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The European Situation.

The prospect for peace in Europe is more
unfavorable than it was month ago. Eng
lands opposition to the conditions of the
treaty of San Atnfano is growing stronger.
She has ceased to bluster and has settled
down to "still mad" For the first time
since the fall of Plevna she is really danger
Gus. All her energies are bent to putting
herself in warIike guise, and she believes her,
self fairly prepared for the conflict which her
leading statesmen hold to be inevitable. If
she persists in her determination not to take
part in the Conference unless all the condi-
tions Of the treaty are submitted to that body
for revision she will certainly be unrepre-
sented there, for Russia will never con-
sent at the dictation of England to sur
render the advantages she has won by her
diplomacy and her arms. There is an
increasing feeling of irritation in Rus
sia at the course pursued by her old
antagonist. Russia feels that the course
of the British cabinet is captious and unrea-
sonable, and she regards the presence of the
British fleet in the Sea of Marmora as con-
tinual menace. Feeling thus, any overt act
on the part of Great Britain will provoke the
occupation of Constantinople, and that must
lead to war. In the present temper of the
British people such an act is not improb-
able.
1t does not seem probable that England
will have any allies in war for the preserva-
ton of the Turkish empire or the extension
of Greece. Austria is the only possible ally,
and the conduct of Austria leads to the belief
that she is only haggling over the price of
her consent to the treaty of San Stefano.
The occupation of Bosnia to be followed in
due time by its annexation would be quite in
the line of her policy and a result of the bar
gain in every way agreeable to Russia. Il
England fights she fights single-handed
The issue of such a conflict would be doubt
fal, but it would result in great harm to hel
on account Of her commerce. Had she but
seized Constantinople few months since
she would now be in possession of a strong.
hold from which all the power of Russia
could not drive her. As it is she will have to
struggle with the Russian for the control OF
that city.
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Current Comment.

There are again reports at Washington
that the President.proposes to conciliate the
Republican Senators who do not sympathize
with his policy, nor his administration of it,
by reconstructing his cabinet. Secretaries
Schurz and Evarts are mentioned as the
probable peace offerings, if offerings are to be
made.
Gov. Fairbanks of Vermont makes most
excellent and practical suggestion in his Fast
day proclamation when he says: "Let us
especially pray that he will graclously
vouchsafe to make and keep us as individuals
and as State and nation, infiexlbly honest
even In times of financial depression-so shall
we fulfill our high destiny and transmit to
our children unimpared the rich legacy re-
ceiyed from our fathers"
The sprightliness of Mr.. Blaine in the Sem
ate is causing the ''old Senator'S to debate
among themselves how to preserve the digni-
ty of that august body. Senator Blaine has
what the old-timers call an undignified way
of making Interruptions and it is feared that,
if he is allowed to 60 on unrestrained, the
senatorial dignity will all 60 to smash
Washington Star.
A gentleman with an antiquarian turn Of
mind has been examining the records of Con-
gress on the Doorkeeper question. He finds
that since 1S4O the Democrats have had
trouble with every Doorkeeper of the House
whom they have had the honor of electing.
1t seems to be one of the traditions Of the
party, and as a row about a Doorkeeper and
his paltry patronage is on the level OF the
understanding of the commonest member,
the incentive to indulge is very strong. One
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-27

OF the troubles in the Bookkeeping Depart
ment of the House seems to grow out of the
coupling OF important duties with an insig-
nlncant title. Doorkeeper doesn't sound
well when snorted through the convolutions
Of the trump of fame. If the title of this
Office could be changed to something like
Director OF the House, Custodian Of the
House Barriers, or Sentinel on the Watch
Tower, great amount of power and dignity
would hedge the ncumbent.-W Washington
ID. C) Post (Dem.)
About this time of the year a great many
Republicans take an interest in politics, and
there is no reason why the President should
not also.-Indianapolis Journal
The call for the Democratic State ConveA-
vention of Illinois invites the participation of
all who are opposed to the policy of the party
in power. We could understand the mean
ing better if those who issued the call had
told US ~ which party is in power, and ~
what ''policy" 1t has, If any.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
Secretary Sherman, in following the exam
ample Of Hamilton and Chase, virtually re-
pudiates President Hayes's new tangled pol
icy of executive indifference and isolation.
We would fain hope that this marked devia.
tion from the Presidents notions betokens a
change of policy. 1t is impossible that our
our government should ever be well admin
istered when the intercourse between the
executive and Congress is merely formal and
distant and strictly OFFICIALLY. Y. Herald.
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Reasons Why All Should Use the
ReactiOnary Health Lift.

1t makes strong appeals to the common sense of
every man or woman in every walk OF life. 1t
furnishes an exercise which may and should be in
troduced into every house; which may be practiced
at all seasons in all kinds of weather. by persons OF
both sexes, all ages, and degrees of strength or
much in praise of it, and no one can afford to do
without it. All who investigate thoroughly, use it,
and consider it invaluable and indispensable. 1t is
the safest, simplest, cheapest and most efficient
medicine ever discovered. No claim is set up for it
which is unscientifc or impracticable.
GeneraI.-It is the best of rest. 1t is perfectly
safe. No harm ever came from its use. 1t strains
portion OF the system. 1t directs the vital forces
to the affected parts. By its the health is easily
maintained. The purchase of a Reactionary Litter
is the best kind Of economy. The convenience of
having one in the house is very great.
Mind and Brain. 1t invigorates and
strengthens the brain, and renders il more active
and efficient in all its operations.
steep.-It is the simplest and safest narcotic. 1t
is the most natural and probably the best means of
inducing sound and refreshing sleep.
Nerves.-It is wonderful tonic to the whole
nervous system. 1t is most eficaeious remedy in
paralysis, if taken in time.
Lungs, Throat and Voice.-It gives special
expansion and greater mobility to the chest; en-
larges the lungs increases the volume OF respira-
tion, and brings the voice more fully under control
As preventive and cure of lung diseases it has no
equal. 4
Exercise-It is the most perfect exercise for man
or woman, furnishing the best form Of physical
culture and developement in the safest, easiest.
most thorough and expeditions manner. 1t is
better than the gymnasium, and free from its
than boating and infinitely better than drugs in a
majority of chronic diseases 1t rounds and hardens
the muscles, and educates them into ever ready,
faithful and efficient servants of the will.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-27
Farm For Sale! Brick Yard For
Sale! Timber Lands
For SaIeIli

THE undersigned, desirous of changing. his busi-
ness, offers for sale at bargain, bis homestead,
situated in North Bethel, q miles from the Grand
Trunk Depot at Bethel. the direct stage route to
the Lakes, containing about % acres of good land
about one-half under high state of cultivation,
with fine young orchard in bearing condition.
The House is u story cottage, with ell painted and
blinded with piazza. containing IL finished rooms,
and suitable to accommodate IL to l5 summer board
There is connected with the house suitable out
buildings, a store and stable 3bx50. The farm is
situated the vicinity of the well-known boarding
houses OF G. P. Bartlett, Q. r. Locke. and the new
boarding houses erected by H. R. Goodwin, of the
Lake House, Upton. The scenery is magnificent,
and the facilities for hunting and fishing unsurpas
sed. Also small house of six rooms, stable and !
Of land the cottage. Also 13 acres of sup
eror intervale upon an Island in the Androscoggln
River. Also about 100 of land Sandy River,
10 OF good intervae, about same in pasture and
the balance well covered with wood and timber. a
first class brick yard, connected with this land. Also
100 acres of land in Riley Plantation well covered
with spruce timber of mile from Sandy River,
and miles from the Androscoggin. Also house
hold furniture farming tools, carragies harnesses,
horses cows Sheep hogs and other things connected
with farm and boarding house too numerous to
mention. For further particulars inquire of the
Proprietor, o. G. FROST, on the premises. Terms
made easy. O.C. FROST, Bethel, Oxford Co., Me.
mar21 eOd&W2w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-27

ANOTHER officer of the Democratic House
is under shadow. 1t is the journal clerk
this time, and he is charged with extorting
$500 from widow for assistance in getting
her pension bill through. He says it was not
extortion, only bribery. Nice crowd, that.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-27

THE House did two good things Monday in
rejecting Goodies bill for the destruction of
the sinking fund and Springer's bill in the in
terests of the bonanza men. Fortunately
these measures required two-thirds vote for
consideration. The yea vote on the Goode
bill, 122, is probably the infationist strength
in the House,
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For Sale i'm Gorham village.

DESIDENCE of the late DIR. Reynolds. A one
III and half story House, Stable and outbuild-
ngs 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 FL. HASKELL or
DANIEL @. EMERY, Gorham.
Portland, March %, 1873.
mch23 d2m*
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THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH "a.

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
municatons that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-27

IT appears that Secretary Fish was opposed
to the appointment of M. Delfosse, but grace
fully submitted as soon as he found that
further opposition was unwise. This country
would do well to follow the Secretary's exam
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-27

The communication of ''N. D." in an
other column gives the history of the French
assignats, an attempt by France to carry the
theories of our greenbackers into practice.
The attempt has been made again and again,
and has always failed, as from the nature of
things it always must. The experiment in
eyitably causes widespread suffering and
ruin. Yet we have men unwise or reckless
enough to try it again.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-27

NENA SAHB is alive again and is prowling
about India with two hundred followers.
he comes to life once year. The authority
for the story this time is Gan American jour-
nalist' who is visiting Bombay.
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For Sale or to Let, i'm Deering.

NyHE westerly half of new block on Pleasant St.,
Il containing IL rooms with ample closts, large
pantry piped 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 Deerng. Will be sold
on liberal terms or leased May 1st
D, ROBINSON,
mar25eodtapr15 478 Congress Street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-27

THE Argus was unfortunate in its editorial
note yesterday charging the heads of de-
partments with the responsibility for the de
ficiency appropriations. By its telegraphic
columns it seems that bill was passed Mon
day to provide for the deficiency in the mis-
cellaneous fund of the Democratic House.
What head of department is responsible
for thatp The argus should endeavor to
restore, harmony between its editorial and
telegraphic columns,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-27
FOR SALE.

nyHE 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
berand contains about thirty of first rate land,
with good buildings, also wood lot of eleven
Enquire of j. L. Merrill 159 Federal Street, f. W..
Talbot, At Commercial Street, or FENWICK
MERRILL, near the premises. marl5d8w*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-27
A Good Farm For Sale.

CITUATED in Cumberland on the line of the M.
- G. r. Rs II miles from Cumberland Centre,
containing about 65 acres, with buildings thereon
will be sold April 13, 1873, at ten o'clock M, at
public auction unless previously sold at private s
ANY information will be given by the subscriber, on
the premises. E. d. MERRILL.
marl3 e0d2w*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-27

The two bills introduced in the House on
the same day by Mr.. Banning have very
close connection. The first authorizes the
refunding of certain taxes to distiers. The
second provides that the army shall be re-
duced. The money to pay the whiskey men
is to be taken from the army. This is Demo
cratic economy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-27

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
0urpal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-27

NEWFOUNDLAND, the virtuous, complains
that American fishermen are corrupting its
youth. The virtue that cannot withstand
the assault of fisherman is mighty poor
orfiolo
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For Sale or to I.et.

HOUSE on Chestnut Street, Portland, in block
III below the Methodist church, containing IL
rooms including bath room hot and cold water, fur
mace. gas, set tubs and boiler in basement. Sunny
location, and garden in the Terms OF sale lib
eral, or will be leased from April 1st:
ID. ROBINSON,
mar25dlw 47S Congress Street.
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For Sale.

HOUSE and stable with good sized lot. The house
III has 10 rooms, is fitted for two families, and in
good repair. The stable has three stalls. minutes
walk from City Hall. Would exchange for farm land
near Portland. Inquire of M
mh1Sd2w* A. E. EATON, 100 Exchange st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-27
Mass Convention Of Reform Clubs.
A Mass Convention of the Reform Clubs Of this
State will be held at
b II u MS WICK,
FAST DAY. APRIL II, 1sys,

FAST DAY, APRIL II, 1S5s.
Every club is invited to send delegateJ, and lit is
earnestly hoped that large number will be present.
as it is desired to make this of the most bene
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.

nESIRABLE and elegant Hotel and
~ Livery stable for sale. Business
GN interests in California recurring my i'm.
iTG5lB mediate and personal attention have induce
HEna 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 safe and reliable investment;
for profitable and paying hotel business it is unsur
passed in Maine. The hotel and livery will be
sold separate together desired. Shall sell
before May lst next. Correspondence invited as to
prices, terms, &C. Personal examination of the prop
erty preferred. Come and see. w. H. MATHEWS.
mar12 d2m
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Sea Side Hotel To Let.

4 NyHE Bay View House, Old Orchard
SR Il Beach, Saco, Me. 80 rooms best situa-
tion on the coast of Maine, fine bathing fish
t.IN:i: ing and cunning privileges, hotel nearly
new, cost $22, 900. Will be leased for term
Of years to responsible party-iurnished or unfur-
nished Will sell or exchange for city property il de-
sired Photograph of hotel can be seen on applica-
ton to F. G. PATTERSON, 379a Congress Street,
Portland Me. mh18dtf
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REAL ESTATE.

MnNEVt to loan on first class Real Estate
NUN r L Security, in Portland, OF Vi
mission. Apply to F. 6. PATTERSON, Dealer in
Real Estate. 379t Congress Street. no1sdn
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Desirable Rent,

HyWO genteel tenements in the new brick houses,
i No. 764 and 766 Congress Street. Seven rooms
to F. G. PATTERSON,
mar13eod2w 379A Congress st.
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Notice.
NyHE annual meeting of GORHANI saw
Il INGS BANK will be held at the office of
the Treasurer, in Gorham, on SATURDAY, the
sixth day of April next at half past three o'clock in
the afternoon for the choice of Trustees for the en-
which may be lawfully attended to.
JOHN A. WATERMAN,
Clerk and Treas.
Gorham, March 25, 1873. mar26eodlws
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Portland Mutual Fishing Insur-
ance Company.

NyHE Books Of the Company are now open for In
Il surance of all State OF Maine Fishing Vessels
engaged In the cod and mackerel fisheries. For par
ticulars enquire of the Secretary.
mar4d2m GEO. W. RICH, Secretary.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
ID. III. BARNES.

GN A.AA2 1a
Business solicited from any in need Of assistance on
their accounts.
Special attention given to adjustment of
complicated accounts.
Would take charge OF one or more sets of accounts
permanently. Terms reasonable.
Orders left at 760 Congress street, or 28 Exchange
street, or by mail, promptly attended to.
dec15 W&Stf
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To be Rented.

A VERY desirable front room, with large alcove.
"A Bath room upon same floor. Apply at
jan7dtf 606 CONGRESS ST,
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TO LET.

To Let.
HOUSE, with or without stable, corner of Brack-
IL EFT and Gray Streets. Inquire of
F. s. WAREHOUSE,
mh23 Centennial Block. diff
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUB LISTING co.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

TERMS: Eight Dollars Year in advance. To
mail subscribers Seven Dollars Year If paid In ad-
vance.
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Learning his Value.

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"OLD PnopABIlIrIEsr Is q decend-
ant OF Windham (Ct.) family, be-
ing Mr.. Cleveland Able, q son OF
George w. Abbe, OF New York, q
former resident OF Windham, and
grandson OF the lato Moses Abbe,
He graduated at the college of the
city Of New York, in 1857 after
which ho visited Russia, and studied
astronomy under tho famous Stowe.
He afterward succeeded Gen. o. b.
Mitchell, in the dictatorship Of the
Cinci nnati observatory. Later, when
tho signal bureau was organized at
Washington, his abilities were call .
ed iuto requisition and although
Cen. Myers is the official head OF
the department, (the bureau being
under the control Of the war depart
IN ent,) yet. Able is the expert who
receives the reports from tho differ
ent parts OF tho country, and from
them makes his daily prognostia-
tions of the approach OF storms and
winds, with almost nnerring accur'
acy, and foretolls the coming wealth.
or with such certainty that he has
literally become the chief prophet
OF the nation