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Magazine Notices,

The United States official Postal Guide for
January, In addition to its usual valuable fea-
lures, contains the announcement of the ar
rangement that has just been concluded with
the Canadian post Office authorities for the re-
turn, directly to the mailing offices in either
country, of non-delivered letters which bear a
request for their retarn to the writers. 1t also
informs those who are In the habit of recev-
ing dutiable articles from abroad through the
mails that they are liable to customs duties and
gives the method adopted by the government
to detect violations of the revenue laws through
the mails. The rulings of the department for
the last quarter are also given, as are also the
usual lists, etc. Hurd s. Houghton are the pub
fishers of the Guide, and the subscription
price.is 81 80 year.
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England and the War.

Though there is strong war.feeling in
England it is greatly to be doubted if the
majority of the English people desire con-
fiict with Russia Unless the route to India
is directly menaced there seems to them no
sufficient reason for offensive movements on
the part of Great Britain. Nor do they see
how any measures the government can now
take will afford protection to the Indian route.
A British feet may pass into the Black Sea
and save Batoum and Varna from falling into
the hands of the Russians. A body of Brit
ish troops may be thrown into Constantine
pie sufficient to save it from capture. The
Russian ports OH the Euxine may be seriously
annoyed. But as long as the Muscovites
command the valley of the Euphrates-and
the power of England cannot now dislodge
them from Armenia-the route to India will
be as seriously menaced as though Russian
vessels controlled the Dardanelles.
There is feeling too in England that the
government is too suspicious of the designs
of Russia. The Gar has given no intimation
that he intends to hold Censtantinople and,
unless the Turks obstinatey refuse to make
peace, there is no reason to believe that his
troops will ever see the dome of st. Sophia
But if the British government in unnecessary
alarm sends feet to Constantinople or sta.
tions troops near there, and refuses, in an
swer to an angry note of remonstrance from
st. Petersburg, to explain its hostile attitude,
the two countries will very naturally drift
into war. The British Premier has it in his
power to provoke conflict at almost any
moment and the doubt as to Beaconsfield's
intentions causes the great apprehension in
England. His love of intrigue, his fondness
for surprises and for theatrical effects may
lead to some sudden declaration which will
commit England to a war policy. A hostile
step once taken could not well be retraced,
and the nation would find itself compelled,
however much 1t desires peace, to follow his
lead.
The coolest and most sagacious English
statesmen believe that England cannot afford
to go to war on suspicion; that she will be
wiser to await the development of Russia's
plans. Meanwhile her only possible ally,
France, will be growing stronger, and may
be able 10 join England if an offensive move
-cent against the Northern Powers becomes
necessary.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-16
What a Convict Discoyered,

The life of comparative leisure which those
who spend their days in the penitentiary enjoy
often give them an opportunity to make some
wonderful discoveries. Among the more Curl
Gus of these was something lately found out by
q convict in the Ohio State Prison, which,
while it does not vastly benefit the human
race, furnishes amusement for the children.
The trek Is to take piece of paper quadrangle
lar in shape and fold it several times, so that
when completed it's shape is not materially
changed, it being merely reduced in size. and
rendered thicker by the series of folds. Then
cut the paper in two, lengthwise, once-only
once-and sort out the fragments. The result
will be found to bs in the following named
forms: A cross, two morticed blocks into
which it is set, two tapeTs standing on either
side, two spears with which the body of Him
who died on the cross was pierced, and the dice
with which the men cast lots to decide who
should have his garments. Toledo Commercial,
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no Ler.

NO0D central house to let. for small family,
~ Call on J.C. WOODMAN.
1anotf 1191 Exchange ST.
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POOMS in Harrington Block, on Congress street
40 row occupied by DR.. Tasker. Possession given
January L. Inquire vi JOHN G. PROCTER,
SO Exchange street.
oe2O dtf
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Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 23 8 "a,
Commencing at II o'clock on Wedaesday.


The Temperance cause was never more prosperous
in the State than now, for which we should be most
profoundly grateful. Still there are important sub
jects which will demand our attention. Shall we
ask for any change or amendments in the PrOhibi-
tory Law? Shall we protest against granting license
to sell intoxicating liquors to the druggists? Shall
we ask for any more stringent penalties be infict
ed upon persons found intoxicated? These, and
other important questions will doubtless demand the
attention of the convention.
Let there be general rally. The usual reduction
or fare on the railroads may be expected.
ID. Il. RANDALL, Berwick,
JOSHUA NYE, Augusta,
L. r. KING, Caribou,
EDWARD HILLS, Thomaston,
JOHN S. KIMBALL, Bangor,
GEORGE e. BRACKET, Belfast,
FRANK KENRICK, Fairfield,
VIM. j. CoRTHELL, Calais,
ELI JONES, South China,
JORDAN RAND, Lisbon,
e. W. STETsoN, Damariscotta,
HENRY TALLMAN. Bath,
OWEN b. CHADBoURNE, Saco.
r. @. HARRINGTON, Bryeburg,
j. S. WHEELwRIGHT, Bangor,
State temperance Committee.
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CITY OF PORTLAND.
I'm the Eear One Thousand Eight Hum
drea and seventy-seven.
AN ORDINANCE

For the Appointment OF an Inspector OF
Milk and Defining his Duties and
nnrvnrS ~
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The tobacco manufacturers urge that a
reduction of the tax will greatly increase the
consumption and so bring larger revenue
into the national treasury. Their reasoning
is certainly not based upon facts. Tobacco
is luxury which no man gives up because
he is straitened in means. If he can't buy he
can always beg or borrow; the amount con-
sumed and the taxes paid are not decreased
by the hard times.
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The Western papers having, as they think,
persuaded the public of the necessity of re-
storing the dollar of the daddes are now
turning their efforts to the rehabilitation of
another ancient institution, the devil of the
daddies. Mr.. Beecher and Canon Farrar are
sternly rebuked for their doubts by the West
ern press.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-16

THE amendment to the Matthews resolu-
tlon, offered by Senator Edmunds of Yer
mont sets the silver question in its true light.
There is no hope for the adoption of the
amendment, but there is some comfort in
having it go on the record. When our chill
dren fall to cursing the Senate they will ex-
cept some Of its members.
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Now they want to pick out four of the
most barren spots in the country and drive
the Indians to settle on them. White set
tiers will take the land the Indians have been
persuaded" to leave. But if gold should
be found on the reservations the red man
will have to move again.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-16

McLIN of Florida admits that he did get
an offer while engaged in the Florida count
but it was from the Democrats. Manton
Marble promised him that the Democracy
would provide for him for life if he would
give the State to Tilden. No Republican
approached him. Tilden would perhaps
have made him Justice of the Supreme
Court.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-16

"oN to Paris'' is the cry of 619 men who
want to show their goods at the Paris Exhi-
bition. They ask for five times the space that
has been allotted to the American exhibit.
1t is said that our representation will be, de-
spite the large number of entries, a meagre
0na
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THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. JAN. IG.

We do not read anonymous etters and communi-
Cations The name and address of the writer are in
acases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
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EVERY regular attache Of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate couDtersigned by Stanley t.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon US by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
nnrnal.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-16

The President has renewed the nomina-
ton of Northrup for District Attorney in
South Carolina. The Senate at the extra
session failed to confirm the nomination,
and will be likely to do SO some more.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-16

In ths answer to libel suit against the New
York Herald it is denied that James Gordon
Bennett owns that paper.
The funeral of Victor Emanuel will be the
greatest pageant ever seen in modern Rome.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-16

THE State Senate has done properly in ad-
mitting Mr.. Burleigh of Aroostook to seat
pending the Investigation by the special
committee. His prinaa .fdcie claim is clear.
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| FHSHE house and stable No. 257 Oxford st. House
| Il contains rooms with gas and Sebago. Stable
room for three horses. Apply at the premises or at
| oez7dtf IS PORTLAND STREET.
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BEN BUTLER seems minded to deny to
the banks the rights of petition and remon-
STRANGE. He evidently thinks he can scare
the East into the support of the silver bill.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-16

AMONG the New England Congressman
who voted to allow the advocates of women
suffrage to address the House were Messrs.
Reed, Frye and Lindsey of this State. Mr..
Powers voted in the negative.
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CITY OF'PORTLAND.

CITY MARsHALis OFFICE.
CoAsTING IS PERMITTED on the following
" streets:
On Mayo.
On Fox from Washington to Back Bay.
On New High below Cumberland.
On Mellen.
On Pleasant to Centre.
On Atlantic to Fore.
On Fore from Atlantic
On Grove from Congress to Portland.
On Clark from Salem to Summer.
On Chestnut below Cumberland.
jan14dtf G. K. BRIDGES, City Marshal
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
CITY OF PORTLAND.

To Owners and Occupants of Buildings
and Lots ON Atlantic, Clark, Cushman,
Lewis, Everett, Howard, Lafayette, /,
Madison Melbourne, Merrill, Monroe,
Montreal, Quebec, ST. Lawrence. TATE,
Thomas, Tying and WuIerviIie Streets.
CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
Jan. 14th. 1875 !
NOTICE is hereby given that the above named
LN streets have by order of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen, been renumbered according to plans
In the City Engineers Office, and all parties inter-
esied arc hereby notified that the number desig
on or before the first day of March next A d. 1873.
Per order,
jan15d1m H. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
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STATE TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.

The several Temperance organic ations, the Tenn
peTanee workers. and all the friends of Temperance
IN Malne are invited to meet in Mass Convention at
GRANITE HALL, AUGUSTA,
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The Chinese Mandarin of the Senate
must be unevenly loaded. He has tipped
over to the silver side.
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UnquestiOnably she best sustained work
of the kind in the WOrld.o
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Notices of the Press

The Veteran Magazine, which long ago outgrew its
original title ofthe NeD Monthly Magazine, has not
in the least abated the popularity it at the out
fairly abreast of the times thanks to the enterprise
ofits publishers and the tact and wisdom of its edit
literature OF travel, discovery and acion the aver
age reader of to-day locke to Harper's Magqzine,
just expectanty did the reader of quarter of
century ago; there is the adnira BILE variety of
contents and the same freshness and suggestveness
in its editorial departments now as then.-BoStoB
Journal
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ANNUAL MEETINGS.

Portland Society OF Natural His
tory.
FEtHE annual meeting of the Portland Society of
Il Natural History, for the choice of ofeers stands
adjourned to WEDNESDA Jan. 16tb at O'Clock
P. NJ, at the Library Room.
JOHN NJ. GOULD,
ja15 Secretary pro tenn.
GB Advertiser copy.
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The action of the Savannah Cotton Ex-
change on the silver question is the most en-
couraging sign from the South yet.
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WANTS.
Wanted.

A SITUATION in Drug Store. Four years,
"A city experience. References given. Address
,1,,r G. W..
Ja1oolW Pennington, Me.
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FEHHE lower part of house No. 234 Oxford St., very
Il convenient, containing eight rooms, gas and
Sebago. For particulars apply to F. Il. W1DBER,
220 Commercial Street. sep1Sdtf
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House 10 Let.

Fs1HE lower part of house No. 232 Oxford Street,
Il containing all the modern improvements, gas
and Sebago. For particulars, apply to
j. B. PIKE,
oct6dH 81 Union Street.
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Published every day Sundays excepted by the
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AT 1O9 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND.

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REAL ESTATE.
Enr Sale.

FOR Sale =
The new and thoroughly built
house 9 Ellsworth Sc. Very pleas
antIy situated; i'm the healthiest
part of the city, The best bargain
i'm the market this season.
Apply ON the premises.
Js rs. AVEREEL.
july31 diff
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Situation Wanted.

RY middle aged American lady In A private
~ family, boarding house or on a farm; excellent
cook; best OF reference. Address
.,,,o.. sc. A. c."
Jdhi4uot" West Gray, Me.
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FIN BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN.
December Sd, 1877. !
Read twice and passed to be engrossed. Sent down
Attest: II. L. ROBINSON, Clerk.
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For the Appointment OF an Inspector OF
MILK and Defining his Duties and
Powers.
Be II ordained 6y The Manor, Aldermen
9nd Common Council, Of the City er Portland, IN
CITY Council assembled, as folloics:
SECTION 1.---There shall be appointed by the Board
OF Mayor and Aldermen, for the remainder of the
present Municipal year, and thereafter annually an
inspector OF Milk who shall be sworn give notice of
his appointment, keep an office and books aud have
all the powers and perform all the duties set forth
and prescribed in the statutes of the State relating
to the sale OF milk and the inspection thereof.
SECTION 2.-It shall be the duty of each person or
tTm, now or hereafter engaged in the business of
selling milk within the limits Of the ctv 20 fila an
nuaIly with the Inspector statement Of his name,
residence and place of business, or, If he sells milk
from cart OF such fact to the end that said state
ment may be registered by the Inspector in a book
Kept for the purpose and in default of SO doing said
person or firm shall f5fsit the sum Of twenty dollars
to the use Of the cy recovered in any court Of
competent jurisdiction.
SECTION 3-It shall be the duty of the Insrector
to receive and register said statement, and grant
certificate Of such registration upon request of the
person or firm filing the same. The Inspector when
tnereunto requested in writing by any citizen of
Portland, shall make inspection within the limits of
the city of any milk sold, offered or intended for
sale within the same, md also upon his own notion
without previous notice, as often as once year and
oftener at his discretion, shall visit all places Of bus-
ness and carts in and from which milk is sold within
the city, and make thorough inspection of the kind
and quality of milk found in said places of business
and carts offered or intended for sale, 1t shall also
pe lhe 9uty OF SAID inspector to prosecute all viola
tions OF the statutes of the State aud ordinances of
the city relating to the sale of milk. And at fhe
close of each municipal year said Inspector shall
make detailed report to the Board of Mayor and
Aldermen.
SECTION 4.-The compensation of said Inspector
shall be as follows twenty-five cents for making
the before required registration and granting eer1
ueate thereof to be paid by the person requesting
the same. Fifty cents for making Inspection of milk
to be paid by the person requesting the same 10 be
made and said Inspector shall be entitled to one
half of all forfetures accruing to the city in all pros
ecutions instituted by him for violation Of the stat
utes of the State or ordinances of the city relating
to the sale of milk.
SECTION 5.--Tbis Ordinance shall take effect on
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MANEVt to loan on first class Real Estate
NAO1N "a a Security, in Portland, or vi
ctiy. c1ssiyc kents GoeGted taSes PaId 60 on Com
Real Estate. 379t Congress Street. no18dtf
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III COMMON COUNCIL, Dec. 8, 1877,
Read twice and passed to be engrossed in concur
renee.
Attest: L. CLIFFORD WADE, Clerk.
Approved January II, 1873,
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Tn let

ES ESTAURANT, Laundry, Billiard Room and
Ia Offices in st. Julian Hotel. Apply to
G. P. MATTOCKS,
no26dtf BIZ Exchange Street.
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TO LET.
Store to Rent.
go he Rented
House to Let.

A VERY desirable front room, with large alcove.
"a Bath room upon same floor, Apply at
1an7dtf COG CONGRESS ST.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-08-03
l;Eiss0Ss AND THINGS.


Last year Mrs. Harris, Of staunton;
Va, blew down the chimney Of a'kero-
sens lamp. Last week her surviving
son, Johnnie, aged si1teen, backed up
against q buzz saw and was saWn
through from the right hip TO above the
breast bone.
AParls barber recently charged Rus.
sian 50 90 for shave and shampoo. The
foreigner paid the bill and cited the bar
Der before JUICE de .paiT, offering eight
francs, 81 go as an ample remuneration,
The barber contended that the extra
charge was for using virgin brushes and
opening special boxesiof pomade and
,bottlss Of essence, but the jHSs de paiz
made him take of the IS and pay the
costs. i'-.' On 2A...
Alta Texas ball large number Of
married ladies who had brought their
babes found Il impossible 10 dance unless
come Of the gallant young men became
nurses. The gallant young men took The
babies into another room, changed their
clothes, 90 that no woman knew her own
baby, and when the mothers reached
home that night there was CONSERVATION,
which in Texas is called fun.
The Tennessee widow who is reported
to have married the Newport tramp aud
endowed him with fortune Of $lOO, 900,
has been interviewed by a less imagina-
tive newspaper man. tits all true except
the fortune, which pans out $4,000
short. Still $1,000 and widow are a
good conquest for a tramp.
The weed known as the beggars' lice 10
cultivated successfully in parts Of Flori-
do and Southwest Georgia. Poor lands
are made rich, and deserted lands i'm.
proved by its culture. 1t takes the place
Of clover, Is fine producer Of milk, stock
latten rapidly on it, II Is palatable and
nutritious, makes fine forage, and can
be cut as many as three times in sea-
son.
Sitting Bull, like some more disin-
guished eIiles, is willing to return to The
country he has injured on condition that
be is allowed to keep all. that he took
away with him. He wants complete i'm.
munity-and all bis ponies. In other
words, he wants his record cleared and q
chance given him to make another Of the
same sort. ast l 4,-'.
sorHERS, last summer, having hired
All attenuated livery stable horse for q
drive up the road, stopped at one Of the
roadside caravansaries, and while his
valet was covering the animal John Nc
Cullough came by. McCullough-"Ned,
what do you put that blanket over your
horse for2 He looks too weak to bear
up under it" sothern-"oh! That is TO
keep the wind from blowing the hay out
OF him." f