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The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

AS N very important source of strength
and security, cherish public credit. One
method of preserving il is to nse it
sparingIy as possible; avoiding occasions
of expense by culsivating peace, but res
rnembering also that timely disbursen enfs
TO prepare for danger frequently preven
much greater disbursements 90 FepeI ID !:
avoiding likewise the accumulation of
debt. nof only by stunning occasions of
expense, but by vigorous exertiOns in time
of peace 10 discharge the debts wiaicl, un-
nvoidablc wars niay have cccasioneGi, nos
ungeuerOusfy throwing upon posterity She
burdess which we ourselves ought 90 bear.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

"1He loss aohich america has sustained, since
the peace, from the pestilentiaI effects of ire
deensable paper money, on the necessary conf
hepablic councils, on the industry and morals of
the people and on the character of republican gou-
ernnaent, constitute an enormous debt against the
States chargedble NTH this anad0aSed measure,
achach must remain unsatisfed, or rather 1t is an
accumulation ofg1ilt aohicb can be e1piated no
otheraoise than By voluntary sacrifice on the al
ar of fjustice of the poaoer ousicb has been the tn-
straanent cf fit.-JdnaeS Madison.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

THAT was neat bit of satire by Congress-
man Chittenden on some of the financial
demagogues in Congress in offering his bill
providing that ''every father of a family"
shall make an estimate of the amount of
money needed ''to support his household
economically but comfortably" and that the
Secretary of the Treasury shall forward to
such father the required sum in greenbacks
every month.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

THE newspapers are indebted to Senator
Blaine for so amending the sundry civil an.
preparation bill in regard to advertising as to
remove all difficulties caused by the ruling of
the Department of Justice a year ago. 1t
makes payment at the old rates for all ad-
vertisements printed since that opinion and
makes the same payment imperative in the
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21
JAMES BUCHANAN.

'Such a medium (irredeemable paper mon
cyl has always been liable to auctuation. 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 man, Chief Justice Mar
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

IT is curious that the disposition which the
Peace Congress will probably make of the
man empire in Europe to Roumelia, was the
arrangement proposed by Napoleon to Alex
ander seventy years, ago. Had it been
adopted then Europe might have heen saved
two wars-and perhaps have been inflicted
by q Dozen
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

"A return TO specie payments at she earli-
est possible period compatible with due re-
gard TO all interests concerned, houId ever
be kept in view. Fluctuations i'm the value
of currency are always injurious and to
reduce these nucfuatiOns TO the lowest pos
sibie point will always be n leading pur-
pose i'm wise legislation. Convertibiiity
prompt and certain convertibiiity into
coin is acknowledged TO be the best and
surest safeguard against them.
ABRAHAM IGNCNE.N
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

THE appointment of Mr.. Sumner /. Kim
ball of this State as chief of the New Life
Saving Service and Revenue Marine Bureau
is an excellent one and fit recognition of
Mr.. Kimball's eminent merit and great sue.
cess In promoting the efficiency of the Ser
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

THE Berlin physicians have given public
warning to nurses not to wheel children in
their carriages, sitting backwards. They
say that harm ensues to the brain and
to the nerves of sight when objects pass by
the eyes in this unnatural way.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

1t paper money! tends to aggracate the
inequality Of fortunes; to make the rich richer
and the poor poorer, to multiply nabobs and
paapers, and to deepen ana widen the gulf
achich separated Dioes from Lazarus. .-Thom-
Ms H. Bepsep
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 2I.

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., 1878-06-21

Il paper currency is great curse to ana
people and a particular curse to the la5orer
of any country, for its depreciation al,oays
falls upon the lobOrer.-Andre,o Jackson.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

Erredeemabie paper money converts tlse
business of society into "A mere lottery; and
when the collapse comes as come il must,
ft casts Iaborers ont of employment. crush
es manufacturers and merchants and
ruins thousands of honest, industrious
eitizens.n
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21
Examination of Teachers.

FEyHE Committee on Examination of Candidates
4 for Teachers of the Public Schools of Portland
will hold a session at the High School Building, on
the first day of July next at 10 a m. Persons de-
srous of positions teachers in the public schools
not having taught in the city the past year, whether
holding certificates or not, must present themselves
for examination as above. THOMAS TASH,
Superintendent of Schools.
Portland, June 4, 1878. je5td
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

EVERY regular attache Of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate couDtersigned by Stanley T.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hote
managers will confer a favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

"Captal may be produced by Industry and
accumulated by economy, but only juggIers
will propose to create it by legerdeman tricks
with paper" ."-Tbomas Jefferson.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

paper emissions by the government are
of n nature so liable TO abuse, may say
SO certain 10 be abused, that she wisd Om of
ihe government will be shown by never
trusting ifseIf w th SO seducing and dan
gerous power'
ALEXANDER HAMILTON.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

THE Old Catholics in Bonn are discussing
at their Whitsuntide Synod the question of
celibacy of the priests. In South Germany
large party is arising and demanding its abo-
lition.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21
HarBsswehl House.
Opened Lume Is, RS7S.
Al. MERRFNEAN. PROPRIETOR.

FzyHIS HOTEL, which has just been completed on
Mansion House, and just north of the steamboat land
ing, stands on slightly location, and contains 45
well-turnished rooms. Its verandas overlook the
broad Atlantic on the side white from the other
be the most beautiful sheet of water in the
world, viz, Casco Bay, with its 365 islands. From
& any or i's wiows O VIEW can De ootalneg mat Ior
Harpswel 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
bine to make it summer resort the delight
ful 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,
jeIeod2m% West HarpsWel Maine
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21
New Modern style House ON Com
greSS street for Sale Oh. tn Let

Two story house No. si6 Congress street. between
Vaughan and Ellsworth, rooms, modern improve
ments, suit of patlors with marble mantels. open
CRATE, bath room finished in ash and black walnut
wash bowls, hot ana 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, S795 Congress Street.
jul dtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
City OF Portland

NOTICE is hereby given that the sJcint Standing
XY Committee on Laying out New Streets,' to
whom was referred the petition of Frank Simonds
that part of Federal street the northwest side
thereof, from India to Hancock streets, be discon-
tinued said committee will meet at Junction of Fed
eral and India streets, on WEDNESDAY, the TWEEN
ty-sxth instant, at O'Clock P. NJ to hear all par
ties interested and then determine and adudge if
public convenience requires that that part of Federal
street should be discontinued and if they should so
adiudge Will then and there discontinue that part of
Federal street and fix the damages as required by
law.
M. NJ. BUTLER,
JAMES e. HASELTINE,l Committee
ISAAC d. CUSHMAN, on
ALBERT SMITH, Laying out
ISAAC HAMILTON, New Streets,
JACOB w. ROBINSON,
jelS dtd
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

= goEs - sale =
TfHe new aSad thoroughly bsaist
house Ellsworth sd. Very pleas
samtEy situated; i'm the healeHaiest
part of agae city, The best bargain
Esl Gfac market this season.
Apply ON gise premises.
Js Es. AVERTEL.
july3l dtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

Mo ~ Il " to loan on first class Real Estate
NAO4S "a Z Security, in Portland, tl'''- or Vi
cinity. Rents collected, taxes paid &c. on Com
mission. Apply to f. &. PATTERSON, Dealer in
Real Estate, 3794 Congress Street. noiSdtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

is published every THURSDAY MORNING at $3.50
year, If paid in advance at $500 year.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch of space, the
length of column, constitutes square"
81 so per square, daily first week: % cents per
week after three insertions less, $1O0; contnu-
ing every other day after first week, so cents.
Halt square, three insertions, or less 75 cens one
week, Sl.00; 50 cents per week after.
SP sCIAL NOTICES, one third additional.
Under head OF "AMUsEMENTs'' and "AUUTIoN
SALES, 81 90 per square per week. three insertions
or less, S1.50
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PREss (Which has large circulation in every part
of the sta e) for S10O per square for first Insertion
and 30 ats per square for each subsequent insertion
Address all communications TO
POR LAND PUBLISHING CO.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21
TwO Teneznaemds.
no Let.
10 Let

NNE of the most desirable rents on Congress ST.,
W opposit the park, No. 1886. Apply to L. TAY-
I.OR, High street Wharf. jesdtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays exceptedl by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.

NJ 4V0 Nh 7lI1A1'on ~ I UNI A1ANDs
TERMS: Eight Dollars Year in advance. To
mail subscribers Seven Dollars Year if paid in ad-
vance.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21
SUMMER RESORTS.
OCEAN HOUSE COACH.
SEASON OF Esss.

" House Coach will run as follows:
Leave Ocean House for Portland at 7.30 a. m. and
800 p. m.
and D. M, Preble House at 9.05 a. n and sos %. m.
Fare rs cents. Baggage extra. je7d1m
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21
smaa,H Tenerrpents TO Let.

FAyHE house No. 16 High St., between Danforth and
N York. JONAS w. CLARK,
je5dtf 558 Congress Street.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21

4 CHECKLEK HOUSE at Aibby,s
grSfz-ne Neck. formerly Pr0uts Neck,
flSIIE ScBrborO Beach, Maine. Will be
fsEIaI,E opened Juns s5tb, ES1S.
t.kE5sH This new and commodious house offers
unequaed advantages for transient and summer
boarders at this well-known sea side retreat.
Splendid sea and shore views Superior fishing and
sailing. Still and surf bathing free from undertow.
Post office address, Oak Hill.
mysd3m MRS. T. B. FOSS.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-21
FOB SALE.

an Stevens Plains, in Deering, new 2-story
W house and l., with rooms; stable and hem
house; 5000 feet Of land Prices and terms easy.
Apply at the Deering Real Estate Office,
WoCGfards.
jeIO DIV
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20
LOCAL NOTICES.

FLoYD's candies are often initiated, but
never equaled.
IF you want to improve your eyesight, call
on r. Bertschy.
lNvALIDs requiring a stlmulant made from
pure grain and free from fusil-oil should pur-
chase Green Brier.
THE plumbing and fitting establish
ment of J. w. Y. Browne is now regularly
open. Orders promptly attended to.
QUERY.-"Why will men smoke common
tobacco when they can buy Marburg B. 8
Seal of North Carolina at the. same prlce?'
DR.. HINsoN, the famous dentist, is rapidly
convalescing and will be able to attend to his
patrons in few days, as well as to the public.
HIGHEST cash prices paid for secondhand
clothing, carpets AID jewelry at Philip
Simon's, IS Beale street. Orders promptly
attended to.
Mrs. A. NJ. NEwsoM, having secured the
services of competent druggist, will con-
tinue the business of the late A. NJ. Newsom,
at rs Charleston avenue. The store will be
opened on Friday, November 22d.
THE lady managers of the Church Home
are requested to meet me at Calvary church
ON Wednesday, the twentieth instant, at
eleven o'clock in the morning.
HELEN s. j. HARRIS, President.
WISH to inform my patrons that | am
making those caramels which have no equal
Also nice variety of cakes and pastries for
lunch. Have now established a first class
ladies' restaurant, where oysters and all deli
cacies may be had.
WIN. FLOYD, 279 Main street.
B. A. HoLLENBERG offers the services of
the Memphis steam-dyeing establishment to
his many friends and patrons, and his sue.
cess in business is a guarantee of fine and
most satisfactory work. Ladies' and gents
IL i loka
proved methods, and colors positively fast.
Prices to suit the times.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20
MERIT RECOGNIZED.
Louis Daltrofr. Chief OF the Howard
Burial Corps. Receives the Reward
that Is his Due for Faithful
work.

We have particular pleasure in making a
place for the following letters, and fulfill duty we
have long had before us to bear our personal testi-
with which Mr.. Datrof performed the very disagree
able duties that devolved upon him. He is one of
the bravest Of the brave BE not only closed the
eyes and covered the face of the dead victims OF
the yellow fever-but he often prepared them with
his hands for their last resting place and put
them away decorously the scarcity of labor and
brave men like himself would permit. BIS task was
understanding to his post all through the fever
and coming out of il, thank God, unscathed- His
was the highest type OF moral courage, and he de-
served these letters, which We indOrse again:
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
MEMPHIS, Tenn, November 10, 1873.
Louis Daltroff:
DEAR SIR-In parting with you as superintendent
OF buTials of the Howard association, permit me to
express to you my thanks for the faithful and eff
Client manner In which, at all times, whether In the
night day, sunshine or rain. you have responded
to every demand on you for attention, and also for
the uniform courtesy of manner to myself and all
coming within your attention. With most sincere
regards, l am your true friend,
JOHN JOHNSON.
Superintendent Nurses Howard Association.
MEMPHIS, TENN, November Is, 1878.
Mr.. Louis Daltroff:
DEAR SIR-It affords me more than ordinary
pleasure to bear evidence to the efficient manner in
which you have performed your duties during the
epidemic Just ending. Your work attending to the
burial of the Howard dead" was the most dIsa.
greeable Of any. have ever found you ready, day
or night, and In sunshine and rain. With my best
wishes for your in life, most truly your
friend, A. D. LANGSTAFF, President
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20
.guvuD En. D0u't GetLeft.

Why not you? A Fl. Morgan, of Phila-
delphia, drew one-half of $4,000, September
Both; Q. P. Anderson, of Troy, Indiana, drew
one-half Of $4,000 in same drawing.
The next, Or sixth drawing of Common
wealth distribution company, will take place
in Louisville, Kentucky, November Both.
The rush for tickets is extraordinary
whole tickets cost only So. $4,000 cash
prizes.
Send now for tickets TO T. j. Commerford,
secretary, Louisville, Kentucky. See adyer-
tisement
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20

TEEN of all members of the beEch and bar with
bei1on he was resident OF Wisconsin. enlisted IN
the TWenty-ninth Wisconsin infantry regiment, De
came member OF General c. c. Washburn's stan,
and at the close of the settled down to the prac
ability he has been chosen TO preside the circuit
court of Tennessee He has given some encourage
ment that he may return TO Madison to spend the
summer months, where he Will be welcomed by
warm hearts" The book mentioned above was
partially written by Judge Hutchinson, Judge Pierce
opponent in the late canvass, and was, with TWO
months labOTlous work, completed by Judge Pierce
In the interest OF Mr. Hutchinsons children.
The Cotton News association, according
to adjournment, held meeting yesterday evening.
with President Rambaut In the chair. After con-
siderable discussion the president stated the debt to
be small and that the amount owing the aS5ocla
tlon would probably cover the Indebtedness. Mr.:
oil money owing the association, and after paying
of the indeb ednesS to turn any and all funds
Left in his hands TO the board OF directors. The
committee appointed 10 confer with the directors OF
the cotton exchange, reported that the members OF
this association would be received as members OF
dues one hundred dollars per annum, and that no
Individual member of this association can be as
sessed for any back debts of the exchange. The
financial committee reported sufficient funds on
hand pay all the Indebtedness of the association
After some little discussion In regard to the liabili
ties of the association, which appear to be very
small, Mr.. Townsend moved complimentary vote
of thanks be rendered the president and other
officers; particularly TO the secretary, Mr.. Z. G..
La Hache, for the efficient and able manner In
which he has conducted the affairs OF the associa-
ton and kept the records or the board. There not
being any other business, Mr.. c. T. Curtis made a
motion that the meeting adjourn sine de; being
seconded, IL was carried UNANIMOUSLY.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20
Saturday, December IA, 1875,

within legal hours the following described property
situated In Shelby county, Tennessee, tOwit: Known
part of Lot No. 10, in Block SO: Beginning at
stake 50 feet west of the intersection or the south
line of Vance street with the west line of Orleans
street, thence west 30 feet thence south with Pet
tits east line 156 feet to 2Ufoot alley; thence east
with the north line of said alley 81 feet; thence
north 1876 7-12 feet to the beginning.
Terms of Sale-Cash. Equity of redemption barred.
November II, 1878. Z. A. COLE, C. and NJ.
smith h for snt
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20
Chancery Sale of Real Estate.

No. 1915 Chancery Court of Shelby County-Por-
ter, Taylor L Co. vs.. ]. NJ Williams ct al.
PY virtue of an interlocutoTy decree for sale. en-
ID tered in the above cause on the 2Sth day of
June, 1878, / will sell, at public auction, to the
highest bidder, in front of the Clerk and Masters
office Courthouse building Main street, Memphis,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20
Notice.

Rev. A. Holmes, chairman Of the Preach
ers' aid association, announces that this asso-
citation is in no manner connected with the
Garfield orphan asylum.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20
Embraces Liver Medicine. Fifty Cents,

For all liver complaints and their attendant
evils, bilious attacks, constipation, dyspepsia,
headache, fever and aRue, malaria, etc, this
is speedy remedy. Purely vegetable and
pleasant taste. &. w. Jones & Co., Mem
nhis AGENTS
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20
Administrator Notice.

MEMPHIS, TENN, November Z, 1873.
HAVING been appointed and qualified as the
IL Administrator of the estate or Henry Hack,
deceased, all perso indebted to said estate will
please come forward and settle those having claims
against the estate will present them at once.
WIN. DENIES, Administrator,
Corner Second aud Jackson streets.
Belcher and jordan, Attorneys.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20
Proof Positive
That Dooley's Yeast

That DooIey yeast powder is the most effec-
tive and reliable baking powders in the mar
weight and strength, economical, and never
falling in excellent results
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20
Administrators Notice,

HAVTNG been appointed and qualified by the
LII Probate Court of Shelby county as Admins
TRAITOR on the estate of S. ID. Mangum, deceased
notice is hereby given TO all creditors of said estate
to present their claims to my attorney ]. NJ. Greg
Org, at his office in Memphis. And all persons In
debed to said estate requested TO call there and
settle, settle with my agent, Ben R. Henderson, at
COlliervlle. ANDREW ID. GWYNNE. Admir-.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20
Truth i'm a Nutshell.

The most valued medical preparations
always meet with the most unwarrantable
imitators. who endeavor to trade on its mer
its. Therefore, whenever you ask your drug
glst for DR.. C. NJ Lanes Vermifuge, always
see that the signature of Fleming Bros,
Pittsburg," is on the wrapper,
Don forget about those sewing machines
at ten dollars less than you can get them
anywhere else, at J. d. ALDRIcH's,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20
New Coal Yard.

We will, on Monday morning, open our
branch coal yard, on Madison street, at the
bayou, where coal will be sold at Wholesale
and retail.
c. B. BRYAN & co.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20
Charles Kney's Market.

At Nos. As and 48 Beale street, is prepared to
furnish steamboats,, hotels and restaurants
with the best of fresh meats, vegetables, fish,
oysters and all kinds of game on short notice
is his authorized agent, all orders from whom
will be promptly filed
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20

BUTTERICK's patterns of ladies', misses
and chlldren's wear, winter styles, just re-
ceived at 254 Second street.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20
PRESCRRTION FREE

INOR THE SPEEDY CURE OF Seminal Weakness,
u Lost Manhood and all disorders brought on by
indiscretion or excess. Any druggist has the ngre
dents. DR. JACQUES d CO.,
100 West Sixth street, Cincinnati.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20

For Upward OF Thirty Years
Mrs. Winsiow's soothing syrup has been used
for children. It corrects acidity of the stom-
ach, relieves iOi1ld collie, regulates the bowels.
cures dysentery and didTT'ied, whether arising
from teething or other causes. An old and
well-tried remedy. Twenty-Five cents a bottle
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20

BUrTERICK' s delineator of fashions for
December now ready at 254 Second.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20
Saturday. December z, Iszs,

within legal hours, the following described property
situated in Shelby county, Tennessee, tOWit Gel.
tain lot In the Butler division of the city of Mem
phis. in Block No. being Lot No II, designated,
on Williamson's map of the city, bounded as fol.
lows, ID wit: Beginning on the west side of Causey
street, about one hundred and eighty feet north OF
Calhoun street, at the southeast corner of lot sold
to VIM. T. Hines in july. 1872; running thence
south with west side of Causey street sixty feet to
the northeast corner of lot No. -; thence west one
hundred and eighty feet, to a stake; thence north
sixty feet to said Illness south boundary lne thence
with said line 10 Causay street. to the beginning
TERMS OF SALE-On credit of six months,
purchaser to execute note with approved security
chase money. Equity of redemption barred. No
yember IL, S7S. E 4. COLE, c. and NJ,
By +. B. MHenry ID. c. and NJ.
Minor MeriVgptheF- Sol Commit
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-20

| OF all kinds on hand and made to order by
Dickinson, No. 800 Main street.