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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28
The Return of Prosperity,

Merchants, even at the risk of being called
''imps of darkness" ''Shylocks,'' and like
names by the Greenback papers, insist that
their business is better. Sales, they say, are
larger, collections are easier, and the de-
mand upon manufacturers sharp and extern
sive. In articles of necessity, like food and
clothing, the demand is Enthusiastically in
creasing. Articles of luxury are still slow to
SELL The country has not yet that surplus
above its debts which will justify lavish ex-
penditure.
From all over the land come reports of re-
turning prosperity. The crops promise
abundant returns, the retail trade is brisker
than it has been for years, and there is an
eager call for all the great staples. The up
ward movement is very apparent in Portland
and in nearly every branch of trade mer-
chants report increased sales. The wholesale
clothiers indeed say that they have consider
able difficulty in loading their counters. The
old mill stocks are used up and no goods can be
got until more are manufactured. In many
lines there is great scarcity. The shoe shops
all over the State are starting up. At the
great centres of the shoe trade, Lewiston
and Auburn, advertisements for workmen
are posted on the walls of the factories. The
farming interest is at least holding it's own,
and the crop prospects are excellent. There
is more call for labor than for a long time
past, and the indications are strong that ev-
erything, except speculation, is on the mend
ing hand. Business is certainly not ''boom-
ing'' as it did in the years during and follow
ng the war. 1t will not, until the Govern
ment comes into the market again as Gus
toner for material of war; but business is
on a sounder basis than it has been since
1860, and men can make contracts with the
assurance that the value of dollar will not
vary between the time the contract is made
and the time of it's fulfillment.
Everybody except those prophets of disas-
ter who thrive on the expectation of hard
times will rejoice at this favorable turn in
affairs. The Greenback papers will doubt
less strive to discredit it, but the great mass
of Greenbackers will be delighted at the
comingof more prosperous times even though
the revival of business prove their theories
wrong
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28
MEDICAL.

At no time in the histo-
ry of medicine has an ar
ticle appeared which has
met with greater approx
al and success than Ben
sons Capcine Plaster.
Why they are preferred
to all other porous plas-
ters, is owing to their i'm
proved composition; they
act instantaneously, cure
speedily and effectually.
Physicians and the gen.
eral public who ackowl-
edge the great benefits de-
rived from the use of the
ordinary porous plaster,
however, maintain that
their action is not suffi-
GENTLY prompt, requiring
time, patience and con-
tinuous wear to effect a
Icure; Benson's Capcine
Plaster overcomes this
difficulty by accomplish
ing in a few hours that
which it takes any other
plaster as many days.
Although q recent in
vention, Benson's Cap
cine Porous Plaster has
been thoroughly tested by
physicians, and have been
pronounced the most
thoroughly efficacious
plaster ever devised.
Its marvellous influence
over the circulation, and
general effect on the sys-
tenn is almost incredible;
from the moment of its
application to the affected
part, it operates with as
tonishing vigor, brings re-
lief and cures more effect
ually than any known
Plaster, Liniment or Com
pound.
When you desire
prompt relief, ask your
Druggist for Benson's
Capcine Plaster. Avoid
worthless plasters having
a similar sounding name.
Each genuine plaster has
the word Capcine spelled
IC-A-P-C-I-N-E.
Sold by all Druggists,
Price 25 cents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

THE Shoe and Leather Reporter cautions
tanners against swindling firms who have 10
Gated in different cities, and sent orders to
country tam RS for leather. Their mode of
operating ha been substantially the same in
every instar can inquiry as to the kind of
goods manuf etured, i the cost, the ans
wer to be followed by an order, for which
cash returns would be promised. 1t is need
less to say that when the firm once got holu
OF the leather, the tanner saw the last of it,
and never got his pay
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

THE Senate finance committee to whom
the Warner silver bill has been referred, con-
sists of Messrs. Bayard, Herman, Wallace,
VOORHEES, and Beck, Democrats, and Morrill,,
Ferry, Jones of Nevada, and Allison, Repub-
licans. Messrs. Bayard, Herman and Nor
rill are pronounced hard-money men, and
will, it is believed, oppose the bill. Messrs.
Wallace, Voorhees,, Beck and Jones are sill
yer men, and will favor the bill. Mr.. Ferry
was an earnest advocate of the remonetiza-
ton of the silver dollar, and is relied upon
for the Warner bill. Mr.. Allison is conser-
vative on this question, but leans towards
silver. Mr.. Jones is absent With Mr. Jones
absent, the votes of Messrs. Ferry and Alli-
son will be necessary to bring the bill out of
the committee with favorable report
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 2s.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The and address of the writer are in
all Indispensable not necessarily for publica
ton but as a guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

Among the cases to come up before the Iowa
State Supreme Court is one which originated
on account of difference of ten cents. On
March 90, 1879, Mr. F. w. Hoffbauer took pas
sage on the Davenport s. Northwestern rail-
way at Delhi, for ride to Delaware, and fail
ed to obtain ticket before getting on the
train, claiming that the ticket office was not
open. The regular fare, ,16 cents, was rendered
the conductor, who took the money and de-
manded ten cents extra for collecting on board
the cars This Hoffbauer refused to yield up.
and the conductor dragged him out of the car
and kicked him into muddy side ditch
Suing for $1,000, the Delaware county court al
lowed him $1,000. The railway appeals, and
and the Supreme Court will decide The
costs and lawyers fees will amount to thou
sands of dollars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28
r E = u N I O N
OF THE
VETERAN TEMPERANCE HOSTS
OF MAINE.

The undersigned, members of the Legislature of
Maine, session of 1851, and who voted for the pas
sage of the original Maine Liquor Law, propose to
June I'd, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, that being the 28th
Anniversary of the signing of the Law by Gov.
Hubbard, cordially invite all their associates who
favored its passage the Legislature, and all the
friends of prohibition everywhere, to meet with
them and unite in suitable observance of the oc-
cason.
Addresses may be expected by Hon. Neal Dow,
Hon. A. P. Morrill,, Hon. Lot. M. Morrill,, Hon. Sid
ney Perham, and others.
JAMES BELL,
JOHN BRIDGES, c.+
DAVID GARLAND, foeh"eoiS'
THOMAS LITTLEFIELD
JOHN LARRABEE,)
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

The British have adopted the GENITAL, or
100 pounds, as the unit of all grain opera
tions, in place of the quarter. The New
York Produce Exchange has followed their
example, and in California it already pre-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

THE Democratic caucus has met and de-
cided it is not desirable to ho' caucus. A
sensible conclusion, considering the hurt the
caucus has already done itself.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

THAT proposed Democratic address to the
people is still incomplete. Its authors are
hunting for grievance to complain of.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

THE Connecticut Democrats are for Til
den. They always relied upon the peculiar
methods of the New York Democracy to give
them success.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

CHICAGO and st. Louis have begun to gibe
each other about the heat of the two cities.
The season of lying about sun-strokes will
soon set in.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

IT is said that the war Democrat to whom
Secretary Sherman wrote his letter on the
Presidency is John b. Haskins of New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate countersigned by Stanley T..
Pullen, Editor. All railway steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent
iourna1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

THE conviction of Mrs. Smith and her par
amour, Bennett, is another instance of
"Jersey justice"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

THE Democrats seem to have got down on
their knees for nothing. The Greenbackers
laugh at their pleadings and dispute their
sincerity
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

WONDER if the Democrats are anxious to
make any more ''record for the campaign?
The record they have made so far is troub-
lesome one.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

THERE is chance yet for lively move
ments in grain. The grasshopper is abroad.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

SHERMAN still has the Ohio nomination
under advisement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

IT is again announced that General Grant
will not accept Presidential nomination.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

TIE Sun thinks the Democratic party has
all it can do to elect President next time
If it keeps steadily on its good behavior. A
little seasoning of the contest with secession
sentiment OF unconstitutional taxes will de-
eide the election in favor of the Republicans
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

IT is believed in Washington that the
Warner silver bill will pass the Senate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28

GENERAL GRANT reaches Japan without
the aid of Government vessel and leaves
the country in Pacific mail steamer Still
the Democratic papers will go on talking
bout his ''junketing at the expense of the
United States Government" The facts will
not trouble them-for the facts will be ig-
nored.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-28
BUSINESS CARDS.
y. Q. WARD,
CARPENTER AND BUILDER,

has now moved into his new shop, 336 Cum
berland Street, and is prepared to do all kinds
OF building in the carpenter line. Special attention
given to all jobbing. Store Doors and Sashes, In
side Blinds for houses, Screen Doors and Window
Screens made to order. Prices equal to the times.
Give us call my26d2w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-04
BY CABLE.
Queen Victoria COngratulates the
Gar on His Escape.
A SUPPRESSED RUSSIAN PAPER
The Chilians Punish the Peruvians
and Boliyians:
The Sligo Prisoners to Be Tried on the
Eleventh.
A Bloody Caunibal War in West
Africa.
Bombay Seriously Suffering and Dis
turbed.
Bombay Seriously Suffering and Dis
turbed.

LONDON. November ga Bunos
Ayres dispatch of December 3, says
Intelligence has been received that
the allied Peruvians and Bolivians
have been completely defeated at
Tarapaca, Peru, by Chillians, who
have taken possession of the town.
The Chillian squadron is blockading
part Of Arcia."
A dispatch from Valparaiso says
"Tarapaca has been captured by the
Chillians. Losses heavy on both
sides"
A letter was issued by Chas. S. Par
nett, stating that the Sligo prisoners
would be tried at Carrick onShanon,
on the llth inst He also appeals to
the public for subscriptions to defray
the expenses of the defense.
A conflict, which has broken out in
New Calabar, West Africa, is between
King Amacheree, of New Calabar
and his followers, on the one hand,
and a powerful chief called VIII
Braid and his adherents on the other.
Some time since the king of New
Calabar died and the accession to the
throne of Amacheree has not given
general satisfaction. During the con
fict mentioned in our previous dis
patches no quarter was shown to the
wounded or prisoners, who were i'm
mediately killed and in many cases
eaten by the lower classes of the ma.
tives. Itwas thought the British naval
commander would not interfere unless
the English factories were threatened
or destroyed or the British subjects
molested. Bonney is suffering almost
equally with New Calabar, and the
trade Of the district is at a standstill
King Jaja is also reported collecting
forces and war material to join in the
struggle. In such event the inhabi.
tants of three rivers would be drawn
into the conflict. Her majesty's ship
Dido, was outside the bar at Bonney
ready to enter or send in boat in case
Of necessity.
LONDON, December Queen Vie
toria yesterday tolegraphed the Empo-
peror of Russia, congratulating him
on his escape from assassination.
BERLIN, December 4.-The ostensi-
BILE cause of the suspension of the
publication of st. Petersburgh Galos
for five months was an Objectionable
article in its feuilleton, but it is be-
lieved that the real reason was its
hostile and defiant tone towards for
eign powers, especially Germany.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-04
Kon-Residens Notice,


No. S33l--ln the ChanoeFy Court Of Shelby
county, TeRn.-The Douglass AK Manufae-
turing Company ct al.,vs Edward II. Mar
tin, ct al.
T appearing from the bill in this cause that
L the defendant, Martin AZ Co. are indebted
to the eomplainants as follows: To the Doug
lass Ak Manufacturing Company in the sum
Of slSO303 due by open account: to the Bid
die Hardware Company, in the sum of so
due by open account and to SCHUYLER, Hart
ley d Graham, in the sum of soil, due By
open account; that Florida Willbourm, Sam
VI. Willbourm, Alfred Willbourm, (minors),
aud Elias Haiman are non-residents of the
State OF Tennessee; and attachment having
oeen issued and levied on the property of
said firm OF Martin & Co., it is therefore or
dered that all the above named parties make
their appearance herein at the courthouse of
Shelby county, in Memphis, Tennessee, ON
or before the first Monday in January. 1880,
and plead, answer or demur to complain
ants bill or the same will be taken for
confessed as TO them and set for hearing ex-
parte; and that copy Of this order be pub
!lshed once week for four successive weeks
in the Public / edger.
This 18th day Of November, 1879.
A cOpy-Attest;
RI, BLACK, Clerk and Master.
By. T. B, MCHENBY, D. G. and NJ.
Belcher 4 Jordan, Soils. for complainant.
6S74 so S6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-04
ChanOery Sale Of Real Estate.

!; 2i9-ChanceTy Court of Shelby county-H
N, James VS.. A, 0. Atkeson ct al.
Rf virtue Of an interocutory decree for
~ sale entered in tho above cause on tbe s6tb
day Of June, 1879, NJ, B. 25, page /, / will sell
az public auction to the highest bidder. in
front OF the Clerk and Masters office. eonrt-
house building, MAIN street, Taxing District of
shelby county, late the city of Memphis, Ten.
neSsee, on ~"
Saturday, December 6. 1870.
within legal hours, tho following deseribed
property, situated in the city of MempbiS'
Shelby county, Tenn, to-wit rAi''
Beginning at the southwest corner of pevton
avenue and SaiiaIans street; running thence
south with Peyton avenue ffy l5M fest.
thence west and parallel with Safiarans street
one hundred and twenty-five (l2O feet to nv
alleyj thence north With said avenue pareliei
with Peyton avenue fifty t50) feet 10 Sa farans
street, thence east with SaiTarans street ono
hundred and twenty-five l25l feet TO the be-
Terms Of Salo--0n a credit Of seven months.
note with security required; lien retained,
redemption barred.
This November llth, 1879.
X j. BLACK, Clork and Msster.
81 687 81 S3
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-04
OuEENsWARE.
THE COTTON BOOM.

Returning and permanent prosperity
to the South seems assured. After
long years Of patient and almost hope
less toll, light breaks upon this sec
tion and we begin to feel strong and
self.reliant. From every part of the
South, except in portions of Texas,
where a drouth prevailed, we have
the most encouraging reports. The
cotton crop is unprecedented and
brings astonishing prices. To-day, as
we write, it has an upward tendency.
tits safe to say that the South will re-
alize $S0,0O0,0OO more on the cotton
crop of this year than last. The farm
ers are getting out of debt and having
q surplus. For the first time since the
war they begin to feel independent and
to look with confidence to the future.
A gratifying fact is generally reported
that, while the free dmen have gener-
ally worked well when not misled by
agents of an exodus scheme, the pro-
portion of cotton raised by white
labor is constantly on the increase and
is much larger than any former year in
our history. A hardy, industrious,
intelligent generation Of young men
have grown up since the war, whose
labor in the fields is beginning to be
felt. From out Of the ashes
of our poverty and mis-
fortune our people have arisen
and worked out great problem. Itwas
not done by great statesmen nor blat-
ant politicians, who pretend to take
such an interest in the dear people,
nor by conventions or legislation, but
by the people themselves. Their in
dOmitable energy has triumphed.
The fields are white and the ware
houses of the great marts groan with
the produce of their labor. Some Of
our merchants here are buying cotton
in Liverpool to-day over the wires,
Theprosperity we have, however, is not
confined to merchants and bankers il
is diffused among all classes, and
all share part of the general benefit.
This is the peace offering the SANDER
edSouth brings to the nation and to the
world. We are doing our full share
to restore prosperity to the whole
country, and feel that we can hold our
own in this effort with any other sec.
ton. We are slowly but surely work.
ing out our destiny, and will eventu
ally develop our resources, take ad
vantage OF superior climate and soil
and make this one of the most pros
porous and delightful quarters of The
globe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-04
Hsiver TelegraIns.

LOUISVILLE, December 4.-River
falling slowly, with feet 9 inches in
the canal, and 2 feet 8 inches in the
chute, on the falls, Business dull.
Weather cloudy and cool. Cobb Cecil
and tow, for Ironton; Pittsburg, St,
Louis to Pittsburg.
PITTsBURG, December 4.-River 8
feet II inches and falling. Weather
fair and mild. Arrived-W. N. Chan
cellor Departed-Graham.
CAIRO, Ill, December ARRIVED
R. S. Triplett, Ohio, 2; Vint
Shinkle, Cincinnati, 10; Imperial, St.
Louis, TO- Colorado, Memphis, IL.
Departed-Arkansas Belle, Evans
vile, 3; Belle Memphis, Memphis, a;
Iron Mountain and Robert Mitchell,
New Orleans; Future City, New Or
leans, TO- Celina, Nashville, noon.
Cloudy and cool.
CINCINNATI, December 4.-No ar
rivals or departures, River G feet 9
inches, falling slowly. Weather cloudy
and cool.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-04
THE EX-KHEDIvE.
An Interview With Ismail Pasha,
and a View of His Wives.

Naples Cor. London News,
The ladies of the harem, some for
ty in number, were driven from Paus-
silippe to Portici in ten carriages in
the early morning of Monday, Octo-
Der 20, escorted by their inevitable
black guardians. Later on, the prin-
cesses, in broughams, and without
escorts, were the observed of all OBJ
servers, and, as they took no pains to
conceal their persons, their pale COM
plexions and large dark eyes shone out
conspicuOusly-th more so as the up
per and lower portions Of their faces
were dimly covered with white gossa-
mer wells. Attired in brown or blue
silks, with hats and gloves in perfect
taste, it would have been difficult,
but from the veil, to distinguish
these ladies from the grandes danes
of Naples. Presenting myself at La
Favorita, y | was soon received by his
highness with. if possible, more than
his usual kindness and courtesy. The
thousands who enjoyed Ismail's hos
pitality and who have been charmed
by his powers Of conversation will be
glad to know that in his adversely
these powers seem to have increased,
and the wonderful memory, of which
| have often spoken, appears fresher
than ever. For more than two hours
| listened to what may be called a re-
view Of almost every subject affecting
Egypt during the last 10 years. His
highness complained Of the class of
European officials sent him to reOrgan-
ize and regenerate the country, and
declared that most of them
were men of the thirdrate ad-
ministrative ability, but of first-rate
capacity for drawing large salaries and
taking long holidays. He spoke in
high terms of Gordon Pasha, and Of
his excellent administration of the
Soudan, and deplored his intended
resignation. For the sake of his son,
as the nominal ruler of Egypt. he could
only approve of the removal of the
French and English consuls general,
and hoped that serious, frank, able di-
plomatists would be appointed. Speak
ing Of Syria, his highness said he
should be curious to see Sir H. Lay
ards honest report ofthe administra-
ton of Midhat Pasha. He ridiculed
be necessity of our having taken Cy
prus, and maintained that every Brit.
ish iron clad is superior to such a
white elephant. Ismail is no believ-
er in England effecting any re
forms in Asia Minor, and for reasons
which would occupy very much o.
your space predicted a complete fasco
He alluded freely to our Afghan trou
bles, 20 Russian intrigues, to our Ran
goon and Zulu doings, to our agricul
tural distress and commercial depres
sion. Having finished our third cigar
| ventured to change the current of oul
conversation, and alluded to the pune
tual sailing of the French mai
steamer. This led his highness t.
remark that be hoped ere long to bC
embarking for Constantinople, as, not
withstanding the kindness he haC
received in Italy, was natural to prefer
being at home in Mussulman city
His sons, Prince Hussein and Prince
Hassan, who are staying at the Hote
| Royal, at Naples, will soon be leaving
and there will thus be still less induce
ment for their father to remain.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-04
Port Royal az an Outlet 10 the
West.

St. Louis Republican,
Mr.. p. Papin, of the Port Royal
HarbOr Improvement and Steamship
Company, had conference with the
Board of Directors of the Merchants
Exchange, yesterday, with view to
setting on foot among ST. Louis busi-
ness men a movement to organize a
transportation company to carry the
export trade of st. Louis to Port Roy
al. There was but slender attend
ance Of members Of the board at the
conference, and it was arranged that
another meeting should be held to-day,
Mr.. Papin explained his plans during
the informal conference held, and
seemed to be very sanguine that a new
outlet to the export trade of st.
Louis could in this way be successful
ly opened. The harbor at Port Royal,
he held, was better adapted for the
export trade than any other on the
Atlantic coast. 1t was nearer to st.
Louis than New York, and as near as
Baltimore. Railroad communication
was established to the waters edge
and the facilities for transfer and ship
ment were complete. The Iron Noun
tain, Cairo Short Line, and the South
eastern offered three direct competing
lines as far as Nashville. The natural
advantages of the route are great, and
people there were anxious to see the
trade built up to something like what
it ought to be. Mr.. Papin presented
a copy of set of resolutions adopted
by the indianapolis board of trade,
expressing most favorable opinions of
the project.