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The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10

June 8, near San Francisco ship Bohemia, Trask
from New York.
June 5, off Carysfort, brig Mary Leighton, from
Havana for North of Hatteras
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
THE GOVERNORSHIP.

Sagadahoc County Republicans Declare
in Favor of the Nomination of Judge
Peters.
Especial Despatch to the Press.l
BATH, June "a large meeting of promi-
nent Republicans of the county of Sagadahoc
met in this city today to consider the matter of
a candidate for Governor. The meeting was
called to order by J. W. Wakefield, and Hon.
Geo. A. Preble was appointed chairman, and
James M. Hayes, Esq, secretary. After full
and free interchange of opinions, the following
resolution was offered by Mayor Richardson of
Bath, and unanimously adopted:
Resolced, That having unbounded confidence
in the honesty and integrity of Judge John A.
Peters. and fully appreciating his ability and
fitness for the proper discharge of the duties of
any position of honor or trust. we cheerfuliy
tender to the Republicans of Maine the name
OF Hon. John A. Peters, as the Republican
candidate for Governor of Maine, trusting that
he will consent to make personal sacrifices for
the good OF the State and the nation
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
INVEST ENT

UNoR SALE.-Twenty-ive shares of Dirigo slate
IL Quarry Stock at ten dollars per share (par val
ne S25 per share) Address STOCK,
Guild Piano Rooms,
ie6d1w G92 Washington St. Boston.
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THE SILVER BILL.

The Democrats at .Sea-A Caucus Which
Failed to Accomplish Anything-The
Bill Probably Killed for This Session.
WASHINGTON, June ga caucus of Demo-
Gratis was held shortly after the adjournment
OF the House. 1t was called at the instance of
the friends OF Warmers silver bill with a view
OF convincing their colleagues that from par
ty point of view it would be desirable to pro-
cure final action on that measure by the SEN
ate at the present session. 1t was proposed to
make the bill ga caucus measure" except to
the extent OF insuring prompt action upon it
but the discussion developed such irreconcilia-
BILE differences of opinion that no Proposition
whatever was pushed to vote and the caucus
adjourned without taking any action and with
out the members being any nearer agreement
than when they assembled. Indicationas i'm
the caucus were that enough Democrats would
vote against Cokes resolution discharging the
committee from further consideration of the
bill to defeat it.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
SOUTH AMERICA.

The Gillian Minister'S Views Of the War.
NEW YORK, June 9.-Don Francisco Burma
ga, the new Minister from the Republic of
Chilli to the United States, will leave here for
washington to-day, and will present his
credentials to the President through Secretary
Evarts tomorrow. Minister Burnaga states
that the war against Peru and Bolivia will be
carried on to the bitter end; that the decree of
Bolivia, granting letters of marque to priva-
teers, is without any force, as that country has
no mercantile or other navy; that Peru cannot
authorize privateers because that government
bound itself up in the Treaty of Paris against
privateering, and the war, which was brought
about by Bolivia violating treaty obligations.
is popular with the CHILEAN people. Minister
Burnaga will Immediately call the attention of
the United States government to the necessity
OF enforcing the neutrality laws, to the end
that the enemies of Chill shall not be allowed
to avail themselves of the facilities of this
country In the procurement of war material.
etc.
Serious Injury to the Coffee Crop in
Brazil.
Rio Janeiro news to May 18th states that the
coffee crop in the vicinity of Porto Novo de
Cunha has suffered great losses. The weather
was SO variable that all regular work was i'm
peded. Heavy rains prevented the drying of the
coffee and destroyed the roads. Hail storms
stripped the coffee orchards of good portion
OF their fruit. In some localities the CROP has
been total failure.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
California Mining stocks.
Chicago Cattle Market.

CHICAGO, June 9.-Hogs-Receipts 81 900 head
shipments 4, 400 head; market generally unehang
ed;mixed packing at 1898 40; light bacon 3 559
Cattle-Recepts 1000 head; shipments 1900
head; buyers demanded 5@1oc concession; export
Cattle O095 10; heavy shipping Steers at 7oa
"a 40; feeders and stockers nominal; butchers are
firm; Cows oo93 90; Steers 7093 70Texans at
2 1898 1919.
sheep-Receipts 1000 head; market dull at rs
"A 70 b
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WASHINGTON.

Senate Committee on Appropriations
WASHINGTON, June 9.-The Senate Com
mlttee on appropriations have decided to rec.
ommend inconvenience in the House amend
ments to the Senate amendments to the Joint
resolution to repeal certain clauses of last ses-
sion's sundry civil service appropriation bill.
This will give the committee of conference
control of all the amendments.
The Subsidiary Coin Bill Signed.
The bill providing for the exchange of SUBJ
sidiary coin for lawful money, and to make
such coins legal tender for all sums not ex-
ceeding $40, was signed by the President this
morning.
Pensions of Totally Disabled Soldiers.
The bill introduced today by Mr.. Kirkwood
for the relief of soldiers and sailors totally dis
abled in the countrys service, gives them the
benefit of the act of June 1873, which in
creases the pension of soldiers who lost both
hands or feet or the use of both eyes.
Secretarys McCrary's Nomination Refer
red
The Senate judiciary committee referred
the nomination of Secretary McCrary to be
United States Circuit Judge to the sub-com-
mittee for consideration.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
A Railroad War

DENVER, June 9.-In the railroad contro-
versy between the Atchison, Topeka and Sante
Fe and Denver and Rio Grande interests
growing out of the attempts of the latter to
break the lease to the former, today, the Gov
ernor received information that the Rio Grande
authorities had taken possession of the offices
of the road at Colorado Springs, and with
armed forces had cut the telegraph wires, etc.
The Governor ordered militia, artillery, ETC.,
to be in readiness
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Mexican Deserters.

GALVESTON, June 9.-An Eagle Pass special
fantry at Pledras Negras mutinied and fought
its way through the guard at the gate. About
10 crossed to this side under heavy fire. The
tugitives surrendered to citizens and will be
returned. A number of mutineers were killed
on the Mexican side. The cause of the deser-
ton of the troops is six months without nav
ana nothing to eat. Two of the captured
IInutineers were to have been shot last night.
ton. Pi0'0i'0u 'lie cAoou-
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Sitting Bulls Band.

FORT KEoGH June "a scout from Sitting
Bulls camp says chief has gone with lodges
to the Saskatchewan country. Before leaving
he advised his people to come to terms with
the government and return to the United
States. Three hundred lodges are encamped
on the boundary, hunting buffalo on this side.
They are determined to hold the buffalo coun-
try by force if necessary
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
The Subsidiary Coin Bill sione,
XLVICONGRESS-1ST SESSION
SENATE.

SENATE.
WASHINGTON, June O.
Mr.. Coke s resolution to discharge the fl
nance committee from consideration of the
Warner silver bill and to declare it before the
Senate for action was laid before the Senate
but postponed till tomorrow on motion of Mr.
voorhees,.
A motion by Mr. Burnside for an executive
session was rejected.
Mr.. Herman, by request of Mr.. Randolph, in
troduced a bill to amend an act for enrolling
and licensing ships or vessels to be employed
in the coasting trade and fisheries, and to reg
ulate the same (passed in February 1881 Re-
ferred
bill was introduced by Mr.. Vest of Mo-,
continuing Gen. Shields pension of 800 a
month to his widow until her death, then to
revert to any minor children. 1t was placed
on the calendar.
Amendm ents of the House to the joint reso-
luton repea ling certain clauses of the sundry
civil bill pa ssed last session, were non-concur-
red in.
Mr.. McDonald's bill authorizing the en-
ployment of militia and the land and naval
forces IN certain cases was taken up.
MIR. Harris read a speech in support of it.
AT the conclusion of Mr.. Harris's speech the
Senate at 4.30 adjourned.
HOUSE.
Bills were introduced and referred for the
relief of the people of Indian Territory who
iooo property ou dCCouuG Ol tne reDelllOn; reSO-
luton calling upon the Secretary of the Treas
ury Tor information as to the different trust
funds in charge of the treasury; for improve
ment OF Harlem river; resolution calling on
the President for information as to any cores
pondence between the United States and Ger
man government as to the alleged tampering
with the mails; bill providing that all parties
making contracts in violation of the law so as to
take money out of the treasury, shall be deem
ed guilty of misdemeaner.
Resolution by Mr.. Acklen directing the COM
mlttee On Pacific railroads to inquire whether
the Union Pacific road has not violated its
charter by certain transactions was referred.
Bill passed amending the statutes relative to
importation Of neat cattle for breeding
Mr.. Atkins reported the legislative appro-
priation bill with motion to suspend the rules
ana passed 1t. 1t makes many appropriations
not in the last years bill; among them $4,000
for expenses of a delegate to the international
silver convention; salaries of Southern claims
commissioners continue to May, 1880. 1t re-
peals the law requiring biennial examination
of pensioners and provides for the issue for
payment OF arreages of the ten million reserve
currency fnnd now in the treasury.
Alter explaining the bill Mr.. Atkins renewed
his motion to suspend the rules and pass the
bill. WV
The motion was carried and the bill was
passed.
Mr. Mcmahon reported the judicial expenses
appropriation bill. Ordered printed and re-
committed.
Bill appropriating $4,000 for the construc-
ton of the marine hospital at Memphis pass
ed.
Mr.. Ryan moved to suspend the rules and
pass the army appropriation bill precisely as
reported June by Mr.. Clymer
Without action the House on motion of Mr..
Atkins adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
The Cotton Crnn.

NEW YORK, June 9.-Reports from cotton
exchanges to May 81, show that in Louisiana,
Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Flor
ida, North Carolina and South Carolina, the
crop is generally good, with an average in
somewhat late. In Georgia and South Carolina
the crop is good, except in half the districts Of
the latter state
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
DEATHS.

In this city, June 7, Lydia Caroline Baker, daugh-
ter of the late Charles and Caroline S. Baker.
Funeral from 122 State street, at O'Clock this
Tuesday afternoon.
In Deering, June s, Betsey n, widow of John
Palmer, late of Waterville, aged 81 years
Funeral this (Tuesday) afternoon, at liz O'Clock,
at her late residence.
In Mechanic Falls, June 8, Mary Alice, daughter
of Ezekiel and Eleanor E. Dennis, of Portland aged
months days.
In Cape Elizabeth, June 8, Mrs Joanna j., widow
of Alvin B. Pickett, aged &C years months
her late residence
In Bridgton, May 81, Amanda c. wife of JOS l.
Ingalls, aged 65 years.
In otisfeld, May 81, Gardner Stone, aged about
80 years.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
NEW YORK.

Damage to Our Shipping by the South
American War.
New YORK, June 9-The directors of the
Maritime Association of the port of New York
adoptad resolution calling the attention of
the government to the disastrous effect upon
American shipping of the CALIFORNIAN
war; and requesting the State department to
take action to protect our already overburdened
commerce.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
Bloody Riot in GEORGIA.

McINTosH Ga, June "a sanguinary riot
occurred to-day A party of colored excur-
sionists from Bryan county accompanied by
military company had trouble with native
negroes. The captain of the company ordered
everybody within reach. The captain killed
one man with sword The attacking party
was driven to the cars and four shot and
killed and many wounded. The slaughter
was only stopped by the train moving off.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.
WilbOr's Cod Liver Oil

and Lime. The great popularity of this safe and eff
fcacous preparation is alone attributable to its in
trnsic WORTH In the cure of Coughs, Colds, As
thma, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Scrofulous
Humors, and all Corisumptive Symptoms, it has no
superior, if equal. Let no one neglect the early
symptoms of disease, when an agent is at hand
which will cure all complaints of the Chest, Lungs
or Throat. Manufactured only by A. b. WILBOR,
Chemist, Boston. Sold by all druggists.
jne10 eod1W
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
General Grant in Siam.

New YORK, June ga Bangkok letter
gives an interesting account of the PERCEPTION
OF Gen. Grant by the King of Siam who paid
every attentian to the Ex-President and Elk
Secretary Borie and others of the party. A
grand palace was especially devoted to the
Americans. Visits Of ceremony were made
and returned by the King and court, and
banquets were given in their honor The
royal entertainment lasted II days.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
DEMOCRATIC THREATS.

Secretary McCrary Not to Be Confirmed
Judge Unless the Appropriation Bills
are Signed.
NEW YORK, June 9.-The Tribune says the
confirmation of Secretary McCrary to the posi-
ton OF Judge of the United States Circuit
Court is still a matter of doubt. A leading
Southern Representative is authority for a
statement which he declared he makes on ac-
tual knowledge that the Senate will take no
actlon on the nomination of Mr.. McCrary until
the action of the President on the appropria
ton bills is known. This gentleman SAYS that
If any of those bills are vetoed, Mr. McCrary's
nomination will be rejected.
1t is stated that the President has rendered
the portfolio of Secretary of War to General
Charles Anderson, of Nebraska, in case Secre-
tary McCrary's nomination is confirmed.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10

In Falmouth, June 7, Lemuel G. Milliken of Deer
ing and Miss Fannie r. Purington of Falmouth.
Kate Lambert.
In Brunswick, June 4, Bion Wilson, ESQ.,, of Au-
gusta and Miss Jennie NJ SWEET of Brunswick,
Al Lisbon Falls, May 10, Greenfield T. Jordan
and Miss Esther j. Emery, both of lewiston
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10

Ar at New York 9th, steamer Santiago de Cuba,
from Havana.
Sid I'm Matanzas 31st, barque F l. Carney, Jack
do; Isaac W Parker, Keene, do; Sd, Tubal Cain,
Stone, New York.
Ar at Cardenas Goth, brig Morancy, from Calais;
3D. sch Fred A Carlo, Boston.
Cid 30th, barques Ada P Gould, Merritt for North
of Hatteras; LIST. Norena, Nichols, do; schs Belle
Hooper, do; I'd, Edw Waite York, New York.
Ar at Havana 4th, sch Albert H Waite, Drisko,
Portlandl
Cid 31st, barque Henry Knight, Ames, for North
son, Philadelphia; sch F l. Richardson for North Of
Hatteras; 4th barque I Stocker, do.
June 8, lat 80 05, Ion 70 As, sch Ada Ames, from
Cardenas for North of Hatteras.
Ar at Falmouth 9Th, ship F Sargent, Atherton,
Huanilios, for ORDERS
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
A GA RID

To all who are suffering from the errors and ndis-
cret1ons OF youth, nervous weakness, early decay
loss OF manhood, &c. win send receipt that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America.
Send self-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
I. INMAN, STATION D, NEW YORK CITY.
no2o sneod&My1
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
MEyHORAND

Sch Chase, Ingraham, at Boston from Rondout,
reports Sd inst, off Fishers Island, encountered
severe gale from NV backing to SW, in which lost
foresail, main gafftopsail staysail and flying lb.
Sch Owen Kinds, before reported sunk by COLI
son lies about four miles from the beach, of Chat
ham with mastheads out of water.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
Hail Storm in Kansas

TOPEKA, June "a severe hail storm pass
ed over portion of the country this afternoon
doing considerable damage. The greatest
damage was in the neighborhood of Wichita
where hail stones OF II ounces fell thickIy do
ing great damage to crops, metallic roofs and
glass
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10

At Boston ostons 9, Bnffalos0; 9 innings
At Gloucester-Albanys 2, Manchesters 1.
At pringfields 4, Uticas 3.
At Worcester-Nationals 4, Worcesters ..
AT Providepce-Browns 3, Hale ..
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Daily Wholesale Market.

Portland Daily Wholesale Market.
PORTLAND, June 8.
The market for Corn is higher in consequence of
an advance of Zee in freights, and unless break
occurs by tomorrow our quotations will show de-
cided change Oats are also higher on account of
the rise in freghts. In Drugs, Ammonia is easier;
Bals. Peru, Tolu, Cream Tartar crystal, Oil Berga
mot, Citronella and Peppermint shows slight adj
vance; Castor Oil is firm; Wintergreen steady; Pink
Root is very scarce and advancing
The following are to-day's quotations of Flour,
Grain Provisions &c.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
The Woman Who WaIIks.-,

The Woman Who WaIlks.-Mss Bertha Won
H le whose latest feat, that of walking $50
if trained, is capable of enduring fatigue Withon}
injury to her health during her feats Of pedestrian
ism, bathes freely with GILES Linmcnt iodide I'M
D,onid.
Sold by all druggists. Send for pamphlet. DIR
GILES, 120 West Broadway, N. Y. Trial size 255
cents. r. TbS-w
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
7414
New yor,. stock and ,poney DrorLet.

NEW YORK, June 9-Eyening: Money market
Prime mercantile paper 31aa5 per cent. Sterling
Exchange unchanged. Governments are strong
closing at the highest point of the day The stock
market was generally Strong throughout.
Transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregated
156, 450 shares.
me following are to-day's closing quotations of
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10

Squire Jones of Greyson. XIV. attemnted IN
bring courtesan into his Rouse vesterdaV
Mngn ms h; wlie smashed his skull with an ak
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
M Q TT . f..

The Next Yearly Meeting of the
Society of Friends for New England
will be held in City Hall, Portland, commencing
June 18th, and will continue about one week.
1t is expected large number of persons from diff
ferent parts of New England and elsewhere will be
in attendance, who will require board and lodging
during the meeting. Persons who will furnish the
same either free or for remuneration, will address
personally or by letter,
"A. H. cox, IS Oxford ST., Portland,
Chairman of the Committee.
Portland, May goth, 1879. my2leod3w
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
European Markets..

european Wafkets.
LONDON, June 9-12.3O P. M-Consols at OF =
16 for money and account.
LONDON, June 9-12.30 P. M-American securi
u eoI States bonds, CTS, at 1O4; new IS,
ferred So. |'' ~
LONDON, June 9-4.15 P. M.-Consols at 81 T
16 for money and account.
LIVERPOOL June 7-12.3 P. M.-Cotton steady:
Uplands at ID Orleans Lied; sales 5000 bales,
including 1000 for speculation and EXPORT receipts
$3.50, including $3.50 American.
LIVERPOOL, June 9-12.30 P. M.-Flour Ga
California average 8 499 /; club do lac 4; Corn
2; Peas, 6. Provisions. &c.-Pork, At; Beef, rs;
Bacon, 20 81 Lard, at 80 8; Cheese at AZ; Tallow
SO g. at London 35 6. 0"
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
sAco, June s-Ar, sch odell, winslow, New York
Portland.
Sid, sch Chalcedony, Ingalls,, Portland.


KENNEBUNKPORT, June S-Launched, by Chas
Ward, fine steam tugboat of about 80 tons, 70 M
built for Hon j NJ Annrews of Biddeford.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
NATURES SECRETS APPLIED
d3lsclVS.

The Republicans of Cape Elizabeth requested
to meet at the town house in said town on SATUR-
DAY, June IA, at O'Clock p. INTO choose delegates
to the State Convention holden at Bangor, June 20
1879 A full attendance is requested. Per order of
Town Committee
Cape Elizabeth, june Z, 1879.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
For Sale.

SCHOONER Yacht Minnie, II tons. For particu
- lars enquire of r. II. WAITE,
my27d2W Cor Temple and Federal SITS.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10
NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
MONDAY, June 8.

MONDAY, June o.
Arrived.
Steamer New Brunswick, Hail. Boston for East
Barque Clara Z McGilvery, Walnut Philadelphia
coal to Portland Co. Vessel to Rysn & Kelsey.
to Maine Central RR. Vessel to Ryan & Kelsey.
. Sch E G Willard, Simonton Philadelphia
Sch NJ Bird, Merrill, Philadelphia.
Sch AIcora, Robinson, New York-coal to w II
O'Brion.
Sch Eliza B Coffin. Cole New York-coal to Sam1
Rounds Il Son.
Sch Freddie Eaton, Motz, New York.
Sch Seyenty-Six, Davis. New York-coal to Grand
Trunk RR.
Sch Fair Dealer, Hutchinson Boston, to load for
Bangor.
Sch Baltimore, Hutchns, Lynn, to load for Cas-
tine and Bucksport.
Sch Onward, Lowell; Salem, to load for Bangor.
Sch Elect, Gray, Boston, to load for Bangor.
Sch Hannah Grant Pickett, Millbridge-lumber
to II & A Dotten.
Sch Fred & Jack, Leighton, Rockland, to load for
Alillbridge.
Sch Brilliant, Wheeler, st George.
Sch Mariet Weber, Round Pond
s@S Cleared.
Steamship Chesapeake, Mangum, New York :
Barque Nneveh, Wyman, Buenos Ayres-S Dyer
Sch Martie A Holiness Burr, Wiscasset, to load for
Baltimore-Ryan Kelsey.
Sch Saarbruck, Clark, Machias-master.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.
BOOTHBAY, June AR, sch w Ii Sargent Low,
Bangor for New York.
June 7-Sld schs Gen Grant, Lewis, and Willie G,
Pinkham, Western Banks.
A. sch King Fisher, Sargent, Portland.
June 8-Sld sch Starlight, Reed, from Boothbay)
for New York.
SACO, June S-Ar, sch Odell, Winslow, New York
EMACHIAS, June PAR, sch Hortensia, Sanborn,
Portland.
Sid, sch Chalcedony, Ingalls,, Portland.
KENNEBIINZP lime 81 aunched by Cha
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-10

D"ITy DUThHtstIC fteceIpts.
By water conveyance-100O bush Cornmeal to G.
w True & Co. " '"
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Receipts of Maine Central r.. r..

Foreign Exports.
BUENOS AYRES. Bark Nineyal-38o 11o feet
lumber, 300 pickets.
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Daily Domestic Receipts.

:, :. POKTLAND, June Z.
For Portland, % cars miscellaneous merchandise:
for connecting roads, 40 cars miscellaneous mer.
chandise.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-01-25
YANkToN COUNTY GLEANlNGs.

Town Sc range IS Yankton county, Oak.
January 10, lS79-Eds. Press and Dakota
sas: The people here are much pleased
with the prospect Of an early extension o
the Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad t.
Yankton. It is hoped that by another fall
this road will be finished to Yankton. This
will give farmers the advantages Of competi.
ton in freights and superior advantages Of
Milwaukee Is q wheat market.
Several cases Of diptheria have occurred
in this neighborhood. Mr.. Brant having
lost three Of his children by this disease.
We have had some cold weather during
a few weeks past, but We are we'll pleased
with this Dakota winter when We learn that
while We have three or four inches of snow,
in portions Of the eastern and middle states
they are having nearly IS many feet.
Every n appears we'll pleased with the
country and all manifest an abiding faith
in the future growth and development of Da-
kota.
1t is expected 4 number of families from
east will locate in this neighborhood
early in the spring. Yours,
VERETAs,