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The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11
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FAIRFIELD.
A Splendid Republican Meeting
Messrs. Davis and Reed Address an Audi
ence Of 5000.
Special Despatch to the Press.l

Especial Despatch to the Press.l
FAIRFIELD, Aug. 9.-At least three thousand
people assembled at the Fairfield depot to-
night to greet the Republican candidate for
Governor. a, special train from Watervllle
brought up crowded cars, which were received
by the loud shouts of the wide'aWake Repub-
-licans of the town.
After a flag raising the audience were adj
dressed for an hour andga-quarter by the Hon.
T. B. Reed, who spoke first, being obliged to
leave by the train. Mr.. Reeds speech was ar
gumen tative in form and entirely confined to
a discussion of the currency question. 1t was
listened to with the closest attention and the
speaker was frequently interrupted with out
bursts of applause
After Mr.. Reed left the stand, Corporal
Davis was introduced and received with ring
ing cheers. He spoke forcibly and to the
point. He made markedly favorable I'M
preston upon the great audience and h's
presence did much to confirm them in the
good faith.
The Republicans of this town are in earnest
and will render good account OF themselves
in September.
The Democratic and Greenback rally OF last
night, at which Scion Chase and DIR. Crookel
spoke, despite desperate efforts to get out
crowd. die not exceed one-third of the number
present tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11
FIGHTING FUSIONISTS.
A Disgraceful Row at a Greenback Rally
at Augusta.

Disgraceful Row at Greenback Rally
at Augusta.
Especial Despatch to the Press.
AUGUSTA, Aug. 9.-The appeals to the pas
sions and prejudices made by the Greenback
orators, and the fusion of the Greenback party
with the Democrats are producing the results
which might have been anticipated they are
bringing into the Greenback ranks all the
roughs and rowdies and shoulder hitters who
hang about the streets and carefully avoid any
honest vocation. A lot of this kind came
here from the down river towns, especially
from Hallowell, to raise Greenback flag
tonight, and to listen to and applaud Gen.
Horace Binney Sargent. They got drunk, as
usual, and after the meeting begun disgrace
full fight among themselves at the depot. The
police attempted to arrest two OF them, when
the crowd interfered and assaulted the police
with stones and clubs. The officers were COM
PEELED to draw their revolvers to keep the
crowd off. When the train came along the
roughs got into the smoking car and there
lamps broken and stone which one OF them
threw just grazed Conductor Whitney's head.
Two of them were arrested and locked up, but
not until one Of them and one of the officers
had been badly beaten. 1t is evident that II
the "honest farmer" is to have voice in the
Greenback party he must begin training in the
manly art and provide himself with brass
knuckles Otherwise he will be sent to the
rear with cracked skull.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11
MINOR TELEGRAMS.

The United States steamer Wyoming, with
the American Minister to Turkey on board,
will cruise in the Black Sea. This is the first
time an American man-of-war ever entered
the Black Sea.
The White Sulphur Springs property, West
Virginia, was sold Saturday to A. F. Mathews
of Lewisburg, the same State, for $4,000
Richville Centre, were fatally poisoned at
Flushing, L. l., Friday, by drinking from
can which had contained Paris gIeen. 49,
Major VIM. w. Leland, formerly one of the
proprietors of the Grand Union Hotel at Sara
toga, died Saturday.
In row at low bagnio at Warrenburg
Mo-, Friday, John Duncan's skull was mashed
in. He died Saturday.
Two painters, Chas. Felt and Nicholas Ba-
ker, fell from church in Brooklyn Saturday,
and were fatally injured.
John f. Mines, the man who worked up the
yarn about the arrangements to capture Tilden,
disappeared from the Astor House three weeks
since, and no clue has been obtained to his
whereabouts.
Jacob E. Hinline was hanged at San Antonio
Saturday, for murder.
The Wallace committee is at Providence,
taking testimony in regard to intimidation of
voters in Rhode Island. Nothing of Importance
was elected Saturday.
James Gordon Benefits side was beaten at
polo at Newport Saturday, three games out of
five.
John S. Brayton, Collector of Customs at
Norfolk, died suddenly Saturday night of govt
of the heart. He served as a Major of Infan-
try in the Confederate army, and was appoint
ed collector by President Hayes two years.
VIM. H. Vanderbilt has given 100000 for
gymnasium and a civil engineering and scien-
tific hall on the grounds of Vanderbilt Univer-
sity at Nashville.
The yacht America, owned by Gen. Butler,
from Bay of Islands, N. F., left Corso Friday
morning and arrived at Halifax Saturday
The indianapolis file works, one of the larg-
est manufacturing establishments in the city,
was destroyed by fire Saturday night. Loss
$4,000; insurance $4,000. az
John Sanborn Jenness of New York, son of
the late Hon. Richard Jenness of Portsmouth,
died at Newcastle, N. H., yesterday, of dropsy.
Patrick O'Donnell of Lawrence, committed
suicide yesterday by drowning.
Senator Butler and his investigating commit
tee go east Monday night.
At Port Royal Va, Thursday night, Dick
Maddox shot Hill Travis for escorting his wife
to church, and also fired at his wife but shot
another lady seriously.
Yacht Liona capsized at Providence, R. L.,
yesterday. The occupants were all rescued.
The Wallace committee passed Sunday at
the summer residence of Senator Burnside.
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YELLOW FEVER.
Twenty mine New Cases at Memphis-A
Fatal Case at Maysville.

Twenty mine New Cases at Memphis-A
Fatal Case at Maysville.
MEMPHIS Aug. 9.-The Board of Health
makes formal declaration of general cpl
demic. They say, however, that the death
rate is small in proportion to the number OF
cases, and there are good reasons to hope 1t Will
not exceed the present weeks mortality. The
total deaths from yellow fever to date is 81.
CHICAGO, Aug. 9.-The President of the
Howard Association of Memphis has sent a tel
egram giving the particulars of the condition
of that city, containing the following points:
Total number of cases of yellow fever to this
hour within the city limits, officially recorded,
is $780, OF this number 80 have died. In addi-
ton there have been about 20 cases and deaths
among Memphis refugees located within SIX
miles of the city. The disease has not commu-
nicated to any of the surrounding towns, ON
account of the rigid quarantine. The fever
has increased in Memphis very perceptbly in
the past ten days, and is spreading from the
original centres. We cannot hope for its dis
continuance until we have frost. At least
in camps Father Matthew and Marks, situated
four and five miles respectively from Memphis.
VIcKsBURG, Aug ga fatal case of yellow
Miss, by the President of the Board of Health
considerable excitement exists there, but
doubts are suppressed as to its being case OF
yellow fever. No other cases reported.
New YORK, Aug. 9.-Frederick P. King,
clerk in Pratt's oil works, Williamsburg, died
of yellow fever this morning. He contracted
the disease from bark Wallace which loaded
with oil from the works during the latter part
of July.
MEMPHIS, Aug. 1O.-Twenty-nine cases re-
ported today, II white, and II colored.
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THE NEGRO EXODUS.
A Stream of Colored Men Constantly
Flowing into Kansas-Gov. st. John
Appeals for Aid.

A Stream of Colored Men Constantly
Flowing into Kansas-Gov. St. John
Appeals for Aid.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The Secretary OF the
Emigrant Aid Association of the District OF
Columbia has received a letter from Gov ST.
John, President of the Freedman's Relief
Association of Kansas, from which the follow
ing extracts are taken:
1.-THE tide of immigration continues to flow
northward in an almost unbroken stream, and
unless checked by quarantine regulations
established along the Mississippi, there is no
telling Just when it will stop. We find 1T very
difficult with the means at our command to
relieve the necessities of the refugees, but we
are doing our best and have thus far prevented
any actual suffering. 1t seems to me the people
of the North do not comprehend the magni-
tude of this movement, or they would certainly
take great interest in the matter. So far our
association has extended aid to about 1900
destitute colored people. We have obtained
employment for them and placed them in such
situation that they are now self-sustaining
but it has cost great deal of money, and we
have received some aid from abroad. In fact,
from certain sections of the country quite
has given 81 900; but the great city of New
York, so far as know has not given as many
cents What is needed is money. Our funds
are nearly exhausted, and, whether we shall
receive further contributions nothing but the
future can determine. OF one thing, however,
YOU may rest assured. Young Kansas will not
fail in her duty towards this people, and l only
wish the entire country would wake up to the
magnitude of this movement. Our association
has expended so far for the relief of destitute
refugees little over $4,000"
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11

The Republicans as rule, are not only
hopeful but confident. They are fighting with
that assurance of victory which gives power.
They;fully appreciate that the contest is a
close one, and if won it must be by hard ana
constant work. That is the kind Oh WORK they
are doing.
Mr.. Davis, the candidate for Governor, is
winning golden opinions wherever he appears
before the people. In nominating him the
Republican State ConyentiDp2made no mistake
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FISHERMEN
DOMESTIC PORTS.

Passed North Aug 9th, sch Sarah Aver, Gil
ester. from the Banks for North Bay.
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For New England.
The Cotton Crop.

New York, Aug. 9.-Reports' from all the
Souther cotton exchanges of the growth OF
the crop to July S1st, are received by telegraph
tonight. The plant is small but is rapidly
forming blooming and balling well and re-
ports generally are as favorable or better than
1ast wear, except that the crop is little later.
There has been rather too much rain in a ma
iority of cases and there has been some she'd
dino and apppehensions of rust There is lit
tIe or no abandonment of land. The worm has
appeared, i'm some localities but as yet has done
no damage. In Texas excessively hot dry
weather has caused the Balls to mature more
rapidly and open much sooner'than any season
ever known before. Picking commenced very
much earlier and early receipts are expected
to be unprecedentedly large at the expense OF
the later months.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11
DEATHS.

In this city 10th inst. Marge G., daughter OF
Moses H. and Annie A. Sampson, aged l year,
months 10 days. n,
PRAYERS alto O'Clock this forenoon, at No. IA
Emery street, 90.
In Cornish, at the Park House, August 9th, Albert
Kicker aged 80 years.
Weekly papers copy.l
In Windham Hill, August 9th, Miss Henrietta
Senter aged AZ years. 10 months and days.
In Appleton, July 10, James Pease, aged about so
years.
In Belfast, August l. Mrs. Eliza A. Wilson, aged
90 years months and days.
In Rockland, July 29th, Abby, wife of Gates b.
Taylor, aged so years and Is days.
In Rockport, July 29th Almon d. Berry, aged 81
years.
In Rockland, August 9th, Mary r., wife of the
late Daniel d. Fuller, aged ~ years.
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A Mad Ex-senator.

PROVIDENCE, Aug. 9.-Some sensation was
caused in the vicinity Of Narragansett Pier
this morning by exaggerated reports OF an I'M
pleasant occurrence last evening, at the sum-
mer residence of ex-senator Sprague. 1t ap-
p peiSatbV a@ainst GERMAN Gentleman
teacher of his children, and coming to the
house under extreme excitement, Sprague Or
dered the man away, and it is said even
attempted to shoot him. Senator Conkling
who, en- route for Providence, had stopped
there on some legal business, attempted, with
a number of other persons, to soothe Sprague's
feelings, but without result, until the excite
ment had subsidized One result of the disturb.
ance is the temporary removal of the family to
a neighboring hotel. = q CO.
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Official Corruption in Georgia.

ATLANTA, Aug. 9.---It is. claimed that frauds
have been discovered in the office of the keeper
of the Penitentiary. A committee OF investl-
gation has been appointed THE House also
aannointed committee yesterday to investigate
their the Treasury, Agricultural Bureau and other
Jenartments. Atlanta is full of gossip of
official scandal since the developments last
week. The press and people all over the state
Governor and Secretary of State, which seem
to be above suspicion.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11
MOUNT VERNON.

An Enthusiastic Republican Mass Meet
ing-Speeches by Blaine and Frye.
AUGUSTA, Aug. 10.-There was large Re
publican mass meeting at Mount Vernon Sat-
urday afternoon, with delegations present from
some fifteen surrounding cities and towns.
Addresses were made by Senator Blaine and
Hon. William P. Frye.
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MAINE.
Waldo Greenback Convention.

Waldo Greenback Convention
BELFAST, Aug. 9.-At the Greenback con-
vention today the following nominations were
made:
Senators James d. Lamson, Freedom; Ran
dali Ellis, Belfast.
County Commissioner. b. thompson,
Montville.
County Treasurer-Charles Moore, Belfast
Clerk of Courts-William Berry, Burn
ham.
The Democratic county convention voted to
endorse the Greenback candidates and made
no nominations.
An Argus Lie.
BosroN, Aug: "a Washington special to
the Journal says Secretary Sherman had his
attention called today to an article in the Port
land Argus, saying he had ordered all the
Maine clerks in the Treasury Department to
go home at once and engage in campaign work.
He said this was one of the numerous cam
paign lies which had followed his speech in
Maine He considered it the duty OF all the
Maine clerks to go home and vote, and he
hoped they would do it, especially as the con-
test would be close.
Suicide of Togus Veteran.
PLYMOUTH, Aug 9.-Benjamin Goodspeed,
an inmate of the Soldiers Home at Togus
Me-, while ON furlough to this place, COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself with
small revolver. He had been low spirited for
several days at the idea of going back.
Temperance Rally at Waterville.
VAUDEVILLE, Aug. "a grand temperance
rally was held in the Town Hall at this place
today number of distinguished speakers
were present.
Waterville's Proposed New Hotel.
Proposals are now desired for furnishing
material and work for the proposed new hotel
here 1t is understood that Colby University
will invest funds in it extensively.
Leo Miller at Rockland.
RocKLAND, Aug. 9.-The Greenbackers held
rally and flag raising at the head of Pleasant
street, ward seven, last night Leo Miller
made an address and the band furnished music.
A large number were present.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11
POLYGAM Y.
Mormon Emigrants to be Excluded from
the Country, ~

Mormon Emigrants to be Excluded from
the Country. W#
New YORK, Aug "a Washington special
says the Mormon question is assuming inter
national importance. A letter has been sent
to our diplomatic representatives in Great
Britain, Germany, Norway, Sweden and Den
mark, protesting against the conduct OF those
governments in allowing their subjects to emf
CRATE to the United States as Mormon converts.
The letter advises foreign governments OF the
law in this country against polygamy, and an
nounces that it will hereafter be strictly en-
forced where evidence is obtainable. In JUS
tice to their own subjects foreign governments
should prevent their coming here to be pun
ished for the infraction of the laws: cabi-
net officer says that if these friendly represen-
tations are disregarded we will forbid ships
containing Mormon emigrants landing on our
shores. The administration is determined TO
prevent lawless people from landing on our
ShoraS
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11
SOUTH GARDINER.

Republican Flag Raising -Speech by Gen.
Geo. A. Sheridan.
AUGUSTA, Aug. 10.-The Republicans OF
South Gardiner opened the campaign Saturday
evening by hanging out campaign flag. Al
this the people were addressed in a most able
manner by Gen. Geo. A. Sheridan, of Louisi-
ana
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4
A Mean Thief,

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10.-Wiilam Vance
Harper, lawyer, has disappeared, after de-
frauding various clients to the extent of nearly
SIT 600 In one case he appropriated a large
sum which belonged to three or Tour children aon}a
mostly of the poorer classes, who had given
him money to save or invest, are among the
victims.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11
STEAMBOAT COLLI SION.
One Vessel Sunk and the Other Badly
Damaged.

p CHESTER, Penn, Aug. 9.-The passenger
steamer Mary Morgan, plying between Bridge
port, New Jersey, Chester and Philadelphia,
collided at TO- 80 o'clock last night mile above
Fort Delaware with freight steam-propeller
Pierrepont, plying between Smyrna, Delaware,
and Philadelphia. The last named boat sunk
in fifteen feet of water. The Mary Morgan
had on board moonlight excursion numbering
several hundreds from Bridgeport, and the
Pierrepont had twenty-five persons including
the passengers and crew, besides 5000 bushels
of peaches and a large quantity of other fruit.
The Pierrepont was struck amidshipss and
large hole stove in her: The Morgan had her
bow badly broken and her forward bulkhead
filled with water, and had it not been for her
iron hull and water tight compartments she
with her load of living freight would, have
also sunk. The passengers and crew OF the
Pierrepont were taken aboard the Morgan and
landed at Chester.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11

New YORK, Aug. 1O.-A Washington spec
ial says an investigation will be made by the
State Department into the disputed points in
the case of Col Burnet and that many think
the government will hold that an American
citizens when placed under arrest in Cuba
prior to any formal investigation OF charges
against him, must be accorded humane treat
ment regardless of the question of guilt or
innocence, and be given reasonable opportu-
nifty to disprove charges against him.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11
MARRIAGES.

In Union, August I'd, Granville NJ Lawrence Vi
Warren. and Miss Helen NJ Jones of Union.
In Friendship, August Sd, William I. Fiinton Oh
Gushing, and Miss Lillius Mcclellan of ST. George.
In Jefferson, July 10, William A. Elwell and MIS-
Laura A. Barker, both of st George. -.
In Surry, August 2, Charles Leach and Miss ABBY
A. Ordway both of Penobscot.
In Bluehill, August Sd, Gesrge II. Davis and Miss
Lillian Munroe, both of Brooksville.
In Sedgwick August 2d, William Il. Grant and
Lizzie w. Friend both of Sedgwick.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11

THE SECRET KEY TO HEALTH.-The Science OF
Life, or SelfPrescrvation, 300 pages. Price, only
ST. Contains fifty valuable prescriptions, either one
of which is worth more THAI ten times the price OF
the book. Illustrated sample sent on receipt of 6
cents for postage Address, DR.. W. H. Parker,
Bulfn Street, Boston, Mass jly16eod&w3m
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European Markets.

LONDON, Aug. 9-12.3o P. M.-Consols 81 GIG
for money and account
LONDON, Aug. S-12.3o P. M.-American securi-
ties-United States bonds, new 5s, 1854; new
1ss 1924; As, 1865; Erie 2S7s.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 9-12.3O P. M.-Flour at Go
Ii 8; Winter Wheat at 8 2a9 5;Spring edo, at 10
as s; California average at 699 z; club do 8 6
(91O; Corn, A 7. Provisions, &c.-Pork, at AZ; Ba-
con- 20 6G26; Lard 80 8; Cheese at 81 6; Tallow
at 81 6, at London 80 6.
hardening; uplands at Sled; Orleans 6asd sales
5000 bales including 1000 for speculation and ex-
port; receipts $3.50, all American.
PARIS Aug 9.-Rentes 80 20.
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BUSINESS REVIVAL.

NEW YORK, Aug. 9.-The extensive rolling
mills at Spuyten D1yil, which have been idle for
the past eight years, are to be put in operation
at once. Theyswill commence on single con-
tract for 10000 tons railroad iron for Boston
party. The rails are to be delivered at Kansas
City, and the price the mills will realize at
their works will be $40 per ton.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11
MASSACHUSETTS,.
A Strike comnronised.

BOSTON Aug .9.-The 1000 miners OF the Hud-
son Iron Co. of West Stockbridge, who have
been on a strike for the past ten days for an
increase of pay, have made compromise with
the manager and go to work Monday at an in
crease of twelve and half cents per day in
stead of % cents as asked for.
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Conservation of a Bishop.

HAIR TFoRD, Bug. 10.-Rev. DR.. Lawrence
diocese to-day, in st. Joseph's cathedral, by
Archbishop Williams of Boston. There were
present $50 priests and the following bishops:
O'Laughlin of Brooklyn O'Reily q Spring,
field, Shannehan of Harrisburg, Heafey OF
Portland, Hendricken OF Providence, ana
Chattard of vencennes. Immense numbers
of people were present
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Havana Market.

HAVANA. Aug 1O.-The Sugar market has been
quiet during the week; quotations unchanged stock
in warehouses at Havana and Matanzas 7o,90o
boxes, $4,000 bags and "a 200 hhds; receipts for
the week 1850 boxes, 1888 bags and 1855 hhds ex-
ports 60OO boxes 5000 bags and 2250 hhds, includ-
ing 22O boxes, 1000 bags and 220O hhds to the
United States. Freights nominal. Steamers are
offering cheap and sufficient tonnage
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Gen. fitzpatrick and the South American
War

New York, Aug. 1O-The Sun says the ru-
NOR that Gen. Judson Fitzpatrick, whose wife
is CHILEAN, is to start for Chill to take COM
and Bolivia, is positively denied by the Gener,
al. Gen. Fitzpatrick said, however, eff could
see my way clear to go to Chill in a proper
manner without giving me the appearance OF a
hero or an adventurer, / would go, but it
would suit my inclination and my idea of the
requirements of the situation better if whoever
goes from the United States is sent by our gov
eminent in the interest of American commerce
and humanity, to endeavor to restore peace be-
tween its sister republics"
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11
Bank Statement.


NEW YORK, Aug. 9-P. M.-Money closed at 3
per cent on call The bank statement is not SO I'M
favorable as it looks, the legal tender paid into
the United States treasury will come out again next
week. -
Sterling Exchange is extremely dull, and the
market well supplied. Specie imports are now prob
able We quote bankers askinglrates, 6Oldays bills,
mand. 81 1884 against $48214@4S4 one week
ago. Commercial bills 4.80144 .S01a gold.
cIna roiiow1no ara to-daY'S closing quotations of
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11
Ra.Sa Rail.

At Holyoke-Springfieds 10; Holyokes, 3.
At Syracuse-Providence g. Syracuse Stars,
3-13 innings.
At Observation-Disclosures II; Chicagos, 6.
At Cleveland-C levelands, 6; Buffalos, 5.
At Troy-Bostons, s.; Troys, l.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11

The imports of foreign dry goods at New York for
the week have been $603, 900 less than last week,
while showing reduction of 1927 ,205 as compared
with the corresponding week last year.
There was heavy business at New York in grain
freights yesterday, and rates higher The con-
tracts made yesterday for prompt and forward ship
ment exceed 2, 100000 bushels.
The Delaware s. Hudson Canal Co. announce that
they will sell $4,000 tons of Lackawanna coal at
auction on Wednesday next at the Coal and Iron
Exchange.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-11
Senator Thurman in Hartford.

HARTFORD, Aug. Ex-senator and Mrs.
Thurman came here Saturday and will re-
main till Tuesday on q private visit to old
friends. A number of prominent citizens of
both parties gave him dinner Saturday even
ing, a purely social affair. The Senator leaves
here for Washington. After short stay there
he will proceed to Ohio. an5
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Pennsylvania Prohibitionists.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. "a call has been is
sued for a prohibition state convention, at
Altoona Sept g. 1t is expected a state ticket
will be nominated and an address issued.