YORK, January 20. There is the best su.
thority for saying that the statement of Major
Burke of New Orleans, that "5enator Conkling
had a speech prepared at the lime the electoral
count was proceeding, in which he was to sdvo-
cate throwing out the vote of Louisiana, in which
event he was to have been 81 cted president OF the
Senate, and would have become Pre- sident Of the
United States, pending new election" is entire
ly false,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
THE SILVER BILL.
How the Bland Bill is Resa ded in Eu-
rope.
TIE DEPRESSION OF AMERICAN SECUR.
tiles.

LONDON, January 90. A despatch from Amer
lea indicating possible two-thrds majority in the
Senate for the Bland silver bill has had the effect
of depressing American securities.
There is great panic in the cotton trade OF
Blackburn, on account of the fear of prolonged
extension of the war, which has hitherto greatly
depressed cotton manufacturers. Should the cri-
sis continue, the mill owners viii attempt reduc-
ton of ten per cent. in wages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
GALA IS.
Fatal Accident.

CALAIS, January 49, Stephen Rogers of Mill
town was xii led yesterday in the woods by a tree
falling on him. He lived only twenty minutes,
lie leaves wife and three children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
EXplnSIOn.

nitro glycerine explosion in Morntray works
son, an employe. Nothing wa, found of the body
but small pieces of flesh. The building was bad
ly shattered. The cause of the explosion is I'M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

The concer, at the FREE Baptist chuicb to-mor-
row evening promises TO be Of the best Of the
season. The large chorus who have been in
training for the concert will render hymns aud
tunes of the old time in the most acceptable man
ner. They will be assisted by large orchestra,
consi ting of yiolius, cornet &c. The singing,
flute and piano solos viii be of the best. We be
sreak a full house Ter the entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
NJ MASSACHUSETTS.
Accident.

BosToN, January 90 This morning C. E. Fox,
grocer, was thrown from his wagon and it is fear
ed was fatally injured.
Fire.
In Lynn, Mass, building belonging to Mayor
Bubier, was damaged fifteen hundred dollars BY
fire; insured. 1t was occupied by c. F Hill, shoe
manufacturer, and Samuel q. Piper George
Knights and James Merrill, shoe manufacturers :,
whose loss aggregates $1,000: total insurance
$1,000. One thousand operatives are thrown out
of work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
local auo State Nous.

Yesterday was beautiful day, and the sleishs
flew lively about the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

The first socable Of the season took place at the
Augusta House last evening, and was largely at
tended by gay and festive company indicating
that these pleasant occasions are TO be as = pular
this year as in the years that are past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
Monsoon.
Found Dead.

MoNsoN, January 20. Patrick Dunn, forty
eight years old, frozen to death in the woods,
while drunk, last evening, in Monson. lie leaves
q wife and several children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
SACID.
Court Matters.

sAco, January 30. In the supreme court the
case State VS.. Boynton Besls, for adultery, the
jury gave verdict for acquttsl.
In case of Martin Leach, for grand larceny the
proceedings were stayed on condition that he i'm
mediatelv leave the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

A Boston firm forwarded draft fer halfa NIL
lion francs few dals since, in aa.envslope direct
ed to a correspondent ~ paris The
post office clerks sent it To Paris, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
THE POPE.
HE is NOT so WELL.

ROME, January 90. An unlavorable change oc-
Cured IN the Pope's condition this morning. He
has, however, received some Cardinals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

Railroad Matters.

MONTREAL, January 90. The Montreal, Port
land & Boston Railroad was re-opened to-day.
President CO fl, Supt. Foster and other officials
made tour OF inspection. Trains will be run
regularly tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

The managers of St. Marks Home propose to
give pound party at The Home on Winthrop
street, on Friday evening of this week February
lst) to which all friends of the institution, includ-
ing strangers 10 the city, are cordially invited.
Ihe managers desire not only TO exhibit the
Home" 70 those who have had no previous OF
portunity to visit i, bu, also to solicit aid, 10 such
form as will be most agreeable to its riends, for
cha ity, which it Is believed, has for the past six
years recommended itself TO the whole conmun-
ity. Reception from seven to ten O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
RHODE ISLAND.


NEwPoRT, January 30. The post office was
broken into last nigh, and forty dollars worth Of
stamps and twenty dollars in money stolen from =
drawer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

ONE TRIAL is sufficient 10 convince the most
sAeI tctl OF the invaluable and unfailing efficacy
OF Nddame Zodoe Porers Curatige Bdlsam for
the cure OF Colds, Coughs, Hoasreness, shortness
of Breathing, Asthma, Difficulty of Breathing,
Husklness, Tickling in the Throat, &c. Has been
in use over forty years. Price, D. 80, and y
cents per bottle. jan3-t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

Cure that cough How With Adamson's Bo-
tanc Balsam. 1t is warrented to cure coughs
colds, and all lung difficulties. Sample free.
Drug store. an25tSwlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
France.

The Times despatch has following The senate
on Monday unanimously opposed the bill renew
ing the temporary suspension of the obi. alton of
the French mint to coin and silver taken thither.
During the discussion NJ. Leon Say, minister of
finance said that the measure was made necessary
by the America situation, international commerce
with India, and the condition ofthe German mon
ey market aud that the Latin monetary standard
would have to be discussed aud settled hereafter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

An Aroostook schoolms,ler last week lectursi
on the subject Of clash" la boarding around
he said he had learned how TO trea, The subject
to a hair"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

Another remarkable fieak Of nature this mud
winter. hs. manifested itself in q full blown pond
lily, found beneath the ice in pond in this State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

Maine cat was awarded the FIST premium
al the cat show in Boston last week. "Now let
the Pine Tree State feel proud say. sn OK
Chanre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

We understand that Harrison Baker, formerly
of the Augusta House, has left the Bangor House,
his management thereof not proving financial
success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

The lecture by Mr. Guardian at Representatives
Hall, last evening, was attended by audience
that completely I'LL d the body Of the house aud
galleries, many Of the State officials being pres
en- The lecture was review of the Eastern
Question" and was carefully written and well de-
iWered. The lecturer held the miserable diplom-
acy OF Europe responsible for the gigantic war
just now closing, and claimed hat the skuts of
England were not clear ia this matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

The Howard Benevolent Society will meet this
"wednesday afternoon, at the house oil MI Is r.
Parrott Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
Treasury Department

1t is probable that the treasury department will
tomorrow decide TO allow deposits Of silver to be
made at the Philadelphia mint, for retarns il
trade dollars,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
Weather Indicat,on. for To.day

For New England and the Middle States,
warmer, clear or partly cloudy weather, north
west winds and rising barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
Boston Stock List.

sales at the Brokers' Board.
BosroN, January 30, ISIS.
Eastern Railroad, 5-a5I.
Boston II Maine Railroad, 90 "a ayg,s
Portland, Saco a Portsmouth, OO-a6,-
Boston 4 Maine Raj road -, --aIiGl,
Eastern railroad new ajIa55i,
MalEe state bs, ll2-a0t0-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
Naval Affairs.

The House naval committee have decided to re-
port adversely upon the claims of Secor & Co., and
others, for extra compensation for building GER
tain rams, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

The Conner Cadets of this city, commanded by
Capt. F. +. Laly, will celebrate their frat anui-
versary at their armory, DARBY Il.lD this We'd
nesdsy evening. The programme is as follows:
First, a.quad drill Of twelve mer, and bayonst
exercise by eight men. At about o'clock the
cadets, with several Invited guests will adjourn
TO Harris. and rart.ke of an oyster supper. After
supper, tho party will return to the armcty and
Join in q social dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

at seems as if | should cough my head off, is
sometimes the impatient exclamation of a sufferer
from severe Cough. Quell the pAroxysms with
llale's Honey of Horehound and Tar. The relief
is immediate and the cure certain. Sold by all
druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute.
ianO3-+CuIpo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

A prisoner escaped from Kennebec Julio Mon
dap night, by removing few bricks, and lower
ing himself from the window to the ground. He
was confined in the poor debtor, cell, and
committed by the United States Court for the
crime of iobbng the mall. IL name i. William
Case is about nineteen wears OF age, five Get ten
inches high, light complexion, with smooth face
Jailor Page has taken every possible means of
finding the fnglliYe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
BIDDEFOR ID.
(:Ieenback Climb.

BTDDEFoRD, January 20. A Greenback Club
of forty five members was organized here last
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
w WASHINGTON.
Bank nj alters.

WASHINGTON, January 20. The House com
mittee on banking and currency to-day agreed to
recommend the passage OF the bill introduced by
Cox of New York, disconlinu ing the coinage of
the 20 cen piece
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

by order of the mayor and board Of aldermen
investigation is being made into cause of fire Sun
day night at Living.ones shoe stors. The pro-
ceedngs are going on with closed doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

An unusually large number Of Distinguished
gentlemen were in the CITY yesterday, including
Hon. Sidney P,rham, Gen. II. n. Plaisted, III.
w. Richardson, Esq, Hon. L. Emery and Gen.
I. w. Hyde.
BENZ. T. Chase. Esq, of Bridgton, member of
the House in 1867, has been in the city, for a
few days, renewing old acqusintsuces.
Hon. Fred Atwood of W inierpoit formerly Of
the Maine Senate, is in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
NEW YORK.
Tie Silver Question.
Personal.

ALBANY, January 30. Anti-s,lser resolutions
have passed both branches OF the New York leg
islatuIe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

NEW YORK, January 90 1t is stated that the
relatives of johnson, the wealthy would-be-w ife-
murderer, have placed him in private insane
ASYLUM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
Robbery.

1t is stated upon what is claimed to be good au-
thority, that No. l19 Court street is a gsmblit 2
house, and that recently the safe there was open
ed by stealth and Sl3 900 in bank bills stolen by
some unknown party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30
FOREIGN.
Italy.

LONDON, January 30. The Times Rome des-
patch says the Pope is preparing an allocution
against Russia for persecution of the church in
Poland and against King Humbert on his acces
to the throne for the assumption of the title
of King OF Italy,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-30

The queen of Portugal, daughter of the late
King Victor Emmanuel, and tue Pope's god.
daughter, is refused adm sion to the Pope be-
cause 81 is residing at the quirinal.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-11
The Rates of Postage

Postal cards, one cent each, go without further
charge to all parts of the United States and Canadas
with an additional onecent stamp they 60 to all part
Of Europe.
All letters to all parts Of the United States and
Canada, three cents per half-ounce.
Local, or "drop" letters, that u.s. for the city or
own where deposited, cents if delivered by car
riers, and cent where there is carrier system.
e Newspapers daily, semi weekly, tri weekly and
weeklies, regularly issued and sent to regular sub
seribers, cents per pound, payable at the office Of
Publlcatlon, newspapers and magazines published
less frequently than once week, cents per pound.
transient newspapers magazines pamphlets, books
and handbils, cent for each two ounces fraction
thereof All other miscellaneous matter, including
unsealed circulars, book manuscripts proofsheets,
photographs, &C., and also seeds, cuttings bulbs and
roots and merchandise not exceeding four pounds in
weight, cent for each ounce or fraction thereof.
The following are the postal rates with Europe:
The rates for letters for the halounce or frac-
ton thereof, and those for newspapers for four
ounces or fraction thereof
10 Great Britain and Ireland, letters cent |;
newspapers cents; France, letters cents, news
papers cents; Spain, letters cents, newspapers
cepts; all parts of Germany, including Austria
letters letters 2 cents, newspapers 2 cents; Denmark,
letters D cents, newspapers cents; Switzerland !,
letters cents, newspapers cents Italy, letters
cents, newspapers cents; Russia, letters cents,
papers cents; Sweden, letters cents, newspapres
cents; Turkey. European and Asiatic, letters 8
cents, newspapers cents; Egypt, letters cents,
newspapers cents. - >
For Asiatic countries, the half-ounce limit for
letters, and the four ounces for newspapers, still
holding good, the rates are:-
To Australia letters, via San Francisco Except to
New South Wales) cents via Southampton Is cents,
via Brindisi 10 cents, newspapers, via San Francisco
cents VIA Southampton cents,via Brindisi cents,
China letters, via San Francisco 10 cents, via South
ampton 10 cents, via Brindis 10 cents, newspapers
p, and 8 cents, by the respective routes; British
India Italian mail letters, 10 cents, newspapers
England, 10 CENTS via Brindsi 81 cents newspapers,
via San Francisco cents, via Southampton cents,
Wis Brindisi cents.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-11
PORTLAND POST OFFICE.

once Hours.
From $50 m to $50 p m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 a m, and 1.30 to 2.30 p. m.
PORTLAND, ME-, July /, 1878.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Boston and intermediate offices. Arrive at 1910
and 74O I'm. Close at SIS and 1880, 800 and
800 p. m.
Boston and the West. Arrive at $50 pm.
intermediate or Way Mails via Boston and Maine
a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Great Southern and Western. Arrive at 70. 40, TAO
and LILO p m. Close at s.15 a. M, 1890, 500 and
Bangor and connecting routes. Arrive at lie p.
m. Close at IL As a. m.
Augusta and connecting routes. Arrive at $50 a.
Morning Northwestern by G.. T. r. Arrive at 1856
am. Close at 7.15 m. y'
q. M, and LILO p. Close at 5.45 and 11.45 a. M
) Castine, Deer Isle, sedgwick, s. W. Harbor, Mt.
chias Mbridge and Bar Harbor, via each I Steam
er: Arrive at 6 a. m. Close at p. m.
PASSPORT: via each steamer. Arrive at 500 q m.
Foreign Mails, via New York, day preuousEo SAIL
ing OF steamers. Close at s.15 a. m.
Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East. Arrive
Skowhegan intermediate offices and the north.
Arrive at Ito D m. Close at 11.45 a. m.
Skowhegan also closes at 900 pm.
rive at 12.45 p. m. Close at LAS p. m.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island. Close
al II As a. m: and p. m.
o. r, Il. Arrive $40 p. m. Close 6.45 a. m.
Fryeburg, Me-, and intermediate offices, via P. 8
0. R: r: Arrive $50 a. NJ. Close 12.o p m.
q R. R. K. Arrive 1921 m. Close 1890 p m.
Rochester, n. H., and intermediate offices, via P.
g r. X. r. Close a. m.
Boston and the South and West, SuRdag 0nty,
Arrive 1915 p. m. Close p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-11
CITY OF PORTLAND,

CITY MARSHAL'S OFFICE.
June %, 1878.
OWNERS of Trucks, Drays, Wagons Carts or
~. other vehicles, which shall be used in this city
Tor the conveyance from place to place, within the
CITY, OF wood coal lumber, stone, bricks, sand, clay,
chandise building material any other article or
thing whatsoever. are hereby requested to present
and numbers for the year commencing july l. 1873
at the Marshals office, from the 9th to the goth Of
July, 1878 failure to comply with this notice will
subject the delinquent to penalty.
G. K. BRIDGES, City Marshal.
JeZ5 dtiv20
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-11
PORTLAND &WORCESTER Linz
Portland & Rochester R. Us.
JULY L, ISIS.

xss=..ss5s.=zs Trains will run as follows
60 Leave Grand Trunk Depot,
Portland st 7.3O n. m. and
Leave Preble St. Station at TAO a. M, LIZ and s15 p.
5.3O A. W.. Accommodation for Worcester, with
through car for Boston via Nashua and Lowell
Arrives at Rochester at 9.55 a. M, Connect
ing with Eastern and Boston s. Maine Rail-
roads) At Nashua 11.47 a. M, Lowell
12.15 p. M, BOSTON LIS p. M, Aver } unc.
ton 2.40 p. M, Fitchburs lbs p, M, and
worcester at 210 p. M, connecting with
trains South and West,
LOO r. WI. Steamboat Express with Drawing
Room Car attached, through to New Lon
dom without change and through Car
for Lowell and Boston. Connects at
Rochester for Dover and Greas Falls,
at Epping for Manchester and Com
cord at Nashua for Lowell and
Boston, at Aver junction for Fitch
burg and the West via Esoosac Tunnel
Line, at Worcester with Boston g Albany
Railroad for New York, at Putnans with
"Bost0n & Philadelphia Express Line' for
Philadelphia, Baltimore and WASH
Line Steamers, due at Pier No, 40, North
River New York, at 500 a. m.
els p. m.-From Preble Street. Mixed for R0eh-
ester and Way Stations.
Trains leave Rochester at 100, II 90 a. m Drawing
Room Car attached, and $50 p. m, arriving in
Portland at 9.35 a. m, LIS and 11.00 p. m.
Close connections made at WestbrOOk junction
with through trains Of Me. Central R. r., and at
trains of Grand Trunk r. r.
SUNDAY TRAINS-Leave Preble Street Sta
ton at 200 r. W., arriving at Rochester at
400 D. M and at Worcester 7,25 D. M, connect
ing with Boston g Albany R. R. for New York
Rochester 1880 aud arriving at Preble Street
1220p.m
je2adtf j. LUNT. supt.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-11
POETRY.
The Storm.

LIE StUIms
AS mems cheeks faded
On shores invaded,
When shoreward waded
The lords of fight;
When churl and craven
Saw hard on haven
The wide winged raven
At manmast height;
When monks affrighted
To windward sighted
The birds ful-fighted
Ofswift sea-kings;
So earth turns paler
When storm the sailor.
Steers.in with roar in the race of his wings.
o, strong sea sailor,
Whose cheeks turn paler
For wind or hail or
For fear of thee?
., far sea-farer,
o. thunder-bearer,
Thy songs are rarer
Than soft songs be.
o, f1eet-foot stranger,
o, north-sea ranger,
Through days of danger
And ways tear, o..
Blow thy horn here for US,
Blow thy sky clear for us,
Send us the song of the sea to hear.
-[S1inbur7ae.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-11
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Proposals for Wood.

SEALED proposals will be received at the Mayors
~ office until SATURDAY, the 18th instant, at
$50 cords of hard wood of the very best quality.
sawed twice, and properly split to be used in stoves
and put into the several school houses designated
The committee reserve the right to reject any or
all bids that may not be for the interest of the city,
M. M. BUTLER, Mayor,
And Chairman Committee on Public Buildings
iuI6 ri
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-11
Stated Meetings.
cry CovERNaIrNr

The regular meetings of the City Council take
lace the first Monday evening Of each month.
The School Committee meet the fourth Monday
evening Of each month.