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The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
Gloucester Fish Market.


Gloucester Fish market and arrivals for the week
ending March %:
Lenten trade proves good and the stock in all de-
partments is light for the season with inconsiderable
additions of Georges Cod from week tie week; % ar
rivals the past weeks receipts $50 900 lbs split Cod
fish and $1,000 fresh halibut, The call for cured
Georges Cod exceeds the supply and holders are firm
at ST per qtl for large and s3l q 81 for medium
Ban Cod steady at $34 a 81 " qt for large and $2a
g - for meli9m picked; dry cured SIG $31 PEI
ply at $50 g 81 for large and S2a q tor small and
medium. Macke,e steady at $12 a SIS ~ Dbl for
PSI 2's at S. a $751;, and 3's at $3b a 81 Shore fish
in fair supply with last sales at $2i and 81 per 100
for steak and market Cod; $is for Haddock: 81 for
Cusk and Hake: fresh tongues at Sc Y fb. Six Bank
arrivals SINCE last report with $4,000 bbls Haibut;
last sales at she 4cP fb for white and gray. Two ar
rivals frozen Herring during the week from New
Brunswick at 75c per 100 b, count; Halibu fins 10 90
~ Dbl: fins and napes 4 So; Halbut heads at So;
tongues and sounds at 0o picked lounges at 90
Cask a. % per qtl; Haadock II 1.;aake at 81 q
DO at i2c bloaters SOC per 1907 vers 35c per bucket
homeless and prepared hsh q &c " ID, as to quality
picked Herring 0v a 80 % Dbl for round shore,
so for shores split and s. 20 for Labrador do; Sal
mon li2 q r.. Medicinal Oil loop gal, tanners at
BIC, PoTgie Oil &c.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
Centaur
LlMl M EN- I S

THE GREAT PAIN RELIEVING and
curative remedies have already worked their
way into every hamlet where the English Ian
guage is spoken. That the reputation Of and
demand for such remedies as these are, should
extend and increase, could rot bs otherwise
THERE is NO PAIN, soreness or swelling
which they will not alleviate. There are bat
exceptional cases Of constitutional humors and
distorted ioints, which they do not cure, and
none they will not benefit. They are SOOTH-
ING, absorbing and emollient. They Elk.
TRACT THE PAIN from aud heal burns and
scalds without scars For RHEUMATIC AT
FECT1ONS, pains in the back, stiff joints,
wounds, strains and eruptioDs, they act with
ABSOLUTE CERTAINTY. These prepara-
tons are of two kinds, the FAMILY aud tine
ANIMAL L!niments. Being universally
adapted TO the external ailments of man and
BEAST the name of the HALF-HORSE and
HALF-MAN CeDtaurs was naturally attached
to them. They perform cures never before eff.
fected by aDy remedy. Undoubtedly more of
them are sold than Of all other liriments, oint-
ments, oils, embrocations, plasters and So
called psin-kiers combined.
The WHITE Centaur Linment cures
Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago and Tic doul-
ourux.
IT RELIEVES Neuralgia and all kinds of
pain.
IT HEALS wounds, sores, gals ard pois-
onous bites.
IT CURES Itch, Pimples and Salt Rheur.
IT SUBDUES Inflammation aud pain.
IT CURES broken breasts and sore nipples.
BOILS, FELONS, ETC, are rendered
nearly painless.
CONTRACTED CORDS and stiff i1ints are
limbsred.
MRS L. KIRBY, 800 Eighth Avenue N. Y; Had
Rheumati nm and Erysipelas years. Cured; ;
Total cost one dollar.
R. F. SToBO, 1855 w. Dist, N. Y: Inflammatory
Rheumatis % ankle suppurated; foot turned black ;
amputai1on recommended. Cured and leg saved
by Two collars worth of Centaur Liniment. Had
spent sever hundred dollars with hysicians and
for other remedies
JACOB BYRD, Bellfair, Va, hobbed on n cruteh
SIX years. matura'ed sore leg Cured Cost 50c
MRS CATHERINE LYNCH, South Boston: inflam-
matOry rheo matIsm; hands. feet and joints
drawn out of shape. Cured. Cost: one dollar.
HANCE, 81 years old. West Windsor Eaton Co..
Mich: Esheumatism 40 years. Cured. Cost:
one dollar.
"My teamsters and veternaries speak in the highest
terms of the Centaur Liniments.'
"The Yellow Centaur Liniment is the best
remedy ever 10 our stables. We have used it upon
hundreds of horses" Signed:
II. MARSH, Supt. Adams Express Co. stables NY
r PULTz, Supt. Q. ). Express Co. stables. N. Y
Ms. OLIN. Supt National Exp. Co. stables, N. Y
P. MoGRATH, Esq, the great Kentucky horse and
mule breeder, says: Nothing to be compared with
it Ohe Yellow Linimen), has been used on my
stock"
Ten thousand similar testimonials could be added
There is no doubt NO uncertainty as to what
the Centaur Liniuents will do They perform more
than is advertised for them every time. They are
reliable, they are cheap, and they are eyeryv here
obainabe.
The Centaur Co AZ Dey St., N ".
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
EUROPE.
Aid for the Szedegin Sufferers,
LONDON, March 22.-Seven thousand pounds have
been subscribed for the Szegedin sufferers.
The Greek Frontier

Aid for the Szede2in Sufferers.
LONDON, March 22-Seven thousand pounds have
been subscribed for the Szegedin sufferers,
The Greek Frontier.
ATHENS, March 22.-The minister of foreign
affalrs mas sent circular to the powers invoking
their mediation on the frontier question between
Greece and Turkey. The frontier commissioners of
Greece have returned here. The Turkish conn.,
missloners have seized document stating that the
Porte admits the principle of rectifcation of the
frontier, but declares that the line indicated by
Greece is inadmissable.
Ihe Poilcy of the Spanish Democrats.
MADRID, March 22.-Ssnor CASTELAR, and 103
former deputies issue manifesto 10 the Democratic
party announcing as their programme a SINGER
return to the constitution of 1862 which proclaimed
religious and educational liberty, freedom of the
press anu liberty Of meeting and association. The
manifesto also declares in favor of universal suf
frage,in volatility Of Spanish territory and nav
ment of the interest on public debt and recon-.
mend policy avoiding alike reactiouary excesso.
and demagogic Utopias.
Hungarian Towns Again Thrcntpuea II.
Flood.
PEsTH March pa furious storm bas ,ooi,
damaged the dykes protecting Scongrade. szeutes
Vasarhey, Zombor and Tille, which the inbabitaut,
have been making every effort to strengthen 70,
twenty days.
Russia Growing Conciiia:ory.
VIENNA, March 23.-It is announced from St
Petersburg that in consequence of representations Of
Lord Dufferin aud Count Schouvaloff concerning
the views Of England and Bismarck, new con.
ciliatory line Of policy has been declared upon
Russia is now giving orders 10 her troops in Tur
key to commence evacuation by the middle of April
which will terminate it within the time prescribed
by the treaty of Berlin.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
GEN. GRANT.

Preparations for Grand Welcome.
NEW YORK, March 22.-An Omaha dispatch states
that the movement for a mass reception to General
Grant is sanctioned by the leading Republicans Of
the Senate and House of Representatives, and let
tiers are pouring in from the Southern states with
assurances that every Congressional district will be
represented. not less than 200 being from New Or
leans, and the response from the Eastern States is
not less general. The affair is being worked up by
Congressional districts, the chairman of the Central
Committee acting agent with county central COM
mitteemen as assistants. The latter report in turn
to the chairman of the State Central Comm ittee and
they to G. W. McMullen q Bro, Chicago. 1t is be-
eved that rate of little than S. for the round
trip will be secured between the Eastern poiuts aud
Ouaha, while for the round trip from Omaha to Sa
Francisco 800 will probably be charged, making the
railroad fare for the entire trip, from any point in
the country, about $25. Estimated at this rate no
less than $4,000 will make the trip The plan is fully
developed, but every effort has been made to keep
the details from the public.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
NEW YORK.
The Dead Actor.

The Dead Actor.
NEW YORK. March 22.-It is probable that the re-
mains Of Porter the murdered actor which left last
night for this city, will be received bya deputation
of actors. and the funeral will take place the "Lit
tie Church Around the Corner" Subscriptions
from the rofession and its friends solicited to be
sent to Gardeners Dramatic Agency for the benefit
of Porters wife and mother who are left in straitep-
ed circumstances.
Exorbitant Charges Reduced.
Senator Murphy charged $3.50 per day for appras.
ing property for the Manhattan Lite Insurance Co
Of this city, and State Controller Ocott who had the
matter investigated reduced the pay to 500 per day
Murphy protests, but the Controllers decision is
final.
Pacific Mail.
The Pacific Mail Co. being unable to fulfill its f.
naucia arrangements with the Panama Co. has
asked for modification of its contract. The Pana-
ma Co. is reported to insist upon full payment Of
back dues before considering any new proposition.
AttemSt to lmpeach Mayor Cooper.
Rumors are circulating that the initial steps have
been taken to impeach Mayor Cooper.
Female " alking Match.
womans international six days's wa king match
will begin Monday.
Stock Brokers in Trouble.
Warrants issued by Supreme Court judge for the
ARREST of VIM. Belden, Henry Belden, Jr, and two
others, composing the firm of Belden g. Co.. stock
brokers, are in the sheis hands, and his deputies
are looking for the persons named. The warrants
have been issued on application of Gen. Thomas T.
Eckert in suit to stocks and bonds alleged
to be converted improperly by that firm. Bail was
fxeo in each case ct $4,000. Beden g. Co. are we'll
known on Wall street.
Suit Under tue Civil Rights Bill.
Chas M. Cooper, for being elected forcbiy from the
table of the steamer Continental of the New Haven
Steamship Co., February 14,because he was colored
man, began suit today against the company under
the civil rights act of 1875, and an attachment was
granted by Judge Choate, against the company.
The R0ndOut Election Frauds.
RoNDoUT, March 22.-The legislative committee
investigating the recent election in this city were in
session today O. V. Oserhoult testified that be was
always Democrat, but was not allowed to vote. as
gang of Irishmen who were brought to the poll in
wagon, would allow one not of their ring to vote
Large numbers Of taxpayers were kept from voting.
The taxpayers are Americans and the opposition
were Irshmen and boys, who voted, while prevent
ing the former from voting, The deputy sheriff and
other officers were powerless. The gang retained
possession, and when they closed the poll the Judge
of election was the outside of the crowd. Other
testimony taken, showing that the election was
carried by violence and fraud of the most outrageous
kind.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
New York stock and None, Market.

NEW YORK, March PIP. M.-Money closed at
per cent. on call. The bank statement is slightly
more favorable
Sterling Exchange is lower. We quote bankers
asking rates 60-days bills at S486 per (of 1865
par value), and on demand $4.sSa against $i.S7a q
400 one week ago.
Subscriptions to per cent. bonds to-day. $500;
for the week 100; last week, S7 $685. since
January 1, $26s.36 800.
The stock market has been and weak, the fuctua-
lions, however, not being large The tendency all
the week has been to lower prices, ami in
very material decline.
The sales to-day were: PACIFIC Mail 700 shares,
Western Union $500 shares, Northwestern 1900
shares nreferred 1000 Rock Island l000,St Paul Il
ZOO, do preferred 1900, Cleveland Columbus g. Indi.
ana Central 6OO Eric 5000. St Joseph 1O9 preferred
20O Lake Shore 10,7OO New York Central l5oo, Ohio
Michigan Central $500, Delaware & Hudson 400
New Jersey Central 4,l0O, Delaware q LackawanDa
II $780, Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph 6Uo, District Of
Columbia, 3-65s $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
MARINE NEWS.


Eleven Lives Lost by shipwreck.
NEW YORK, March 22.-IC is stated that boat
with four seamen of the wrecked barque Morning
Star picked up sea, and that the other eleven
of the lost the 18th inst. on the South
Carolina coast.
Cargo of N Sealsp Vessel ON Fire.
CHARLFsroN March 23.-The cotton aboard the
ship David Brown discovered to be on fire Sun
day night. 1t appears to be in the after hold and
judging from the dense smoke has made considerable
Roadway. Engines are now pumping water into the
hold. The cargo is At bales Sea Island, 1881 bales
Upland and $50 tons phosphate rock. She cleared
Saturday for Havre Cargo probably insured in
France. Ship belongs in Searsport and is insured in
Northern cities.
Collision in Chesa pc AXE Bay.
BALTIMORE, March %. Captain Jones Of bark
New Light reports that his vessel was run into in
thelower Chesapeake by the schooner Colin G. Ba-
ker. The New Light was cut down to the water
line abaft the main rigging, the manmast dlsman-
tied and much damage done. The Cargo had to be
shifted and she brought to port in that condi-
tim.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
Funeral Of Gen. Foster.

BURLINGTON, VT, March 23.-The funeral o f
General George Foster to-day was an imposing
affair. Business was almost entirely suspended.
Flags were at half mast throughout the city. The
hall bearers were Gov. Redded Proctor, General W.
Y. M. Ripley P. p. Pitken and Stephenson, Col. W.
G. Veazie and DR.. Allen. A large lumber of
prominent military men, from all parts of the State
were present. The procession was nearly a mile
long, consisting Of military organizations, fire
department, Masonic lodges, veterans, 4th Vermont
regiment Post Stannard G. A. r., civil authorities
and prominent citizens. The remains were buried
in Lake View Cemetery with tho Masonic service
and military salute.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24

MEM0 RAND A

EASTPORT. March 2O-Sld, sch. Vo!ant. Cassidy,
Boston; E Nightingale, HiIlyard New York.
March 2l-Ar, schs Sea Spray, Holmes New York;
d New comb. Hickey, Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
WARRINGTON.
National Museum Building.

WAsHINGToN, March 22-The executive COM
mittee OF the Smithsonian regents to sudervise the
erection OF the new national museum building has
held frequent conferences. 1t has been decided by
the Treasury Department that the appropriation is
available at any time. Levels have been taken OF
the grounds on which the building is TO be erected
and working plans in detail are now in course Of
preparation. The advertising for proposals will be
begun next week.
The Fitz John Porter Inquiry.
The report of the Fitz John Porter board of in
quiry has been received at the War Department. 1t
has been sent to the President for his approval or
disapprova 1t is stated that the report partial
though not entire, vindication OF Gen. Porter
The Teller Commitree,
The reconstructed Teller committee met to-day
and authorized the chairman to appoint clerk and
other officers. They adjourned till Wednesday.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
Foreign Notes.

at a banquet given by the German residents of ST.
Peters burg in honor of the Emperor Williams
birthday, Gen Won Schwartz, German ambassador,
theoretically declared that the friendship of the Ger
man and Russian Emperors is frmer than ever.
AT a banquet given by the advocates of the aboli-
ton OF slavery in Spain, it was resolved that the
society for promoting the total disappearance Of
slavery from the Spanish colonies should be reorgan
i1od
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24

CANADA'S TARIFF.
Dissatisfaction Expressed by Quebec's
Business Men.

Dissatisfaction Expressed by Quebec,s
Business Men.
MONTREAL, March ga meeting of the manu-
facturers merchants, and others interested in the
tariff, took place in Quebec today. Mr.. Renaud, the
leading provision merchant, said the duty on wheat
would have the effect of closing every milling estab-
lshment in the country. Dry goods merchants.
ship builders and wine merchants were, he said ali
dissatisfied. Resolutions were passed, regrettng
that the government is not able to discriminate
more in favor of the manufactures of Great Britain
as against those from the United States the former
having her markets open for the bulk of the exports
Of this country free, while the United States has for
so long period, maintained hostile tariff that, as
the different provinces were making exertions to
open the country by railways iron and materials
should be admitted Free or the government grant a
bonus that the council of the board of trade do pet.
tion the government to do away with the specific
duties upon woolens cottons etc., and to have them
replaced by an equivalent ad valorem duty, to be
levied on the face of the invoice valne
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24

= Jan 6. lat % S, Ion 80 W, barque W Dresser,
Brown, from New York for ADjier.
Jan q, lat 81 S, lob 80 w, brig Hazetine, from
New YORK. for Apjer
March 7. no lat, &C, baroue Fl A Blanchard, SMITH
from New York for Cape Town, CGH.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
CaIiforui. Mining Stocks.

SAN FRANCISCO. March % The following are the
closing official prices Of mining stocks to-day:
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
AFHHANIoTAN.
YaIoob Khan Proclaimed aimee,

YakOOb Khan Pr reclaimed Ameer
TAsHKEND. Turkestan, March 22.-The first dis
patches received from Cabu since the death of Shere
Ali announce that tranquility regns there. Yakoob
Khan was proclaimed Amer at the capital Abdul
Rahman of Cabul, son of Afesula, and nephew of
Shere Ali is still here and is said to be preparing to
Renter Afghanistan.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
DIED.
In this city March 2sd. Thomas Haffex. AGED

In this city, March 23d, Thomas Haffey, aged 81
years months.
Funeral notice hereafter.
In this city, March 23d, Abel Sampson, aged 90
years.
Funeral services this afternoon at o'clock, at
No. Lafayette Street.
In this city, March %, Mrs. Lydia, wife of John
Blake aged IA years month.
Funeral services Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock.
Burial private.
In Minot. March II, Emma NJ. Hamilton. daughter
Of the late Capt John Hamilton OF Portland.
In Wlndham, March II, Miss Emma A. Libby,
aged "a years. Western papers please copy.J
In Topsham. March IA, Mr.. John Mustard, aged 80
years months.
In searsport, March 9, Dea. g Y. Baker. aged
81 years.
In Wiscasset, March 10, Mary Tucker, aged 81
years months.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Nashua aud Rochester Railroad, 80
NASHUA, March 22.-The annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Nashua s. Rochester railroad was
held here today for the purpose OF mo flying the
terms of the lease to the Worcester g. Nashua road
The terms modifying were adopted BY a large ma
jority. The Worcester s. Nashua now pay per
cent. instead Of on the stock of the former road.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
THE INDIANS.
An Attack by sitting Bull Feares.

All AtdcA ny Slttiu& Dull reared
NEW YORK, March 22'-The Graphic says that
Gen Sheridan has information that Sitting Bull has
large force of braves both sides of the line and
proposes to make simultaneous attack with three
columns upon forts Totten, Stephenson and Bufort,
as soon the grass is high enough for his animals to
subsst upon He has already sent emissares to fort
Totem to ascertain its strength aud position.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
CAS- 0RIA

The great success of Pitchers Castoria is be-
cause of its power to assimilate the food in the
stomachs of children. Thus, sour cure, vomiting,
wind-coic and diarfhea are prevented Castoria
tains neither mineral, morphine, nor alcohol. I'm
like Castor Oil it is pie asanf take as honey
and unlike narcotic Syrups, 1t is harmless 1t alays
feverishness, and is death to worms. When the
child has health the mother can rest.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
The New Orleans Bark Sons.

NEW ORLEANS, March % Bank Examiner Get.
mau today teegrapbed Comptroller Knox as follows :.
Aggregate deposit of seven national banks here S.
425 600; aggregate cash. exclusive of redemption
fund and tue large amount with New York reserve
agents, $4,000; condition of banks strong. The
excitement was causeless and is now over The
action Of the banks is approved by this community
The time Of resumption is likely to be anticipated,
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
The Riotous Coal yIiners

PITTsBURG, Penn, March 22.-of the coal mluers
arrested for riot along the upper Monongahea some
weeks ago, and whose trial before the Washington
County Court was concluded this week, seventeen
were adjudged guilty of simple riot and fifty were
acquitted. The court simply sentenced the guilty
ones to pay COSTS, but warned them thai, if again
arrested, they would have to suffer the extreme
penalty Of the law
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

As have been laid up by sickness in the house for
over three weeks, l hope my friends. who are
many, will not fail to call at the Office, No. 20 EN-
change Street, and get their property insured Chat
is not insured) We have capital enough to insure
all Portland and vicinity and pay back ii it burns
up. have paid a! my Agency over One and Half
Million Dollars 10 Portland citizens promptly Now
please call on my partner, j. S. Palmer Esq who
will be happy to wait upon you anu give you policy
that has stood the test of time. want you all to
stand by your old friend who has always stood by
you. Yours truthiuly,
mh24sntf JOHN E. DOW
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND SIS. March 20, A. d. 1879
This is to give notice that, on the seventeenth dav
of March, A D., 1879, Warrant in Insolvency
was issued by Nsthan Ceaves Judge of the Court Of
Insolvency tor said County of Cumberland against
the estate OF Alexander ID. Whidden OF Portland In
said county, adjudged to be an Insovent debtor on
petition OF certain creditors OF said debtor which pc-
titon was fled on the eighth day of March a. d. 1879
to which date interest on claims is to be computed
and the delivery or transfer of any property by him
are forbidden by law; That meeting Of the Creditors
more assgDees of his es' ate, will be held at Court
OF insolvency TO be holden at the Probate Court
10 said Portland, Oh Thursday, the twenty-:eyenth
noon.
Given under my hand the date first above written.
L. r. BROWN,
Deputy Sheriff. as Messenger of the Court of Insol-
vency for said County of Cumberland.
mb2O d2tTh&Tu
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
Chicago Comm uuisss.

CHICAGO, March 2s-25 900 people assembled TO.
night at Exposition Building, and ceebrat ed the
Paris Commune. Nearly 1910 were armed with guns
and the object was to raise funds to perfect mill
tary organization.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
FINANCIAL AND COW MERCIAL.


Portland Daily wholesale Market.
SATURDAY, March 22-Business for the past week
has been generally very quiet, market closing dull
and depressed. Notwithstanding the falling off in
the price of Flour. Molasses, GRAM Sugar. &C.. buy
ers only purchase for immediate wants. There is a
little 6rmer feeling in oranges, owing to the scarcity
In tie Boston MARKET and have advanced about Csc
per box In Boston good oranges are selling as
high as 675.
The following are to-day's quotations OF Flour.
Grain and Frut.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
ENGLAND WINS.

The Enferiority of American Legs Again
Dem0nstra led.
NEW YORK, March -22.-The running match of 10
and 20 miles came of tonight at Gilmore's Garden,
in which John Simpson Of England, one of Rowelps
trainers, Norman Taylor of Vermont, John e
Owens OF Virginia, John A. Raine of Canada Henry
Naylor of New York, and Dominique Verault of
Canada, were contestants for two prizes, each of
Simpson covered ten miles in the best time h. $685.
and won the first prize. Taylor made 20 miles in the
quickest time, Oh. ON. 51as., taking the second
prize. Owens was the other man to keep up well,
but he dropped out on his 10th mile when Mayor was
ON his 18th.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-24
A New Cable Compauv.

New YORK, March % The overtnres of the
Anglo American company 10 the new cable company
in London have been without result. All prospect
of amalgamation seems at an end. The second
meeting necessary to formally constitute the new
company will be held in London next Thursday.