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PROPOSALS.
Proposals for Plans for the Normal
School Buildings at GOrham.

NyHE Building Committee invite proposals for
Il plans for the Normal School building to be
erected in Gorham.
Said building is to be of brick, two stories high,
with cellar under the whole of it.
1t must contain rooms follows, viz: One large
room, to be on the second floor, having floor sur
face OF not less than 1880 feet; five recitation rooms,
each having floor surface Of not less than 800 feet;
two mode-school rooms, each having floor surface
of not less than $50 feet; library and teachers
room, each having floor surface Of not less than
800 feet; two cloak rooms of suitable size aud con-
venient for-say two hundred pupils. Also suit
able water closets.
The rooms are to be finished in black ash, wains-
coated TO the height OF the bottom of the windows.
and with hard pine floors. The stairs to be of hard
wood.
With each plan must be given specification of
quality, quantity and cost of the different materials
to be used, and cost of labor required to fully
plete the building according to such plan, and a
statement whether the person presenting it will
agree to construct it accordingly at his estimates
Proposals will be received uatil April "a, 1873.
The committee the right to reject any of the
plans offered, but will pay for the one accepted.
The person whose plan is accepted will, subject to
the approval of the Trustees of the Normal School,
probably be selected the architect for the building
and be employed accordingly.
Propos ais should be addressed to the undersigned,
at Gorham. JOHN A. WATERMAN,
Treasurer, and for Building Committee.
April 9, 1873. apri0diw
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ESTABLISHED JUNE ss, 1s6s.--vOL. Is.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

TERMS: Eight Dollars Year in advance. To
mail subscribers Seven Dollars Year if paid in ads
vance.
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The reply of the Russian Chancellor to
the English circular note is adroit. The
weak point of Salisbury's dispatch is at once
touched-that is, the failure of England to
suggest any plan for the settlement of the
existing difficulties better than that afforded
by the treaty of San Stefano. The tone of
the reply is firm and moderate. The Chan
cellor explains and defends the concessions
asked for by Russia, but does not insist that
they are beyond discussion. His complaint
of English suspiciousness is well-grounded.
1t is the habit of England to suspect when
she is dealt with frankly, and to trust when
she is being .ricked. She is always suspi-
cious at the wrong time.
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ACCORDING to Edward King there has
been great development in Industrial inven-
tion as well as in the fine arts under the Re-
publican rule in France. The latest applica-
cation of practical science is the electric light
which now illuminates Paris. One Of the
electric candles, he says, gives as much light
as hundred gas jets. Gas looks yellow,
muddy, and petty beside this grand fire
which defies darkness. 1t has annihilated
the nighttime. In city lighted by it the
smallest object is as distinctly seen as at
noor-dav
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To Let.

~ IV LEte =
A PLEASANT sunny Rent of seven rooms, with
"A all the modern improvements, at 40 Dan forth
street, mh19dtt
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The Record of the HOuse.

Ihe lncapaclty OF the Democratic party to
govern the country is strikingy shown By the
record OF the Democratic House. That body
has passed most of its time in defending first
the abuses of its own officials, their lawessness
and venality. and second in attempts to ex-
plain away the bad conduct of its predecessor.
What time it could spare from wrangles
about the misdeeds of its own servants and
quarrels about the patronage it has passed in
attempting to throw upon the Administra-
tion the responsibility for the impaired eff
cheney of the public service caused by Demo-
cratic niggardliness, in passing deficiency
bills rendered necessary by Democratic fail
ure to provide for the necessities of Govern
ment, in attacks upon the public credit. in
unseating Republicans so as to increase the
Democratic majority, and in the introduction
of Southern claims upon the Treasury. Be-
cause it and its Democratic predecessor could
not find time to attend to the matter and
would not vote money for the necessary
clerical aid applicants for pensions have been
kept waiting over a year. But it could find
time to consider bill to pay the rebel mail
contractors twice-a bill that would have
been passed but for lucky discovery made
by the Republican minority. 1t has grossly
neglected the public business, and spent the
time which belonged to the public service
in useless discussion or in the manufacture
of party capital. The chief work it has done
has been to double the number of its en-
ployes, to delay the appropriations necessary
for the proper conduct of the public business,
to labor with its might to reduce the army
and cripple the consular service, to prosecute
investigations that have resulted in nothing
except to give employment to horde CT
spies and bummers who are paid from the
Treasury for giving testimony of no value, to
make pretended reductions in expenses while
preparing the way for gigantic raid upon
the Treasury in the interest of the South.
Such is the record of the Democratic
House. Instead of devoting its time to the
intelligent consideration of the public bust
ness it is urging Southern claims and jobs
with eager persistency. The measures which
engage its attention when it is not quarrel
ing over its patronage are the reftlnding of
the cotton tax, amounting to $60O00,000;
the building of the Mississippi levees and
the Texas Pacific railroad, at cost of hum
dreds of millions; the extension Of the iu-
risdiction of the claims commission, cover
ing claims that reach $500, 900, 900; the re-
opening of the old cotton cases; the repeal
of the law making disloyalty bar against
claims. and MANY other schemes of Iika
character. All these measures introduced
this session will become laws if the Demo.
Gratis but get control Of the government.
They will have the Senate next year. If
they can only hold the house they may do
what they please.
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Sea Side Hotel TO Let.

4 NHE Bay View House, Old Orchard
E3 Il Beach, Saco, Me. so rooms, best situa-
EH tion on the coast of Maine, fine bathing fish
IL new, cost $22 900. Will be leased for term
Of years to responsible party-turnished or unfur-
nished. Will sell exchange for city property il de-
sired. Photograph of hotel can be seen on applica-
ton to F. G. PATTERSON, 3793 Congress Street,
Portland Me. mh18dtf
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DEsIDENCE of the late DIR. Reynolds. A one
HI and a half story House, Stable and outbuild-
ings in good repair with about one acre of land un
der good state of cultivation, fruit trees. grape
vines &c. Situated within five minutes walk Of the
Depot Post Office and the new Normal School. For
particulars enquire of CHARLES H. HASKELL or
DANIEL G. EMERY, Gorham.
Portland, March %, 1878.
mch23 d9m*
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THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL IL.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The nane 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 CON-
muncations that are not used.
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FOR SALE.

nESIRABLE and elegant Hotel and
crHs IL Livery stable for sale. Business
EkAAIH interests in California recurring my i'm
t!EG5.H mediate and personal attention have nduc-
EEMa.H ed me to offer my hotel property, the
searspOrt House, in Searsport, Me-,
for SALE This house is so widely and favorably
known as not to require particular description.
Sufficient to say that the house is large and COM
modious with all modern improvements, and situat-
ed in of the most pleasant and thrifty villages in
New England, and dong first rate business offers
extra Inducements as safe and reliable investment;
for profitable and paying hotel business it is unsur
passed in Maine. The hotel and livery will be
sold separate or together desired. Shall sell on or
before May 1st next. Correspondence invited as to
prices terms &c. Personal examination of the prop
erty preferred. Come and see. w. III. MATHEWS.
mar12 d2m
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
City of Portland.
I'm the Year One Thousand Eight Hun
dred and Seventy-Eishf.
An Ordinance Relating to Dogs.

d mon Council Of the City of Portland, in City
Council assembled as follows:
Section 1st-Every owner or keeper Of dog shall
censed for one year in the Office of the City Clerk by
paying therefor to said clerk the of twenty-five
cents, and shall cause it to around its neck
collar distinctly marked with the owners name and
registered number, and shall pay into the City Treas
uTy for such license one dollar.
Section 2d.-Whoever keeps dog contrary to the
provisions of this ordinance shall forfeit ten dollars
to be recovered on complaint to use for the city.
Section 3d-All fines and penalties provided in the
preceding sections may be recovered on complaint
before any court of competent jurisdiction in this
city.
Section 4th-Al other ordinances relating to IL
censes for dogs are hereby repealed.
Section 5th-Tbis ordinance shall take effect on
after its approval.
Approved March 80, 1878. apr3d1m
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THE return of government bonds from Eu-
rope reminds us once more that by the pas
sage of the silver bill we lost the opportunity
to speedily refund the bonded debt at low
rate of interest and so relieve the country of
many millions of dollars of taxation.
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REPRESENTATIVE WRIGHT is another
man who favors the Micawber plan of paying
debts by contracting others. He proposes
that the government should make forced
loan upon the people of four hundred mil
lion dollars,
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THE action of the Democratic House in
placing Gen. Shields upon the retired list was
trick. The Democrats knew that the vote
amounted to nothing and would be of no
benefit to the manned Union Veteran.
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FAsT-DAY by greater than Grimm's law,
the law of custom, has become feast-day.
Our rigid Puritan forefathers themselves be-
gan the change. They longed for the Easter
eggs, not for the pictures on the shell but the
meat within, land so set the practice of boiling
and eating eggs on the day they were sup
posed to eat nothing. The practice still OBJ
tains in country villages. There and here
the day is one of general idleness aud 50 good
to have.
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FOR SALE.

NIHE Homestead of the late John Merrill, situated
Il in Falmouth, on the line of the Maine Centeral
Railroad, about one mile from the Depot in Cum
berland contains about thirty of first rate land,
with good buildings, also wood lot of eleven acres.
Enquire of j. 7. Merrill 159 Federal Street, F. W.
Talbot, az Commercial Street, or FENWICK
MERRILL, near the premises. marl5d8w*
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.enteeI Resideuce no LEI.

TTyHE three story brick house 4Os Congress ST.,
j Congress Sc Square, east OF Plymouth church,
hot and cold water. House warmed by steam,
pleasant and sunny. Best location in the city for
a Physician. Possession given April 1st Apply to
F. G. PATTERSON, 3794 Congress Street,
mar30 d2w.
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THE accounts of Glover's smelling commit.
tee should have thorough examination be-
fore they are allowed. The country wants
to know for what services those experts were
paid
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choice Building Lots For Sale.

IN Deering The "Freeman'' garden SO called,
situated on the line of horse cars, Pleasant st.
is now divided into house lots three lots 50x30 each
fronting Pleasant St. and three lots. same size 'front.'
ing South St. and offered for sale. Choice apple and
pear trees given away with each lot if applied for
soon. Apply to f. G. PATTERSON, 3791 Congress
Street. mar30d2W
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CORLISS
FIRE PROOF STOVE POLISH,

Rest in the world! CAMS be bent! This
Polish is made OF better materials and gives darker
and better polish than any in the market Its espec-
inL qualities are that it requires less rubbing than
any other, and if applied as directed is warranted
not TO produce any Dust will it rust stove if left
without rubbing Try ii. For sale by the manufac-
turer, N. w. CORLISS, Yarmouth, Me. Wholesale
Agents, II. II. KICKER q Co., 17S Fore ST., Port
land, Me. Agents wanted apr4tf
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SPRING HOSIERY.

Our assortment Of Ladies' and
ChildEen's Fancy Hosiery never
presented SO many attractions i'm
the way of Novelties i'm Designs and
Combinations OF COlOrS as we are
able TO show at the present time,
There are so many different
styles that it would be impossible
to enumerate them all or say
which was the most fashionable
so much is left to the taste of the
purchaser. We will simply men.
lion a few of our best bargains in
ChiIdren'S goods:
25 d0z. Fine Pencil Stripes in all
sizes at 2j cts per pair.
20 dOZ. Plain COlOrS with Fancy
COIOred Silk ClOckingS at 81 LIZ
cts, equal to goods sold last year
for 62c.
so dOZ. Very Fine Full Finished
Hose, sizes from to 8 l.2 at so
to 65 cts per pair.
This lot includes EIGHT differ
ent lines, and all the Latest novel;
ties i'm Fancy EmbrOideries and
Combinations of COlOrS. I'm quail
ity these goods are fully equal to
those sold last season at from 75
cts. to 500.
All are invited to examine our
Stock.
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La PAGE seems to have murdered people
enough to make hero of him, that is, if we
judge of heroes by the standard of Alexan-
der's robber.
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REAL ESTATE.

MnNEVt to lean on first class Real Estate
MON T. L Security, in Portland, or vi
cinity. Rents collected, taxes u paid, &c. on Com
Real Estate. 379i Congress Street. no1Sdtf
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FAST DAY, APRIL n. ISIS.

Every club is invited to send delegates, and it is
earnestly hoped that large number will be present.
as it is desired to make this Of the most benef-
cent mass meetings ever held in the State and give
new impetus to the reform work in Brunswick.
The usual reduction on the railroads will be made
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For Sale i'm (sorham yiI;age.

A COTTAGE house, large stable attached, ! acre
n garden with fruit trees, grape vines, and with
in three minutes walk of depot and post office. En-
quire on the premises
apr9d2w* JOHN L. CURTIS.
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House for Sale,
For Sale inn Gorham village.

In Western part of city, New House containing
i all the modern improvements. Inquire at this
office. audit
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THE Il story cottage house, No 3s Melbourne ST.,
Il nearly new. II rooms. gas. Sebago and good
drainage lot 4Ox76, is offered for sale at bargain
Terms made known on application to
F. G. PATTERSON, 579a Congress st.
mar30 d3Y
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WANTS.
Wanted.

VNIANT to purchase the stock and fixtures of
w retail Grocery or Tea Store. ANY one
wishing dispose of the same, can hear of custo-
mer by addressing tor one week, "CASH,"
ap9d1ws Post office Box 1887, Portland Me.
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Thursday, The Eleventh day Of April, IS
AS A DAY OF
Public Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer,
TO be observed by the people of this State in solemn
recognition of the obedience and worship due from
us to Almighty God in humble acknowledgement of
eur transgressions of His laws and in earnest sup
plication for divine help and guidance.
Given at the Council Chamber at Augusta this
twenty-itth day of March, in the year Of our Lerd
one thousand eight hundred and seventy y-eght
and Of the Independence of the United States the
one hundred and second.
SELDEN CONNOR.
By the Governor.
S. j. CHADBoURNE, Secretary of State,
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A NICE house for sale very low, if applied for
"A soon. Terms easy. Or will be leased for a
term of years, to good careful family Inquire Of
E. UPHAM,
mar9dtt or SMITH, GAGE & co.
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THE Nep Era again reiterates the false
statement that the paper money in circula-
ton in 1865 was 81, ,759, ,7e7,O7s. One would
like to believe that it makes this assertion
through mistake or Misrepresentation if he
could do so without outraging his own in
telligence. But the falsehood is SO glaring
and the means of ascertaining the truth so
easy thai the conclusion is inevitable that
the New Era wilfully falsifes for the pur-
pose of misleading its readers. By the re-
port of Secretary McCulloch it appears that
the paper circulation of the United States
on the 31st of October 1855 was substan-
TALLY as follows:
o. S. notes and fractional currency S454. O3s2o
Notes of national banks. ......... 1885, 000 00O0 90
Notes of State banks, Including out
standing issues Of State banks con-
verted into National banks. 65,000, ,0C0. 90
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Mass Convention Of Reform Clubs.

State will be held at
BR UNS WICK,
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$704, ,218, ,03S.20
In addition to United States notes, there we're
also outstanding $32, ,535 900 five per cent.
treasury notes and 1902, ,140 compound
interest notes, of which, the Secretary says,
it would be safe to estimate that $4,000, 900
were in circulation as currency. "From this
statement. continues" the Secretary, sit ap-
pears that, without including seven and three
tenths notes, many of the small denomina-
tions of which were in circulation as money
and all of which tend in some measure to
swell the imitation, the paper money of the
country amounted, on the 31st of October to
the sum of 1884, 21S,03S.2o', Now how
many of the 73 10th notes were in circulation
as currency. Turning to the report of the
Comptroller of the Currency for the same
year we find this language. GAS the first
step to be taken towards reduction of the
government issues used as currency sound
policy would indicate the conversion of
all the interest bearing legal tender notes
into fve-twenty six per cent. bonds. 1t is
believed that the slight contraction caused by
such conversion would be scarcely percepti-
BILE, more especially at this time, as it is not
probable that more than .Jtce per cent. of the
whole issue is now in active circulation"
These interest bearing legal tender notes were
issued under the act of June 80, 1864, and
were limited to $2OO,OO0,OO0 (the issue of
March 8, 1865, was not legal tender) so
that per cent. of them, the amount which
the Comptroller says was in circulation,
would be $10,0O0,000. 1t follows therefore
that the total amount of paper money in cir
culation October 81, 1866, was in round num-
bers $745, O0,0OO-not $1,759. 1871 ,O7s as
stated by the Era. Of course this journal
will correct its statement in its next issue.
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STATE OF MAINE.
A p r o Q L "A M TON.
BY THE GOVERNOR,
Thursday, the Eleventh day of ApriI,ls7s

In accordance with long established custom, and
by the advice OF the Executive Council, do hereby
appoint
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TO LET.
House to Let.

MO SO Free street, formerly occupied by Doctor
IN Daveis, with furniture if wanted. Possession
i'm June Apply to E. H. DAVEIS,
aplOd3t~ 95 Exchange Street.
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For Sale.

For Sale.
A FARM pleasantly situated, 81 miles from Port
IN land in Falmouth on the old Yarmouth road
Graves HILL 1t contains 65 acresa good twO-story
house of 10 rooms hard and soft water in house, barn
40x50, stable 20x30 Cuts about 25 tons of hay For
further particulars enquire of ALBERT j. MER-
RILL on the premises. del5eodtt
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To Let.

a GENTEEL first floor rent of seven rooms, gas
n and Sebago, on Oxford street, near Pearl. APP
ply to &c. PATTERSON,
ap10d2w 3793 Congress Street.
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nOUSE, with or without stable, corner of Brack-
III EFT and Gray Streets. Inquire of
f. 8. WATERHOUSE,
mh23 Centennial Block. DIFF
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TO Be Let On Bracket st,
TO LET.

THIRST class three story Brick House near Spring
T. Street. Apply at 1852 Brackett Street.
ap10 isdH
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TO Let.
1.-TWO Tenements on Clark Street, No. II. In
Il quire Of JOHN SWEETSIR, 5 Neal Street.
mar11 diff
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HOTEL TO LEASE.

The New England House, Portland, Me,
Address AUG. P. FULLER,
de28dtf Portland, Me.
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BOARD.
ROard UD Town,

DOOMS, furnished or unfurnished, with board;
HI all the modern cosenences water closets, bath
room, hot and cold water, on same floor; one OF the
sunniest and most desirable locations in the city.
58 BRACKETT ST., corner of Spring st.
mari dtf
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TO Rent.

A PLEASANT lower tenement to let on Salem
IA street. Inquire at 19 Winter street.
mch23 diff
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no Let.

A DESIRABLE tenement of six rooms, in the
IN central part of city, convenient, and in good
repair. Rent low. Apply to W. W. CARR,
mar28dtf 1877 Newbury Street.
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To be Let.

NNE.HALF of the double House 66, corner of
~ Pine and Winter streets. Sanitary arrange
ments unexceptionable.
apISd2w* JOHN SPARROW.
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For Sale or to Let, i'm Deering,
TyHE westerly half of new block on Pleasant St.,
Il containing IL rooms with ample closts, large
pantry, pped for water and gas, with gas fixtures
wash trays, and other conveniences. Being in the
best location, and the line of horse railroad low
taxes, and near good schools, make it one of the
most desirable residences in Deering. Will be sold
on liberal terms or leased May 1st.
d, ROBINSON,
mar25eodtapr15 478 Congress Street.
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Rooms with or without board,
i'm the ADAMS HOUSE.
ap10 d3t*
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TO LET,
A ApIeasant room for two gentle
men, with board, at Alb Congress
street, 4
mar25 ~ d3ws
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TO be Rented.
A VERY desirable front room, with large alcove
"A Bath room upon same floor, Apply at
jan7dtf COG CONGRESS ST.