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The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12
Smith of OldtOWn.

Mr.. Smith of Oldtown, the Greenback can
didate for Governor of Maine, was serenaded
at his home last week and made little
speech. The speech was we'll enough in its
way and only remarkable for the divergence
it showed between Mr.. Smiths preaching
and Mr.. Smiths practice. In that speech he
declared that he was engaged in fight of the
people against the money-power. the politi.
clans and the aristocracy. He belongs to all
three. Ifthere has been a contest between
labor and capital, as he says, he certainly has
been in the foremost ranks of the capitalists.
He has coined his wealth from the blood and
Drawn of Penobscot lumbermen. That this
wealth was acquired honestly, or that he has
always been just to those whom he has en-
ployed is disputed by no one. But he is un-
mistakably representative man Of the mon
empower which he denounces, aud he will
inevitably be held by the people as like the
Pharisees, that say, and do not, unless he
follows the advice given to the rich young
man to sell what he has and give to the poor.
Mr.. Smith also belongs to another class
which he denounces. He is politician and
has been for many years candidate for or an
occupant of public office. That he has not
been more prominent in public affairs is the
fault of his merit not of his ambition. He
has until very lately been a devoted follower
of Senator Hamlin. But few months ago
he was a candidate for seat in the Govern
or's Council, and it is only since his political
aspirations were disregarded that he has dis
covered that the Republican party is unequal
to its mission-that mission being according
to his understanding to put Joseph L. Smith
into public Office. And certainly if there be
any aristocrats in Maine the Lumber Kings
of the Penobscot must be numbered in their
ranks. Mr.. Smith, capitalist, politician, aris-
tocrat, is a worthy man like many others of
his class, but when we find him endeavoring
to provoke conflict in which he appears as
the champion OF poverty against wealth, of
the people against the politicians, of the dem
oeracy against aristocracy, we may be par
doned for doubling his sincerity. There is an
old proverb about the bird that befouls its |
own nest which he may profitably call to
mind. He we'll knows that there is no such |
contest as that in which he affects to believe. |
If there were such contest, he, member of
the expressing class should be condemned for |
his injustice to the laborer and the poor man
instead of being rewarded for his misdeeds by
nomination to the chief magistracy of the
State.
The charge of insincerity that win inevi.
.ably be brought against Mr.. Smith, the
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12

"Ihe uery man OF all others vho has the
deepest interest in a sound currency, and
,cho suffers most by mischierous legislation in
money matters, is the man arho earns his doi-
ly bread By his daily toll. Il deprecated cur
rency, sudden changes of prices, paper money
falling betaceen morning and noon, and fal-
ling still lo,ver betooeen noon and night, these
things constitute the very harvest time of spec
ntators, and Of the ,chole race of those ,oho are
at once idle and crafty. 4 dtsor-
dered currency is one of the greatest political
eriIs. Hundermines the uirtues necessary for
the support Of the social system, and encom-
ages pr0pensities destructive to its hnppiress.
1t acars against industry, trugaHty and econ
Ony, and it fosters the eri spirits of ertrav-
agaace and speculation. Of all the contri-
oances for cheating the laboring classes of
mankind, none has been more efectual than
that aolich deludes them aoith paper moneu.
This is the most efectual Of intentions to fer
tilize the rich naan's s fields By the s,ceat of the
poor mans bro,o. Ordinary tyranny, oppres.
sion, ercessive taxation, these bear lightly up-
on the mass OF the community, compared avith
Fraudulent currencies and the robberies COM
mitted By deprecated aper."-Daniel
Webster,
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12
In BANKRUPTCY.-Dlstrict Court of tn

IN NBANKRUPTCX.-Di Court of the
L United States, District of Maine. In the matter
of Abner o. Shaw, Bankrupt.
This is to give notice that petition has been pre-
Abner o. Shaw, Of H'f Portland. I LS Bankrupf. s
praying that m he mi may be decreed to have full dis
rupt Act, and upon reading said Petition,
1t is ordered by the Court that hearing be had
upon the same. on the Second day of September A.
D.ls1S before the Court in Portland in said District
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, and that the second meeting of
the creditors of said Bankrupt be held before James
d. Fessenden Register, the twenty day of
June, 1875 at 10 O'Clock A. NJ and the third meeting
OF the same on the First day of July, 1873, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ, and that notice thereof be published
in the Portland Advertiser and the Portland Press,
newspapers printed in said District, week tor
three scccessive weeks, and once in the weekly Ad
yertiser and Press the last publication to be thirty
days at least before the day of hearing, and that all
creditors who have proved their debts and other
persons in interest, may appear at said time and
place, and show cause, if any they have, why the
prayer of said Petition should not be granted
VIM. p. PREBLE,
Clerk OF District Court, for said District.
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The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12
The Science of Life :;

The untold miseries that result from indiscretiOn
in early life may be alleviated and cured. Those
who doubt this assertion should purchase the new
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INSTITUTE Boston, entitled "Ihe Science of Life,
or Self Preservation Exhausted Vitality,
Nervous and Physca Debility, or Vitality impaired
by the errors of youth or too close application to
business may be restored and manhood regained.
"VALUABLE BooKs.-we have received the
valuable medical works published by the Peabody
Medical Institute These books are 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
ble professional gentleman of eminence as source
of instruction on vital matters, concerning which
lamentable ignorance exists Ihe important sub,
jecs presented treated with delicacy ability and
care and as an appendix many useful prescriptions
for prevailing complaints are added."-London
Lancet
"The book for young and middle-aged men to read
lust nows the Science of Life, or SelfPreservaton,"
Republican Journal.
"The Science of Life is beyond all comparison the
most extraordinary work on Physiology ever publish
ed."-Boston Herald "
and hope plumes her wings anew, since the issuing
of these valuable works, published by the Peabody
Medical Institute, which are reaching thousands h
how to avoid the maladies that sap the citadel OF
Philadelphia Enquirer.
'.It should be read by the young, the middle-agcd
and even the old."-NeW York Tribune.
"We earnestly hope that the book Science Of
di g pd not only many readers but earnest
'.The first aud only Medal ever conferred upon
any Medical Man in the country as recognition OF
skill and professional services, was presented to the
author Of this work. March 81, 1885,. by the
National Medical Association. Altogether, in its
execution and the richness of its materials, and
size, this is decidedly the most noticeable medal
ever struck in this country for any purpose what
ever. 1t was fairly won and worthily bestowed"
Massachusetts Ploughman, June. 3, 1876.
This book contains more than so
orig nal prescriptions of rare excellence,
either one of which is worth more than
the price of the book.
An illustrated catalogue sent on receipt o. &C. for
postage.
Address as above. The author may be consulted
on all diseases requiring skill and experience.
Office hours-9 A. NJ. to pm.
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TN BANKRUPTCY.-D District Court of the
L United States, District of Maine. In the mat
ter of Isaac W Parker, Bankrupt.
This is to give notice that petition has been pre-
sented to the Court, this fifth day of June
by Isaac W. Parker of Freeport, Bankrupt, pray
ing that be may be decreed to have full discharge
from all his debts provabe under the Bankrupt Act,
and upon reading said Petition,
1t is ordered by the Court that hearing be had
upon the same, the second day of September AID.
1878, before the Court in Portland in said District,
at 10 o'clock A. M and that notice thereof be pub,
Press, newspapers printed in said District, once
week for three successive weeks, and once in the
weekly Adertiser and Press the last publication to
be thirty days at least before the day of hearing and
that all creditors who have proved their debts and
other persons in interest, may appear at said time
the prayer of said Petition should not be granted.
VIM. P. PREBLE,
Clerk Of District Court for said District.
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The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12

GA return to specie payments at the earIi.
est possible period compatible with due re-
gard to all interests concerned, sh houId ever
be kept in view. Fluctuations i'm the value
of currency are always injurious, and to
reduce these fluctuations to the lowest DOS
sible point will always be a leading pur.
pose In wise leRislation. Convertibility.
prompt and certain convertibiIity into
coin IL acknowledged TO be the best and
suresr safeguard against them.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12

As n very important source of strength
and security, cherish public credit. One
method of preserving it is to nse il as
sparingIy as possible; avoiding occasions
of expense by cultivating peace, but re.
membering also that timely disbursements
to prepare for danger frequently preven
much greater disbursements TO repeI il
avoiding likewise the accumulation of
debt, NOT only by stunning occasions of
expense, but by vigorous exerfions in time
of peace to discharge the debts which I'M
avOidable wars may have occasioned, NOT
ungenerousfy throwing upon posterity ,he
burden which we ourseIves ought to bear.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12
JAMES BUCHANAN.

"Such medium (irredeemable paper mon
ey,) has always been liable to fluctuation. Its
value is constantly changing; and these
changes, often great and sudden, expose in.
dividuals to great loss, are the source of ruin
GUS speculations, and destroy all confidence
between man and Chief Justice Mar.
a.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12

NAsBY has come to the aid of Potter. He
writes: am gon to Washington to help out
Potter. hev man here wich will swear
to anything eff you will only let him
know wat yoo want, and eff he breaks
down shall come to the stand myself We
want and we will hev, Tilden and reform
President. I ken never forgit the s4OO he
paid nae for my vote in the st. Louis conven-
shun, and though it wasn't ez mrch ez it
shood hev bin, shel not go back onto him.
He bought the offs, and paid for it, and shell
how it
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12

The dogma OF State rights in its extreme
sense is still held by the Southern Demo-
Gratis. In the debate on the deficiency bill
Singleton of Mississippi in reply to a direct
question by Foster of Ohio whether he now
considered that his allegiance to the general
government was permanent, said with en-
phasis "My first and highest allegiance is due
to the State of Mississippi
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12
Harpswell House.
Opened June ls, 1873.

:. A. J. NTE EsEsENKAN, FKOrnrErOn.-
NVHIS HOTEL, which has just been completed on
Il Harpswen Neck, near the site of the old
Mansion House, and Just north of the steamboat land
ing, stands on slightly location, and contains 45
broad Atlantic on the side while from the other
can be 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
Its excellent facilities for boating. bathing and fishing
together with its romantic drives and walks all COM
bine to make it as 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 HarpsMel Maine
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12

TN BANKRUPTCV.-Dist Court OF the
L United States, District of Maine. In the matter
of M. & G. II. Walden, Bankrupts.
This is to give notice that petition was presented
to the Court on the twenty-second day of March,
1878, by George II. Walden, OF Portland, a Bank
rupt, individually and member of the firm OF NJ
& G. II. Walden, praying that he may be decreed to
have full discharge from all his debts individual
and coparnership, provable under the Bankrupt Act
and upon reading said Petition. ordered that
hearing be had on the sixth day of May, A. D. 1875
and notice Of said hearing not haying been given as
ordered.
1t is ordered by the Court that hearing be had
upon the same, on the second day Of September A. D.
1878, before the Court in Portland, in said District
at 10 o'clock A. M, and that notice thereof be pub
lished in the Portland Advertiser and the Port
land Press, newspapers printed in said District,
once week for three successive weeks and once in
the weekly Advertiser and Press, the last publca-
tion to be thirty days at least before the day of
hearing. and that all creditors who have proved
their debts and other persons in interest may appear
at said time and place, and show cause, if any they
have, why the prayer OF said Petition should not be
granted. VIM. P. PREBLE,
Clerk Of District Court, for said District
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The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12

1rredeemabie paper money ''conver.s the
business of society into a mere lottery; and
when the collapse comes, as come it must,
il casts laborers out of EMPLOYMENT. crush
es manufacturers and merchants and
ruins thousands of honest, industrious
citiZens.'
LANES
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12

convention that nominated him has o,so
made Itself haole to. That convention
adopted platform which declares In favor ot
economical government and by making that
issue virtually arraigns the Republican stats
administration for extravaganza. 1t declares
in favor of as few officials as practicable, and
for the reduction of all salaries. It fayors
biennial sessions of the Legislature. 1t re-
jects woman suffrage. The Kennebec Jour
nat has been at the pains to consult Mr..
Smiths record on these points, and it finds
IN the legislative journals these facts con-
cerning him while he was in the Senate but
a few years ago:
He voted to increase the salary of the judges from
Seminary, private educational institution. '''
p, In favor of increasing the salary of the State
Treasurer from $4,000 to $4,000.
In favor of County Su yervisors of Schools
In favor of the Mill Tax.
In favor of the Industrial School for Girls.
In favor OF $4,000 for the support of the Agricu-
In favor Of Double Mileage to Members of the Leg
He voted in favor of the large sum asked for .ho
Agricultural College, $4,000. ~ 'N0
In favor OF Constitutional Amendment for femaIa
suffrage. -0' 'e'naie
Against submitting to the people a Constitutional
Amendment for biennial elections end Biennial ses.
sons of the Legislature. s7-
Against submitting to the people fSomerset conn.,
ty the question of restoring the shire town TO Nor
ridgewOck. VIVA ~ AVA
From the foregoing it appears that the
Greenbackers have nominated represent
ative OF the very classes they denounce, a
man who has opposed nearly every measure
advocated in the platform they adopted at
Lewiston. He has voted to increase the
number of officials in the service of the
State. He has voted for woman suffrage
which the convention rejects and against
biennial sessions which the convention fayors.
The candidate and the convention have in
deed only one point in common, desire for
success. They are only held together 'sby
the cohesive power of public plunder." Hav
ing no principles in common they have Joined |
forces in order to capture the offices. This
they call great uprising of the people, a
for reform.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12

"7he loss aohich america has sustained, since
the peace, from the pestilential effects of srre.
deensable paper money, on the necessary conf
dence betaceen men, on the necessary confidence in
Mepublic councils, on the industry and morals of
the people and on the character of republican qov-
ernnaent, constitute an enormous debt against the
States charyeable auith this unadUased measure.
aohsch must remain unsatisfed or rather it is an
accumulation ofguilt ao1ich can be espiated no
otheraotse than By voluntary sacrifceon the al.
ar of justice of the pooer aohich has been the in
strurnent CT it-.Jdnaes Madison.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12
ALEXANDER HAMILTON

1t (paper money! tends to aggravate the
inequality Of fortunes; to make the rich richer
and the poor poorer, to multiply nobobs and
paapers, and to deepen ana ,oiden the gulf
Which separated Dues from Lazarus. -TAop,-
as FL, Benton.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12

a paper currency is a great cawse to ann
people and a particular curse to the laborer
of any country, for its depreciation al,vays
falls upon the LdbOrer.-Andreou Jackson
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12

THEY say George Alfred Townsend is to
be called before the Potter committee. That
means some uncommonly tall romancing.
The Senate committee ought also to summon
Townsend and get strong story on the
othar cida
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE -.

We DO not read anonym GUS letters and communi
cations The name and address of the writer are In
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., 1878-06-12

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS ts turnishsa
with Card certificate couptersi gnec bv Stanley n
Pullen, Editor. All railway, Steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demandin,
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
Ournal.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12

Paper emissions by the government are
OF n natare SO liable to abuse, L may say
so certain to be abused, that the wisd om of
the government will be shown by never
trusting itself w th so sed ucing and dam
gerous a power.''
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12

"Capital may be produced by Industry and
accumulated by economy, but only jugglers
will propose to create it by legerdemain tricks
with paper."-Thomus Jefferson.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12
WANTS..

VYTANTED IMMEDIATELY. One hundred
w enterprising young men and ladies, of good
address, canvass for new and very useful domes-
tic article. An invention which has long been wau-
ted in every family, but has not hitherto been sun
piled to the market. No family can afford to be
without it. Quick saies and large profits to the ven
der, and perfect satisfaction to the buyer, are the
nation inquire Gin person if possible). OF A F.
MEAD, No. 5 Free St., Portland, Me. Office hours
from l to 4. je1ld1w*
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12
New Modern Style House ON Con-
gFeSS street for Sale or to Let.

Two story house No. s16 Congress street, between
Vaughan and Ellsworth, rooms modern improve
ments, suit of parors with marble mautes, open
CRATE, bath room finished in ash and black walnut,
wash bowls hot and cold water in bath room. cham
bers and kitchen, cemented cellar, &c. Price only
$4,000, and liberal terms of payment. Rent $3.50 per
year including water. Apply to
f. G. PATTERSON, 3791 Congress Street.
juf diff
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IN BANKRUPTCY.

TN BANKRUPTCY.-Di Court of the
L United States, District of Maine, In the matter
of M. & G. FL. Walden, Bankrupts.
This is TO give notice that petition was presented
to the Court the twentysecond day of March, 1873
by Merrill Walden, of Portland, a Bankrupt, indi-
vdually and as member of the firm of NJ. & G H
Walden. praying that he may be decreed to have
full discharge from all his debts, individual and CO.
partnership, provabe under the Bankrupt Act, and
upon reading said Petition, it was ordered that
hearing be had on the sixth day OF May, A. d. 1878
and notice of said hearing not having been given as
ordered,
1t is now ordered by the Court that a hearing be
had upon the same, on the second day of September
A. D. 1873, before the Court in Portland in said Dis
trict, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, and that notice thereof be
publshe1 in the Portland Advertiser and the Portland
Press, newspapers printed in said District, once a
week fer three successive weeks, and once in the
weekly Advertiser and Press the last publication to
and that all creditors who have proved their debts
and other persons in interest, may appear at said
why the prayer of said Petition should not be grant
ed. VIM. P. PREBLE,
Clerk OF District Court for said District.
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For Sale Cheap, or Exchange for
City Property.

A Pleasant Suburban Residence,
COMPRISING a two story house, shed, carriage
~ house. and barn. with two acres of land, and
more if desired Buildings all well finished, and in
good repair. Situated about thirty minutes ride
from City Hall, and within three minutes walk of
railroad station, six trains daily, each way, Pos
session given Immediately. Inquire of F. G. PAT
TERSON, Real Estate Agent, 3794 Congress Street.
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SUMMER RESORTS.
OCEAN HOUSE COACH.
SEASON AE ISIS

nN and after SUNDAY, June 9th, the Ocean
" House Coach will run as follows:
Leave Ocean House for Portland at 7.30 q. m. and
3.20 p. m.
Leave falmouth Hotel for Ocean House at a. nj,
and p M, Preble House at 9.05 a. and sos D. m.
Fare rs cents. Baggage extra je7d1m
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House for Sale

TN Western part of city, New House containing
Il all the modern improvements. Inquire at this
office. audit
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Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
CORTLAND PUBLISHING co,

AT 109 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND.
NERMs: Eight Dollars Year in advance. To
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TIES OF ADVERTISING: One inch Of space, the
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so ce nts per square for each subsequent insertion
ddress all communications TO
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New House and Stable for Sale i'm
Deerins.
HOUSE contains Parlor and Sitting room, with
III MAI BILE mantel each,) Dining-room and Kitch-
en-, and five sleeping rooms, all finished good stye
Can look all over Portland from the first floor:
l.. j. PERKINS,
my25dtf 4s9Congress Street. Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12
NBW MUSIC BOOKS |!

Has 20 pages OF the best or Music.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12
Stock and Stand for Sale.
1878.

sENHE subscriber wishing to make change in bus-
Il mess offers his stock and stand situated In No
yarmouth, Me-, near "Walnut Hin.'' The STOCK
consists OF the usual variety kept in country stores
For further particulars enquire OF CHAS.
MCLA AOGH LIN q CO 81 Commercial St., Portland
or the subscriber on + premises.
my10eodti&w j. s. STANWOOD
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-12
WANTED.

A SITUATION as Clerk or Bookkeeper (both
"A Single and Double Entry or Travelling Sales
man. Had several years. experience in the Grocery
business. Being well acquainted could command a
good trade. Can furnish the best of references Ad-
dress 2. o. Box 2l6 Bath, Me.
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