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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-01
TO Let.
To LETT .

HoUSE corner Centre and Free, suitable for a
LII genteel Boarding House. Inquire
aug13dtf 1O9 CENTRE STREET.
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PLEASANT ROOMS TO LET.
REAL ESTATE.
FaeR SALE

A story and half House with addition,
Stable, outbuildings and Blacksmith
Shop, all in good repair and nearly new:
Lot contains about one acre, excellent
garden and well of water. This proper
fy is situated about four miles from Port
land on the Gray road. A good title and
Immediate possession viii be given. The
above property will be sold for S675.0O,
and is the best bargain in Deering.
In0liire on the premises Of z. o. LAM
BERT, or Of JOHN C. COBB, 81 1-2 EX-
change Street, Portland.
All but $500 can remain on Mortgage.
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To Let

FgyHE Offices in Merchants Bank Building vacated
Il by National Traders Bank. Fire proof vault,
and heated by steam. seSdtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-01

Milwaukee Sun: 1t is said that the Smith
family had a reunion in New Jersey the other
day. But as the States bordering on New Jer-
sew have not complained of being overrun
with strangers, the reunion was doubtless an
insignificant affair.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-01
tsRv and <tR.7' Z,OO1

Is the Number of my,Trade Mark sRYE AND
ROCK ,,'and all infringements will be prosecuted.
n is nneouailed for Lung, Throat and Malar-
iai diseases. being Purely Vegetable and com;
bining the excellence of the s.Sugar Cane" ana ana
drups when this most Delicious Cordial will
produce more satisfactory results? Sold by Druggists
and Grocers. Wy Signature is on every Gen,
nine bottle Price, 81. N. VAN BELL, oo
Chamhers e. n Y se17eod3mo
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-01

TE1HE Office, Qarge front room with front private
IL office second flight now occupied by the under
signed at No. Exchange St. Central, convenient
and light Terms Reasonable. B. BARNES, Jr.
If
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ErSOR s. q ATsE,
Residence for Sale.

fkIHE large two-story House with ell and stable at
l. tached, about twenty acres of tillage land with
young orchard, situated at Oak Hill, scarborough
near the Thornton Mansion, and belonging to the
estate of the late Emery Moody, deceased: The
above is of the most attractive and desirable 10
commanding fine view and being within few
minutes walk of the p. S. & p. r. Il. depot, as also
shert drive of either Portland, Saco Old Orchard or
p. j. LARRAEEE, Administrator,
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-01

Providence Journal: The gang OF burglars
who work for seven straight hours to hammer
a safe to pieces to secure fourteen cents, know
how country minister feels next day after
donation visit
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-01
The Business Outlook.

1t ceased long ago to be necessary to- point
out to people signs of reviving business.
They have become so numerous and striking
and interpret them. Even the most lugu-
brious of the Democratic and Greenback
papers have ceased to claim that the 'busi-
ness boom'' was an invention of the Repub-
lican press for campaign purposes, and are
striving with all their power to prove that
the thing whose existence they denied few
weeks ago, is their own creation. 1t is ad-
mitted on all sides that business has revived
and is still reviving.
This is the time of year at which the fall
trade opens, and reports from business CEN
tres indicate tha' the outlook is of the most
encouraging character. The New York
Times has just made extensive inquiries
among the merchants of the metropolis, and
nearly every time the question has been
asked, What is the prospect for the future,
the answer has been given that it is encour-
aging, both as to the opening of the Fall
trade and the promise of a healthy and
steady increase of business. A long era of
commercial and industrial prosperity is con-
fidently predicted. And this prediction is
made from substantial basis. 1t is not
mere guess work. The signs that point in
that direction are too many and too plain to
admit of any mistake. The demand is gen.
eral for better class of goods at better
prices, and in many cases prices are estab-
fishing themselves at a more reasonable
profit to The manufacturer and dealer, and
are paid with less objection by the buyer.
Purchasers are more careful in their choice
of stocks and more prompt in their pay
ments. The increased demand is also
equaled by increased confidence in CONNER
cial circles, and indeed, the whole spirit and
tendency Of trade point to prosperity which
will not only be great and widespread, but
also permanent.
Every department of trade seems to be
looking up. In dry goods the Southern and
Western demand is reported as unusually
brisk, and the fact that better qualities of
goods are being called for, indicates that the
consumers are getting more money and be-
coming prosperous. In the hide and leather
business the exports of leather have largely
increased, and the demand has been so aug
mented that tanneries which have been
closed for years, have been reopened.
Grocery and provision dealers report the
outlook brighter than it has been since the
war;
The road we have travelled to prosperity
has been hard one, but it was the only
one. The journey has been completed with
less of disaster than might have been ex-
pected considering how far we had wan
dered in the wilderness of extravaganza and
speculation. While we remain on the solid
ground of specie basis and avoid the ex
cesses in which we INDUCED Immediately
following the war, prosperity will remain
with us. Our danger lies in the over-confi-
dence and consequent recklessness which
good times engender.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-01

ETOUSE of six rooms, Sebago water, rear No. 7
IL Mechanic street, $1,000 per month
Two rents of five rooms each, on Watervie street,
5000 and $1,000
Five rooms at No. 1912 Congress street, $500
per month
Two pleasant rooms, over Jewett's store, corner
for dresSmaker.
Several tenements of five rooms each, Sebago
water on Wilmot street, 200 to $3.50 per month.
VIM. H. JERRIS, Real Estate Agent.
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10 let.


IN KNIGHTVILLE. Upper Rent. House in good
IL repair. First house left near bridge; apply on
premises, Sel2tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-01

AS the young lady takes down the prize BIZ
BILE she got for reciting the Shorter Catechism
perfectly, to press the ferns she has been gath
ering during these beautiful Autumn days,
she comes across that dear little novel which
she hid inside of it one day when Mamma was
coming into the room, and which she has been
looking for in vain ever since.
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Cap and Bells.

London Punch: The Gentle Craftsman ~.
Irascible Angler (who hasn't had rise all
day)-'There!' (throwing his fy-book into
the stream with a maledictiom "take your
choice!'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-01
SCHOOL. BOOTS.

Misses Grain Button Boots, B, G a.
ID, extra quality $R.4o
ChilsIs, Grain Button Boots, q d I'D,
extra quality lilo
Chiids' Grain Esuison Boots, solid
leather, h.JS
Ie.siser. 1.25
ChiidreE's u,aa FAissess' Grain Laced
Roots, rs go 80
Misses Raid Foxcd Laced Boots,
worth Sa.0e, 30
Esoys' English Walking Roots. Loo so S5O
Yo7uts,s' English yYaslKang Boots sd 80 H.Ho
All of onr Ensies'. Misses and Chill
iren's Slippers ami Newport Tics at re-
duces prices.
Full line of Ezem's Calf and Grain Walk
ina Boots for Fall now in stock. Leather
and Rubber repairing dome aa store.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-01
WANTS..

DERMANENT Employment at Home
IL Day or evening Male or Female $50 a week
guaranteed. No capital required. Instructions and
valuable package of Goods to start with, sent Free
by mail address with &c return stamp. A. d. Young
1876 Conselyea ST., Williamsburgh n. Y. se2od3m
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FOR RENT.
House Rents.

nN State St, near Boarding Houses, desirable
W rooms with Gas and Water. Apply Box 1875.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-01

Funny Folks: Doing Rome: "a fact)-Visi
tor-"You had only day in Rome, then?
But you did st. Peters, of course?" Elderly
Lady-"N-o-o, I think not" Young Lady
"Oh, yes, ma. Don't you remember the steps
with the beggars ON them, and one tried to
pick your pocket?" Elderly Lady-"Oh, yes,
dear, remember. Yes, yes-we did st.
Peters.
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EO Eet.

"OUSE No. 23 Chestnut St., first block below
Ill the church. Has all modern conveniences
Possession given Oct. l. Enquire of
se27d2w G. L. TUKESBURY, 161 Forest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-01

Forney's Progress: They were up among
the mountains in Pennsylvania "How grand
it isl" said Miss Enthusiast. ''I see nothing
to ADMIRE" replied Miss Blase; ~ have been
in Switzerland" Her companion was almost
crushed, but she said pleadingly, II have new
er been in Switzerland, and this looks so fine
to me. hope you won't mind"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-01

must say when 1 feel like being naughty"
said little girl whose conscience had smitten
her for some misdemeanor. "Why, my child
you must say, Get thee behind me Satan, and
you will not be tempted" replied the mother
The youngster paused moment and then
said 81 did say that and do you know,
mamma, the old debbil said, 'Ha! ha? l an
RIGHT behind you, and don't YOU forget it,
Connecticut western news., 1879-08-06
The Last Tenn pest

The sign of some strange preparation is 4ecl Hung out in the west. What, whatoan it me. The far away thunder-throb larums the car Of terrified cities now silent with fear. From turret and balcony, hilltop and glade, Pale faces are turned to the flashing parade As it troops up the zenith with banners of fro, Where the blue vapors whirl in their impatien,
 ire.
 The winds ofdestruction let loose on the world, The mountains recoil as their summits arc
 hurled
 Aback to the cradle of chaos again For 2 future creation there let them remain. The sec brine is swept from the face of the
 deep.
 And the sea monsters start from their uncover
 ed sleep.
 The storm smitten beasts, by the ice missiles
 stung,
 From the dizzy cloud batteries furiously flung Distracted and believing bound over the plain In search of shelter from terror and pain. The pillars of temples, the homes of the proud. Ard the cottager's roof form 8 chaotic cloud The robe of the whirlwind which swept thro
 the air The wind-woven woe weeds for Nature to wear The cisterns of heaven are now overturned; Volcanoes are quenched that for ages have
 burned;
 With the tones of the tempest the eal thquakes'
 are blent; The globe from circumference to center is rent. From the depths of the rupture the lava lakes
 hiss,
 As the deluge in mercy would cool the abyss. Earth ceases to turn on her paralyzed poles; shs passes away with her perishing souls. Bewildered, she loses her way in the skies, With the comet that smote her-and clasps
 her, she flies. SEARCH.
Connecticut western news., 1879-08-06
Freeman of Pocasset Again.

AS the trial of this man approaches the sec- ular and religious mind will be more or less interested. He seems to give proof of his sincerity by refusing to make the least defense or excuse for his act, which he declares to have been one of entire obedience to divine command The suspicion of insanity is re- moved by the position of the wife, who after the first stroke of her sorrow has passed, now stands steadfastly by him. indorsing his deed What is the meaning of the strange posture of these two persons? Is it faith? What is faith? The question is not put in the spirit of caviing and selfish skepticism, but in be- half of society, which if duly awake, must be contemplating this remarkable occurrence in perplexity. Is faith risky plank which may conduct him in safety who trusts it, or which may break and plunge him in ruin2 Is faith trust in that which only proves @ reality? Is that only blamable folly, and not faith, which believes in fair but fallacious evi dence? Is faith thing so dangerous to meddle with? Had the notion of Abraham proved chime ra, would his heroic obedience
  it not ? Had he offered his sacrifice like poor Freeman, without an interpretation would the deed have travelled down the ages melting some rugged bosom to emulation or would it not? Fortunate for the world Freeman was unfortunate. The unsuccessful find but few admirers or imitators, and it is hoped that the couch of innocent childhood will not again be invaded by the bloody hand of fanat- | icism.
 A grave and diffeult question here arises. Shall the deeds of faith be subservient to hu- | man law? Shall religious liberty be limited |? | This may touch many other cases than the Pocassett murder and how they shall be dis | posed of may well baffle the judgements of the wisest and most humane jurists.
 But shall faith be swept from the earth 2 | Shall it be scoffed and sneered at and trodden | underfoot of men? A thousand times No Let it be augmented. A man or a people with | out 1t is like desert without water. Faith | must need be, though he that rushes presump- | tuously upon it's intricacies where the incest | and most industrious reasoning is required | may become an inveterate bigot and end in | fanaticsm.
 victims of dogmatic belief (whose names are have been tried for his error, may the tribunal which decides his fate have mercy upon him.
 Is it meet that men should be unwisely mistaught, and then slaughtered for their weakness and ignorance? SEARCH.
Connecticut western news., 1879-08-06
Shelly People.

There are great many shelly people and a great many kind of shells: we will mention a few of them. There is class of people who are so absorbed with themselves that they never get out of their shell sufficiently to get a good square look at the outside world; they never seem to have been fairly born into the world of what earthly use they are here is one of the mysteries, It may be they belong to another age, and their good angels seeing they arc not adapted to this,.are keeping them back few centuries; possibly thousand years hence they may be let out into daylight. If we did not firmly believe that everything and everybody was made for some good Dur. pose, we should say these people will never get out of their shells. Then again, if they should get out, what can they amount tof
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Connecticut western news., 1879-08-06

go into the house, judging from the smiling appearance ofthe windows, that there was no room for her nsde-just then.) After riding around little more, the establishment finally drove up before Humphreys store, where Nat. had begun to get uneasy about his horse, and although he eyed the disarranged and dusty blankets on the seat suspiciously, said not word. Of course it doesn't make much difference which side up blackboard is driven, but the safest way is to determine which side one would rather ride on before he starts, and thus save the annoyance of changing while on the road
Connecticut western news., 1879-08-06
LOCAL NEWS.

"a* We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrence of interest which may come under their notice.
 aT CoRREsPoNDENTs are requested to send in their communications so as to reach us on Monday of each week. as we cannot insure the insertion of any correspondence received after that time
Connecticut western news., 1879-08-06
The Business OutIook A4oln.

Our recent correspondent on "The Bus mess Outlook" sends us the following, taken from the N. Y. Tribune of Friday last. We would remark by the way that these are not mere ''croakings, tut timely reminders, that we must keep up with the advances of the time. Otherwise we may arrive at a depress- ed condition similar to that now existing in England.
 AGRICULTURAL COMPETITION
 The depression of the agricultural interests of England, especially since the matter has been formally brought before Parliament, has been the theme of more editorial comment and has occupied larger share of the attention of thinking men there than any other sub- ject. Without discussing the great social and economic revolution which this depression threatens to bring about in what has seemed to be the most stable fabric which modern civilization has reared, and without discussing the more remote causes of this depression, it certainly is we'll for us to consider that the crisis has been hastened at least by the con- petition with our Western prairies, which cheap transportation has virtually brought 10 the very boundaries of the farming lands ot England.
 We are oppressed by no game laws, and no burdensome acts regulate the transfer or tenure of land But the same competition is paralyzing all agricultural enterprise here in the Middle and Eastern States. In this sec tion the cereal crops have for years been cheapened below the cost of actual produc- tion, and now the other great staples of our farms are threatened with like calamity. Western creamers are even now driving out of our markets the brands of butter which have always been rated as the choicest New railroads and increased facilities for transpor- tation have enlarged the area which furnish es the milk supply of our cities, until this product barely commands living pr1ce. The same causes have brought ruin upon market gardening and truck-tarming, in which mil lions have been invested. In short it looks as if agriculture was doomed here as certain ly as it is in England.
 Of course. in comparatively new commu- nity like ours, we may not dread such so- cial and political upheaval as that winch threatens the established conservatism of Great Britain, but there is enough before us to justify genuine alarm, and enough to make us watch with personal interest the de- Alterations and conclusions Of a Parliamen- tary Commission when it seriously attacks this problem.
Connecticut western news., 1879-08-06
CANAAN, CONN. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6. 1879.

The Coney Island landlord by his at tempted crusade against the Jews, has brought upon himself shower of censure that is well deserved The idea of denying anyone the privileges of public hotel on account of race or nationality is simply ridiculous and unjust
Connecticut western news., 1879-08-06

SubscrlPtlOmA mAccOunts-The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber, shove the time to which the sub- ScriPtiOn is paid thus. R. B. Smith 5Jul79, indicates that Smith has paid for hie paper to see to 1t that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is away ys correct, and when they pay for renewal of their subscription, will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of ito inform ue ueforcorrection at once. No claims for errors In these accounts will hereafter be consid cred, unless presented within thirty aays after the payment Is claimed to have been made. az the regular receipt et the paper with the date to which the subscription iR paid plainly printed thereon, Is prms fscie evidence of it's ac ceptance as correct
Connecticut western news., 1879-08-06
Connecticut Western Nevvs.

Extra Copies of the NEWS can be obtained at
 Graham's Drug Store, Salisbury Cornell & Hoyt's store. Lakeyille J. Turner, Falls Village Humphrey s Drug Store Canaan Post Office, West Cornwall. The Emporium" West Winsted. W, A. Roberts, East Canaan D. L. Pratt, Southheld and Mill River Welch & Johnson, Norfolk
Connecticut western news., 1879-08-06

-Ifanybody doubts the dexterity of a news paper man in driving horse, let him examine the tracks made by blackboard near the Wadham place Monday evening. This is how it came about: Nat. Stevens fast horse and buck-b board were standing in front of Humph- rey's drug store when the "knight of the scissors" came along, and by way of joke
 got in, shouted good bye to Nat, who was in the store, and started for a little drive down Main street. On reaching the Methc- dist church, where he intended to turn around, he overlook young lady, whom he asked to ride. She got in, and they continu ed down Main street, to where the young lady is staying, and here the brilliant idea occurred to the aspiring driver, to turn around, and at the same time disembark the young lady without the usual trouble of dismounting The brilliant idea" was acted upon. It was successful by large majority. The young lady got out; and although she didn't really need the buck -board-nor the driver either for that matter, yet we-ahem i've mean they all "got out" together, by way of courtesy. It was a sort of case of "Jack fell down and broke his crown, and Gill came tumbling after,' with the blackboard to ''top-off' with; while number of faces quickly appeared in the windows of all the houses in the neigh borhood, beaming with admiration at the suc- cess of the skillful drivers manouvre The blackboard was loaded up again, and the per formers re-mounted, the young lady didn't
Connecticut western news., 1879-08-06

sit. RnrringtOns
 The bank commissioner of Massachusetts has ordered the Ct. Burlington savings bank to divide to the depositors 30 per cent. more of the funds held by the bank, which makes over $1 %. 900 in funds to be paid out. There had been 10 per cent. paid twice before, and this 30 per cent being on the balance due depositors, makes 44-1OO per cent. of the whole deposit of the bank. The treasurer is having lively time with depositors, the bark being crowded during bank hours, each want ing his money first Z
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-07-25

The road hands on the Vicksburg
and Monroe road, via Lafourche, di-
rected by s. Whfted of Ouachita, n.
w. Wynn of Richland, and p. Nc
Gowan of Morehouse, with force of
volunteer hands from Houston Island,
have bridged the Lafourche, and cor
duroyed, thrown up or cut round low
places, SO that this road is now, and
will so remain as long as low water
lasts, in perfect travelling order. Peo-
ple living east of the Lafourche have
now free access to the Monroe market,
and can save money by hauling their
cotton here. where they can purchase
goods at the lowest prices and sell COT
ton at the highest. II all road over
seers and their hands would go to
work with similar zeal our country
would improve vastly.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-07-25

rant Of the topography of our country
were told that our streams sometimes
run up hill, he would think his in
former either TESTING or perhaps some
thing worse, yet such is the fact. The
Ouachita below here some twenty miles
has for the time reversed its course,
and at this place the river is as still as
lake. If the Mississippi continues to
rise, in q few days the. person who
loses boat at this point will have to
go up the river to find it.''