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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

THE Boston Herald has put out hand
some presentation volume, giving history
of the paper from its establishment in 1916
up to the present year, and description Of
its new building, the handsomest newspaper
office in the country. The volume is illus
trated with heliotynes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

HERE is a pleasant bit of Cancellation from
the Edgefield, South Carolina, Advertiser, in
reference to the varied formation of colored
Republican clubs: "As for us, we say this {:
People of Edgefeld, watch this thing mar
rowly, ceaselessly, jealously, and if you dis
cover any ring, Or any fellow, trying to work
this game, seize them and hang them. DO
not be satisfied with abusing and ostracising
them, but seize them and hang them! In
Edgefe,d let us have no more of the negro
in politics''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

THE papers are busily engaged in asserting
as reproach that Beaconsfeld is more
Asiatic than European, more Hebrew than
Englishman. The same reproach might be
brought against the founder of the Christian
religion. England will do we'll to get hold Of
a few more Jews. She certainly has not had
so great minister since the time OF Pitt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

"The loss aohicb America has sustained, since
the peace, from the pestileatiaI effects of irre-
deemable paper money! on the necessary CONT
dece bet,oeen men, on the necessary confidence IN
hepublic councils on The industry and morals of
The people and on the character of republican qoo-
ernnaent, constitute an enormous debt against the
States chargeable aoith this u1aad0,Sed measure,
achech must remain unSdtisted, or rather 1t Is an
accumulation ofguilt eohich can be eaptdted no
otheroeise than By voluntary sacrifice on the a.
ar ofjustice of the poaoer aotich has been the an
St'1nNent cf it--,Jdnaes Madison.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

debt, not only by stunning occasions of
expense, but by vigorous exeriions in time
OF peace TO discharge the debts which un-
avoihabie wars may have occasioned, NOT
nnseneronsfy throwing upon posteriiy the
burden which we ourselves ought TO bear.
GEORGE WASMINGTAN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

VI UOIO5eV0o
The delegates authorized to fill vacancies only
with actual residents of the city town they repre-
sent.
The District Committee will be in session in the
reception room of Lancaster Hall at i'll o'clock on
the mdrning of the convention for the reception Of
credentials, EBEN N. PERRY. Portland.
Chairman of the Republican District Committee.
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Lancaster Hall, Portland,

THURSDAY, August ,ISsS, ut I o'clock
pm.
for the purpose of nominating a candidate for Rep
resentative to the 46th Congress. =.
Also to select district Committee.
The basis ofrepresentatiou VIII be IS foiiows:
Each city and town viii be entitled to send one
1or deiese additional for every 60 votes cast
Selden Connor aIo Gubernatoria election of 1876
majority fraction of 35 votes will be entitled to an
extra delegate.
The chairman OF the several city and town commit
tees are requested to forward the nnes of their del
egates as soon chosen to the Chairman of the Dis
trict Committee. -'---
The apportionment of delegates to the seVeal cities
and town in the district ia as follws:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

THE Boston Transcript wants to know IL
the greater distress from heat felt in the
West is owing to the difference in what IS
taken in the way of cooling drinks by East
and West. That in view Of her liquor sa-
looms is modest question for Boston to put.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19
For sale.

A$sk 4 fine suburban residence in Deering,
4 mile FROM Morrilrs Corner, and from
Ef44&l3sE steam and horse cars, and in easy COM
Amunication with the city. Good
thoroughly built house. frescoed and paint
ed walls, bath room, hot and cold water, ce-
mented cellar, with gasometer and furnace. Stable
and acres OF good land. Will be sold at bar
gain. Apply to
N. S. GARDINER. r. E. Agent,
jv12eod3w Centennial Block, Exchange st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

It (paper money! tends to aggraudte The
inequality Of fortunes; to make the rich richer
and the poor poorer, to multiply nabobs and
paupers, and to deepen ana aoiden the guJ
auhich separated Diues from Lazarus. -Ihom-
as II, Benton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate couDtersignee by Stanley T.
Pullen, Editor. AL railway steamboat and hotel
managers will confer a favor upon us by demanding
Credentials of every person claiming to represent our
Onrnal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

IT seems that the ruling out of the Colum-
bia crew from the race for the challenge cup
at Henley was owing to the protest of the
Shoe-wae-cae-mettes. That was not the
treatment one American crew had the right
to expect from another.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

"Capital may be produced by Industry and
accumulated by economy, but only jugglers
will propose to create it by legerdemain tricks
with paper. ."-ThomGS Jefferson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

a paper currency is a great curse to any
people and q particular curse to the laborer
Of any country, for its depreciation alsoays
falls upon the lab0rer.-Andreao Jackson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

arredeemable paper money s.converis tlhe
business of society into n mere lottery; and
when the collapse comes, come it must,
il casts laborers out of employment, crush
es manufacturers and merchants and
ruins thousands of honest, industrious
citizens"
JAMES BUCHANAN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

paper emissions by the government are
of n nature SO liable to abuse, L may say
SO certain to be abused, that the wisdom OF
the government will be shown by never
trusting itself w ih seducing and dan
gerous power.''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 10.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

THE st. Louis idea of abstinence from
alcoholic liquors seems to be to discard lager
beer and drink enormous quantities of elaret
punch.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19
First District Republican Convention

The Republicans of the several cities and towns of
the First Congressional District of Maine and all 9TH
er persons who opposed to the Democrats obtain
ing control OF the next House of Representatives are
invited to send delegates to District Convention to
be held in
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19
For Rent.

NvHE three story brick house, No. 20 Dauforth
4 street. corner of Brackett street. Roomy,
pleasant and in good order. Inquire of
JOHN PROCTER,
jy17d3w 90 Exchange st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19
SUMMER RESORTS.
a New Resort
FOR THE CITIZENS OF PORTLAND.
MOUSE ISLAND, B0Othbay Harb0r,
MELES FROM BATH.

One of the beautiful gems in the coronet OF the od
Ocean.
The grand opening of the Samoset House,, Mouse
Island, for the season of 1878, will take place on
FRIDAY. July 18th. with music by Chambers Band
of Portland. The Maine Centrel Railroad will sell
morning and noon trains, at S150 the round trip,
holders allowed to remain until the Monday follow
ing alter the opening. Excursion tickets eau be
procured during the season at $3.50 the round trip,
and ON Saturdays extra boat will leave Bath on
arrival of train leaving Portland at 5.15 p. IN. re
turning on Monday mornings in season to connect
with trains reaching Portland at $50 a. IN.
dim
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE IN DERRING.

.GssN A. On Stevens Plains, near head of
~ III ia Pleasant street, on line of horse cars
S5H4elEE new two story house and ell, s rooms,
1stable and hen-house, lot. 5000 feet
Will be sold at bargain. within 80 days, at the
DeeIing Real Estate Office Woodfords.
iy17d2w N. W. EDISON.
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To Let.
10 Eof.

A VERY pleasant rent of 6 to rooms, gas and
Jy9l2w* W. %. PITCHER.
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OPPOSITE REVERE HOUSE.
Sent by Mail on Receipt of Price ~.

OPPOSITE REVERE HOUSE.
Sent by Mail ON Receipt of Price 81.
The untold miseries that result from indiscretion
in early life maybe alleviated and cured. Those
who doubt this assertion should purchase the new
Medical Work published by the PEABODY MEDICAL
INSTITUTE, Boston, entitled "The Science of Life,
or Self-Preseruati0n." Exhausted Vitality,
Nervous and Physica Debility, or Vitality impaired
by the errors Of youth too close application to
business may be restored and manhood regained.
i"VALUABLE BooKs.-We have received the
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Medical Institute. These books of actual merit,
and should find place in every intelligent family.
They are not the cheap order of abominable trash
published by irresponsible parties and purchased to
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of instruction on vital matters, concerning which
lamentable ignorance exists. The important sub
ects presented treated with delicacy, ability and
care and, as appendix, many useful prescriptions
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'sThe book for young and middle-aged men to read
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"It should be read by the young, the middle-agcd
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ever struck in this country for any purpose what
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Massachusetts Ptouglnaaa, June. 8, 1876.
This book contains more than so
orig nal prescriptions of rare excellence,
either ONE of which is worth more than
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An illustrated catalogue sent receipt of &C., for
postage.
Address as above. The author may be consulted
on all diseases requiring skill and experience.
Office hours-9 A. M. to P. ri.
jan23 eod&w1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

NOBLE sentiment by Billings: hate a
fiji; darn a fiji.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19
HarpsWell House.
Opened June IS, ES7S.

FEvHIS HOTEL, which has just been completed on
Mansion House, and just north OF the steamboat land.
ing, stands on a slightly location, and contains 45
well-furnished rooms. It's verandas overlook the
broad Atlantic on the side while from the other
can be seen the most beautiful sheet of water in the
world, viz, Casco Bay, with its 365 islands. From
any OF its windows view can be obtained, that for
beauty is UNSURPASSED on the American coast.
Harpswell is situated Is miles from Portland, with
steamboat connections with that and other points.
Also connected by daily mail stages with Brunswick.
together with its romantic drives and walks all COM
bine to make it summer resort the most delight
full to be found on the coast of Maine. Connected
with the House is livery and boarding stable For
rooms and board address A. j. MERRIMAN,
ie7eod2m* West HarnsxyeU Maine
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

TN Western part of city, till October 1st, two
l. story house, well located, on reasonable terms.
Address RENT, this office. j16d1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

Cottage Lots for Sale or To Let.
Enquire of j. w. BRACKETT,
at Greenwood, Peaks Island.
jy11 d2W&
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19
House For Sale.

<A Brick house No. LA Pine street. Lot 22x76
K:;; feet, Furnace, gas and Sebago; well finished
JILL and convenient. Large part of purchase
money may remain on morg gage. House open from
10 to 1, and, from to 5. Immediate possession
given. Further particulars upon application to c. P.
MATTOCKS, No. 81 j Exchange street.
jyS DIFF
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19
FOR SALE.

A first class Country Resi-
AMsW-N dence, beautiful location, sur
dal Ill rounded by shade trees and or
lllI 3sIA chard. few minutes walk from
eE4az8ak227EE churches, schools and depot, educa-
tional advantages in town superior, property ten
miles from Portland. For particulars enquire Of
K. i. UPHAM,
ul4d2w Exchange Street,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19
For Sale !!

The new and thoroughly built
house 8 Ellsworth st. Very pleas
antly situated; i'm the healthiest
part Of the city. The best bargain
i'm the market this season.
Apply ON the premises.
j. h. AVERHLL.
juy3l - diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19
House for Sale.

49, nice House with modern improvements.
H::: very pleasantly situated on one of the best
streets in the Western part of the city. In
Quire OF VIC. COBB,
je21dlm % and 80 Pearl Street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19
Brick House on Free Street for
Rent

"A LARGE, roomy house, with all the modern inn
"A provements. Suitable for a Physician, Board
ing House or Club Room Inquire of
JOHN G. PROCTOR, 90 Exchange st.
3yE d3w
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n GOOD RENTS, from to rooms each in good
4 repair, at 25 per cent less than former price.
Apply to w. w. CARR,
jeidtf 1917 NeWbury street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19
House for Sale,

TN Western part of city, New House containing
l. all the modern improvements. Inquire at this
office, audit
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to- LET.
To Let CIleap,

n PLEASANT, conyenint rent at No Mayo st.
~ OF six rooms in guod order on lower floor, with
Sebago. Also Stable No. Mechanic St. convenient
for one or two horses. Inquire of
jy1Sdiw* GEO. f. JUNKINS, 30 Exchange st.
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TO Let.

"A NICE rent of seven (7) rooms ON second floor of
kA brick house, India St., next east of Universal
list church. Enquire of P. FEENEY,
juSdtt POI Federal St., Portland, Me.
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Wanted
WANTED.

A LII unemployed persons to sell Teas for us On
kA salary or liberal commission. A fine dou ble
sample case with thrty.sx (3) superior samples fol-
five dollars (S5l to agents.
New England Sample Tea Company.
No, 103 Milk street, Boston, Mass.
je7 d3m
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WANTS.
Wanted.

A COLLEGE graduate, with three years success
"A ful experience in teaching, desires to secure
position as Principal of some High or Grammar
school. Address 'TEACHER,' p Press Office
Jy1S d&wtf
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WANTED.

A SITUATION as goyerness by a young lady
IA teacher of experience References can be given.
Miss CORA SANBORN,
jy10d3Ws Lewiston, Me,
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The Science Of Life
Or MISREPRESENTATION.

Pnblishess and for Sale only by the Pen
body Medical Institute, No.
HSnlfnch Street, Boston,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-19

July 4, 1878.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-02-14

The religion which is to save the
world twill not put all the big straw
berries at the top and all the little ones
At the bottom. Il viii not make one
hall = pair of shoes of good leather ana
the other half Of shoddy, so that the
first shall rebound to tho makers credit
and the second to his cash. Il will not
put Jouvin's stamp on Jenkins's kid
gloves; nor make Pans boanets in the
back room of Boston milliner's shop.
nor let piece Of velvet that professes
10 measure twelve yards come 90 an un-
timely eAd at eleven and three quarters.
u does not put bricks At FIVE dollars a
shousand into chimneys il contracts 70
build with seven dollar maternal; nor
smuggle white pine into floors that
have paid for hard pine; nor leave
Yawaing cracks IN closets where boards
fpeht 70 join"
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p. p. p. p.
DR.. pierce'S
Pleasant
Purgative
Pellets.

Purely Vegetable. No care required
iohile using them.
The Little Giant Cathartlc, or MuItum
In ParvO Physle, scarcely arger than mus
tard seeds, and are sugar-coated. They remove
he necessity OF taking the great, crude, drastic,
sickening pills, hereto ore so much in uIe.
As a remedy for Headache, Dizziness. Rush Of
Blood to the Head, T1gntness about the Chest,
Bad Taste in Mouth, Eructations from the
stomach, Bilious Attacks Jaundice, Pain in the
Kidneys, Hlghly-colored Urine and Internal
Fever, DIR Pierce's Pleasant PurgatiYe Pellets
are unsurpassed. Furthermore, l would say
that their action is universal, not a gland es-
Gaping their sanstive impress Age does not
impair the prope. ties Of these Pellets. They are
sugar-coated and inclosed in glass bottles, their
virtues being ther. by preserved unimpaired for
any leng; h Oftime, so that they are always fresh
and reliable. This is not the case with those
pills which are put up in cheap wooden or paste
board boxes. The 0aily use of two Pellets has
cured the most obstinate cases OF Scrofula,
letter, salt-rheum. Erysirelas,. Boils, Blotches.
PImples, Sore Eyes and eruptions. They arc,
viewer, recommended to be taken in Connec
ZION with the Golden Medical Discovery, in
order to secure the best results.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-02-14
DR.. WHITTIER,
6I7 st. Charles street, st. Louis, Mo.
DR.. WHITTIER

OFT St. CharIes street,
Treats all forms of Veneral Diseases, Semi.
nal Emissions and Sexual Debility, with
unparalleled success. No matter who failed
call or write; pamphlet or consultation free.
Can refer to the medical profession in all
parts of the Country.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-02-14
THE SUN.
NEW YORK.

lolos NE" IOhNs 1885,
As the time has n me for the renewal of cub
scripiion, THE SUN would remind iJs friends
and well-w l. hers everywhere, that IL Is az in
candidate for their Consideration and support
Upon its record for the past ten years IL relies
for a continuance Of the hesr sympathy and
generous cooperation which have hithertJ been
extended 10 IL from every quarter OF the Union.
The Daily sun IL 3 four page sheet of IS
columns; price by mail. postpaid, So cents q
month. or 80. 50 per year.
The Sunaay eairion Of THE SUN is an
eight page sh, CT OF Sc columns While giving
the neNe OF the day, Il AFRO contains 3 la-ge
amount OF literary md udscelant Gus mater
specially prepared for it. The SUND Y Sun
has met with great success- Post paid 81 40
= year.
The Weekly sun.
Who does not know the NEEkLY SUM II
calculates throughout the United States, IN
Canadas, and beyond. Ninety thousand fsmi
lies greet its welcome pages weekly. and regard
IL ia The light OF guide. C. unseior snd friend
lts new 4, edfiorial agricultural, and literary de
partmtnts make it essentially = journal for the
family and frcside. Terms: One Dollar 9
year ost paid This price, quaHty considered
makes II the Oh aPeef Bewspaper pubiished
Fot elaos OF ten, with $40 cash, we will send an
ex n copy FREE Acd rers.
BLIsHRR OF THE SUN. New York CITY.
jAs3eod&@4w te
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-02-14

A black horse, about &c hanos high taken ffbn
my home aDOu+ ] mile eoafh u Davsl salon.
on the tWeuty-lfih Of December. Horse Il
brAnced on le II shoulder Dis; l. about y.ars
Old. with white spot on forehead and a din EMP
on Z re. with = sake rope scar On hind 4 2 go
viii De paid for the thief and horse or AZ for
tbs horse or for Information enabling ne 70 Sc
care him This reward vi be paid II found
out Of Travis county. II fts1nd "a the county.
h.1 the AmOauIs- ". L. BIRD, Duya Station
Travis county, Texas. lse7W
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-02-14

By reason Of its Alternative properties. cures,
Diseases OF Blood and skin, as Scrofula, or
Kings Evil; Tumors: Ulcers, or Sores;
Blotches; Pimpies, and Rrupuons. By virtue OF
its PectOral properties, IL cures Bronchial.
Throat and Lung Affections, Inciplent Con
sumption, Lingering Coughs and Chronic
Laryngitis. LIS Cholagogue properties render
At an unsqualed remedy for Billlousness, Torpid
Liver or oliver Complaint" and its Tonic
properties make 1t equally eficarious In curing
Indigestion, Loss OF Appetite and Dyspepsia.
Where the skin is sallow and covered with
blotches and p'mples or whore there are scrof-
nlou- sW elhngs and affections. a lew bottles OF
Golden Medical Discovery will effect an entire
cure. IL you feel dull, drowsy, dehiliiated. have
sallow color OF skin or yellowi-h- brown spots on
face or body, frequent headache or dizziness,
bad taste IN mouth, interEa heat or chile alter
mated wi b hCt huEhes, low spirits and gloomy
forebodings, irr gular appetite and tongue
coated you are suffering from Torpid LireT or
BHiOUSHtSS.n In many eases of Liter Com
plant" only part of those symptoms are ex-
perIenced. As reme!y for all such cases, DIR
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery has no eqnal.
il effects perfect cures, leaving the liver
,trengthened and healthy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-02-14

Investigators OF natural science have demon
stTated beyond controversy. that throughout
the snimal kingdom the survival OF the dttes L
is the only Jaw that youchzafes thrift snd d or
peIuity. Does not the rame principle govern
Ihe commerce al prosperity Of mari An infe Tor
cArnot supersede q superior article. BY reason
Of superior merit, Dr. Pierce's Standard Medi-
cines have out iyaled all others. Their sale In
the Uuiied State- alone exceeds one million dol
lars per snnum, while the amount exported foots
mp 10 several hundred thousand more. No bust
ness could gov 10 such gigantic proportions and
rest upOn any other bazis thsn thai OF merit.