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The New York herald., 1879-12-17
OPPOSITION on THE EX-PRESDENTS FRIENDS
Progress Of the Grab Game
for the Presidency.
THE MAINE COUNT AS AN ELEMENT.
Mr.. Kellogg's Senatorial Career
Likely to End.
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16. 1872
THE GRANT MOVEMENT IN WASHINGTON
FRIENDS OF THE GENERAL OPPOSING RE-
ENTRY INTO POLITICAL LIFE-AN ANNOUNCE
MENT OF HIS PURPOSES ANTICIPATED.
The assembling Of the members Of the National
Republican Committee here brings the so-called
Grant movement moro to the surface.
Most of the members reticent on the
question Of Presidential nominations. but sew
eral of them speak Of General Grant as
the only man the party elect which
is taking . gloomier view Of tho party's prospects
than most republicans do. Meantime 1t Is reported
here to-day that number OF General Grants per-
sonai and political friends will hold consultation
In Philadelphia, while the General remains there. to
deliberate with him the question whether he
ought any longer to allow himself to be spoken Of
and regarded acandidate for the Presidential nom
ination. considerable number of these friends Of
the General are known to be very decided in their
opposition to his re-entering political life. as
offensive to the traditions Of the country, compro-
missing his high position and fame. exposing
him anew to the disagreeable turmoil Of partisan
contest and in every way needless and unfit
for him. number Of his friends also
understood to be strongly Of the opinion that the
time has come when he should publicly decide the
matter way the other. and that 1t does not
comport with his high public position. now that he
has returned home and has leisure, to have the
question Of his candidacy dung about the Country
or left any longer q matter OF doubt To remain
SILENT It is urged, is for the General to stand in
the attitude of expectant and this they say.
does him injury In the general esteem-greater in
jury than 9 frank declaration that he desires
nomination to q third term. They say
1T makes him look like beggar mutely holding
out his hand"
Some Of General Grants friends here expect
nouncement Of his purposes to be made by him, or
for him by authority. within the next week or
ten days. 1t is known that some leading
men in the Nicaragua Canal project in
Rhiladelphia and will strongly urge him to
accept the offers Of position which they pre-
pared to make hum, and number Of his most inti-
mste and devoted personal friends determined
to urge him now to accept these offers and to make
at once definite announcement that he will not re-
enter political iife Is candidate for the repub-
lcan nomination. and will not accept in any event.
The New York herald., 1879-12-17

OF Oklahoma. vas In compliance with the resoiuton
OF the Legislature Of his State and was referred 70
the Committee Territories. OF which Mr.. Vest rs
the House Committee Territories. and is now
in the hands Of subcommittee. This bill looks
to reorganzing the Indian Territory, and besides
the general support which 1t is receiving from all
the Southern and Western members of Congress in
both houses. it is also urged by combination OF
financial interests In the East which is determined
to open up this Territory to settlement without
delay. It is said that Carpenter. who planned
the emigrant raid on the Indian Territory which
was broken up by the Presidents proclamation and
the Interference Of the army will renew his scheme
this winter, that large number Of squatters will
be ready to again venture the forbidden soil next
winter.
In addition to this the Secretary Of the Interior in
his last annual report. says that during his recent
visit to the Indian Territory. he deemed it proper to
call the attention Of the representative men Of the
civilized tribes to the probability of the raid being
renewed. and that 1t might assume such proportions
a. to battle the power Of the government to
keep out settlers. and urging them to prepare
for such . step by dividing their lands
like white He advised them to take this matter
into serious consideration which. under the assured
protection Of the government. they were perfectly
free to do. 1t is claimed that tho bill introduced In
the Senate and House fully respects the rights Of the
Indian tribes elseit would receive the Presi-
dents approval. The will be reported early
In January. after the reassembling Of Congress.
The New York herald., 1879-12-17
General Sheridan.

childs At the dinner the tvsnty-six guests we're
seated follows
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-03-07
THOMAsTON LOCALS.

THURSDAY, March 6.
The Fox Hunting Association can adapt
Themselves to most any vocation. Capt E. f..
Millers with other members. volunteered, went
down river, and brought up the schooner
Silver Spray for J. A. Cinghton s. Co.
In the language of the street the shedding is
"played out" There has been more teaming
in town this winter than for any previous
winter for the last ten years. The wood land.
ings, rock landings and lime sheds are well
filled with material for the manufacturing of
lime The coming season.
Hon. Nelson Thompson, Senator from Knox
county, was in town to-day. Mr.. Thompson
is spoken of by all parties as an fficient mem
Der of the Senate; although we belong to a
different political organization from Mr..
Thompson, yet we must acquiesce in the above
opinion.
Milton Heaton has just finished largo fat
boat that he will employ in fishing his weir.
The South Warren people say that the next
Legislature will see them in full force in
Augusta, and that the bridge over the river at
their place must be free.
And still they have no Warden at the Prison
otherwise than Republican. There Is fun
ahead. While w. f. Hodgkins, P. NJ. Stud
ley and other Greenback leaders here are loud
| in their denunciation of Mr.. Garcelou for not
nominating Greehback warden, Fee with
his usual philosophical resignation, says that
the thing will regulate itself by any by. He is
still confident that every thing will work for
the best.
There was a large and enthusiastic temper
ance meeting at Union Hall last evening. OF
| the IronClad Club of Knox county aud vicinity
The speaking was pointed and good. The oc-
casion called together all the leading people Of
Thomaston, who are earnest in this efforts for
reform. There is no doubt but this organiza-
| ton has been conducive of vast amount Of
oood
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Cumberland Centre.

The Maine Psychological Society will meet at
Cumberland Centre this month, It being a
meeting for a discussion on fruit and an
exhibition of winter and spring apples The
Interest manifested by our farmers of
late in apple growing, as well as our nearness
toPortland should command large attendance.
Union Hall is the place of meeting.
The agricultural course of lectures at Cum
berland Centre has been very interesting and
instructive to our citizens and is an experiment
in the lecture line which should BE- cultivated
to greater degree by our country villages.
Cumberland Centre needs hotel and
manufacturing industry of some kind. 1t
promises good opening for brain and capital
in that direction. With more remunerative
employment for its people, it would become
one of the most thriving as it is now one of the
handsomest and most pleasant villages in the
vicinity of Portland.
The cantata of Daniel will be given at Union
Hall, Cumberland Centre, tomorrow evening
il pleasant, under the direction Of Mr. E. A.
Blanchard. The cast will be as follows:
Queen-Miss Kate Knight, soprano.
Sisters OF Azariab-Miss Edith Sanford and Mrs.
1. +. Wilson, meZzo soprani
Azatiah-A. Howard Buxton. tenor.
Danlel-Fied 5. Sanford, baritone.
kng-E. P. W True, bass.
derad-O s. Thomas, tenor.
Miss Ell. j. Blanchard will bs pianist, and
the concert will commence at s o'clock.
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Insane HOsDitaI.

The reorganized Board of Trustees of the In
sane Hospital held session at Augusta Tues
day and Wednesday of this week. The Board
is now composed of the following members:
Hon. r. s. Morrison, Bangor, President.
Major FL A. Shorey, Bridgton, Secretary
DR.. John T. Gilman, Portland, DIR. A. j,
Fuller, Bath, A. P. Snow, Wlnthrp, and Hon.
John Ware, Waterville.
The Board made thorough inspection of all
departments of the Hospital and expressed
themselves as highly gratifed with its present
condition. Preliminary steps were taken to
inaugurate certain Improvements, including a
new building for a dormitory, a gas manufac-
tory, SC. The Board adjourned to meet the
first Tuesday in April. The new members
seem to possess special qualifications for the
work assigned them and will makelcareful and
prudent guardians of the unfortunate people
committed to their care.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-03-07
CHADBOURNE q KENDALL.
They Adopt the Retail as Well as the
Wholesale Business.

Messrs. Chadbourne & Kendall, one of the
! largest and oldest firms in the city dealing in
woolens at wholesale, have decided to add
the retail trade to their business. For that
purpose they will devote the whole of the first
floor of their elegant building, 4OxSO feet, to
the retail trade and open, next Monday, a
splendid stock of under clothing, hosiery, neck
wear, fresh from the manufacturers, woolens,
tailors' trimmings, and other good for suitiugs.
Also the several fashionable and popular
styles of shrts, collars and cuffs for which they
are agents.
The basement has been entirely remodeled,
and is now one of the finest salesrooms to be
found anywhere. This is devoted exclusively
to the wholesale trade, aud is filed with goods
of all descriptions in their particular line.
Messrs Chadbourne and Kendall commenced
business in 1858, corner Federal and Middle
streets, and have steadily increased their
trade until now they swing one of the largest
wholesale business in the State, and this has
been owing to their strict attention to business,
their genialty, and their square dealing. We
wish them every success in their new venture.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-03-07
The Mayors Ranauet.

AT the close OF the last municipal year Mayor
busier gave complimentary banquet to the
City council and various city officers, Last
evening q similar banquet was rendered by him
to the City Council and officials of 1889 after
cluded.
Mr. Lucy had provided very handsome col.
iation In Reception Hall, and the tables were
very attractive. At cross table, at the head
OF the hall, were seated Mayor Butler with
Mayor-elect Walker on his left and Mr.. Sem
ter, the Republican candidate for Mayor. on
MS right. On Mr.. Walkers left sat Mr.. Libby
OF the school Committee, and on Mr.. Senter,s
right Mr.. Chapman, President of the Common
Council. The other guests occupied a table
running the length of the hall.
After the banquet was concluded Mayor But.
Ter congratulated the City council for the efforts
all had made in the City Council and the sew
eral departments to reduce expenses; of the
excellent financial condition of the city at the
present time; repeated the statistics in rec ard
to this latter matter published in MONDAYS
PRESS, and introduced Mayor-elect Walker.
his successor The mayor was warmly an
plauded.
Mayor Walker was received with mneb en-.
tnusiasm, and after some. humorous remarks
he said he should endeavor to make il the
study OF his life while in the mayoralty to
transmit 10 his successor the finances of the
city in as good condition as he received them
from his predecessor.
Mr.. Senter, on being called upon, said he had
always believed it the duty of every good citi-
zen, without distinction of party, to support
with his influence the officials elected. Such
was his course in the past and he believed such
would be that of all citizens in the present.
loud applause) He then humorously de-
scribed his own defeat of Monday last which
was received with shouts of laughter.
Fine music was provided by Messrs. Colby,
Thurston and Shaw, with Mr.. Kotzschmar,
who presided at the piano.
Speeches were made by Mr. Small, chairman
Of the Aldermen, Mr. @. f. Libby, Mr.. Chap
man, President of the Common Council, AL
derman Cunningham, Mr.. Goodwin, the City
Engineer, Mr.. Littlefeld, Chief of the Fire
Department. Councilman Andrews of the
Committee on Streets, Councilman Libby, Mr..
G. j. Pencil of the Board of Overseers of the
Poor, Councilman SWEET, Mr. Robinson, CITY
Clerk, Councilman Ridlon. DR.. 81. 7. Cum
mings, Milk Inspector, Councilmen Thurston,
Haskell, Melaugh and Latham, Mr.. Pray, Su-
perintendent of School Buildings, City Marshal
Bridges, Mr.. Osgood of the Argus Council
man Jordan, Mr.. Wade of the PRESS, Coun.
Gilman Sargent of the Fire Department and
Councilman Tobn
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Rri If lettings.

Northeast snow storm yesterday. Mercury
100 at sunrise, $50 at noon; wind southeast.
The school teachers will be paid off Satur.
day.
Tickets to the chidren's fancy dress ball at
City Hall Saturday afternoon, can be obtain ed
at Stock BRIDGES.
J. L. Turkey has sold his brown mare Hope
to gentleman out Of town for $500. The
mare, it is said, trols 10 40.
The steamer State of Alabama cleared for
Liverpool yesterday. The value of the domes-
tic merchandise was $4,000; of the Canadian
$145,S46. Total value $1SO,S76.
The Pope has granted indulgence to the
whole Catholic world from March I'd to Whit
Sunday, and to all those who visit churches
six times in the places where there are only
two, as in Portland.
The monthly union temperance meeting ur-
der the direction of Rev. Mr. Ladd and Rev.
Mr.. Wright, will bs held Friday evening at
the vestry of the st. Lawrence street church.
All are invited.
The managers of the recent walking match,
yesterday awarded the silver cup to j. G. Buu-
ker, who was fourth, although he did not quite
complete the so miles in ten hours and half,
which was the required condition.
The steamer City of Portland. of the Utter.
national line, having baen thoroughly repaired
and painted the past winter. takes her place on
the route again. She will leave here today at
6p. M, for Eastport and St. John. The steam
er New Brunswick will remain on the route at
present and in connection with the City of
Portland will make two trips per week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-03-07

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
transfers of real estate were recorded in this
county yesterday:
Porllaud-Ofen Hooper to James F. GeariD,
land and buildings on Adams street.
Falmouth-Lois Dyer to Granville Hall, 20
acres of land.
Samuel Newman to Daniel Blanchard, land
on Foreside road.
Daniel Blanchard to Maria W. Blanchard,
lot of land
Scarboro-John s Snow ct ais. to Benjamin
B. Merrill, lot of land at Pine Point.
james S. MOulton to Benjamin A. Merrill 4
acres of salt marsh.
Gray-Dsn ell Nash TO William Elder ct al,
part of lot No. 1875, I'd division
Thomas Hancock TO Harriet E. Cole, 4 acres
of land aud buildings
Bridgton-olive A. Poripgton to Forest
Mills Company, part of No. s 18th range.
Fslmonth-Jobn E. Sargent to J. W.
Symonns, acres of land.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES B Sands to Hans P.
Pe,ersep, part of Benjamin Sseetsir's farm.
Gorham-E Edward Z. Weston to Gardiner M.
Parker, lot of land.
Dridgton-Mary J. Sawyer to A. f. Richard
son, part of lot No. 7, 18th range.
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i. o. o. F.-A special meeting of tie Odd
Fellows Mutual Relief Association of Maine,
was held at Odd Fellows Building Wednesday
evening, the President, Maj g. A. Shorey of
Bridgton, presided. There was fair atten-
dance. The President and Secretary were
authorized TO take such action as to them may
seem proper to defend the suit brought by Mrs
Littledale of Belfast; and also, under certain
restrictions to pay the death benefit 10 the case
of Mr.. West of Wiscassett, supposed to have
been lost at sea. This Association, now num-
beriDg about twenty-eight hundred members is
in very prosperous condition, aud is doing q
praisewortby benevolent work. During the
present association year: commencing in
August, there have been bat six assessments,
though two more are about to be laid. Byron
Kin ball of North Br.deton is the efficient
Secretary of this Association.
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ALLATOONA.
be the cast
GENEyIEyE WARD.


A genuine theatrical treat will be presented
to the public on Tuesday evening, when Miss
Genevieve Ward. supported by Mines Levick
and their own powerful company, will appear
at Portland Theatre in the historical play of
"Jane Shore" The same famous Snow scene
and scenery used at the engagement at Booths
Theatre will be used. Also the armors. cos
tunes and dresses. In addition to Jane Shore,
the great cardinal scene of Henry VIII will be
given. The company bring the entertainment
complete, calcium lights and all. The Tribune
says;
In "Jape Shore che perfect abandon and MAJ
uralness of Miss Wards acting is, as we said
in former issue, simply phenomenal. Not
once during the entire run of the piece Is she
other than "Mistress Shore" and last evening
it was positively impossible to IMAGINE her to
be any one but the woman she represented.
The character, as our readers are aware, is one
which calls for a great deal of emotional act
ing, but in no single instance did Miss Ward
overdue the part; she was equally natural as
the kings favorite and the poor, stricken wife
driven from her old home by righteously in
nant husband. AS Henry Shore" Mr.. Lsviok
did ell that was required of him in the usual
finished manner.
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may return to it with renewed zeal and greater
taste for It. The question Is also raised wheth-
er an entire Eoelish course would not be valua-
BILE in the High School course of study.
Among the projected branches OF study,
morals and manners, reading aud language,
and Misunderstanding numbers-were es-
specially dwelt upon.
Many of the teachers have been long in the
employ of the city and are of especial value on
this account and it is hoped such teachers will
be retained and not allowed to leave for lack Of
salary. These teachers maintain an associa-
ton which meets monthly for discussions, lis
tening to lectures, &c. The special teachers
alluded to in the report are the teacher of
drawing in the primary and grammar schools,
singing In all schools, principal. with assis-
tants, In the school for the Deaf. Under prep
aration of teachers the new training school for
teachers on Spring street, is attended to, and
without cost to the city.
The discipline of the schools is referred to
and, on the whole, reported satisfactory.
The actual attendance has been SO lilo per
cent. of the plumber belonging: The efforts of
the Truant Officer, Mr.. j. M. Stevens, are es-
pecially noticed as having been of great value
to the teachers. This efficiency of his work
has been increased by being brought into CO.
operation with the Superintendent of Schools,
reporting as he does daily at his office for ad-
riCo auu lnStruCtOu. MS 10 tnOugnI Dy Gn6
Superintendent to be especially adapted to his
work. Thanks are also returned to the Judge
OF the Municipal Court, and police force, for
their assistance. A detailed account is given
of the attendance in the city, showing it COM
pares favoraby with other cities of its sizs
A summary of recommendations concludes
the report, as follows:
1. Additional primary school accommoda.
tions are imperatively demanded by the over.
crowded condition of the eastern primary
schools.
2. That the Pine street school house be SUD-
piled with single desks and chairs of grammar
school size. The Park and Bracket street
grammar furniture might be used for this pur-
pose, and primary school furniture provided for
those buildings.
3. Some notifications in the rooms on Casco
street, in the rooms on School street, and in
heating the Chestnut street building.
4. The union of the Park street and Brack-
EFT street grammar schools.
5. REIMBURSEMENT of primary district lines,
enlarging the Brackett street and Park street
primaries in case recommendation No. is
adopted.
6. Further consideration of and, perhaps,
modification of the programme of studies.
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A PORTLAND WOMAN IN TROUBLE Ha

A PORTLAND WOMAN IN TROUBLE Ha
dare, you murder, what fer you luff dat are CD lie
on de doorstep This question was put. in
good round tones, by colored persoa who saw
young woman leave an infant child on the
doorsteps of No. 555 Shawmut avenue, Boston,
on Wednesday. The person addressed did not
heed the interrogatory, but started off at live.
ly pace northward on the avenue, aud took a
Highland car. Patrolman Browa of the Fifth
Division put in an appearance in the course of
a minute or two. and being Informed of the
circumstance, chartered an express team
which was standing conveniently ct hand, pur-
sued the car and arrested the depostor of the
child. She was taken to the Fifth Station.
where she is held on the charge of Abandoning
her child. She gave the name of Maria Rear
don, and SAID she came from this city two or
three days ago; that she put the child on the
doorsteps so its father, whom she alleges does
not live far from that place, ould get it and
take bis share ia caring for it.
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sACO AND BIODEFORD LOCALS
THURSDAY, March 6

IhOAoOAf, udtCu U.
sACo.
The Apron Fair was we'll attended. The
sale of slaves was small and the bidding light.
A pair of negro twins were knocked down at
80 cents About $40 were cleared for the new
carpet.
Geo. FL. Wildes of Louden imbibed too much
fre-water, and for his war.hoop paid SIS and
costs.
The Eastern Express Company have an extra
large shipment daily.
The Adelphia sociable was one of the pleas.
ATTEST of the season.
Peter Marclle was buried today The hearse
came from Portland.
A large audience is expected at Judge Der
by's lecture, At the Institute, next Tuesday
evening.
Every stakeholder Of the Athenaeum should
be present at the annual meeting, Monday eve
ming, in Calef's block.
BDpEFoRD.
The Maine Democrat printing establishment
in behring's block, Biddeford, is offered fol
sale.
Rev. D. W: LeLacheur delivers bis lecture
on "Polite Dishonesty" at the Y. M. @. A.
rooms Thursday evening.
Levi W. Rumery had a partial examination
today on search and seizure process.
Jere Rogers appears tomorrow friday morn
ing on similar count.
A. G. Sawyer, basso. of Saco, is now singing
in the Universalist choir.
The subject of Rev. Mr.. Wales lecture
Sunday evening will be Christ spiritually con-
sidered.
The firm of Aver & Gray, undertakers, has
been dissolved. Mr.. Aver is to continue the
business.
The entertainment at the Second Congrega-
tional church last evening drew fair audience.
The readings by Miss Crawford of Brunswick
were very fine, especially the "Creed of the
Bells" Good solos by Mrs. DR.. Hill, Miss
Goodwin, and Miss Lille Morton, and the male
quartette made the programme very enjoyable
Mr.. Gowen gave good organ solo.
Isaac G. Emmons of Lyman, whose house
was burned Sunday. was insured with f. S.
Goodwin in the Liverpool, London and Globe
for $500. The loss will be settled tomorrow.
Curriers' machine shop is ready for the ma
chinery
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BRILLIANT FINANCIAL SCHEME.
The Banner Grecnback Town Heard
From.

STARK, March 6.
The Greenbackers of this place held their
annual town meeting on the Sd inst. They
chose all Greenbackers for selectmen as was
expected. The ridiculous part of proceedings
Is they voted not to raise any town, county,
state or school tax. After the vote was adopted
one man stated that the town was obliged to
raise school money. A Greenbacker said let
the selectmen hire it," and moved that the
selectmen hire what money they need; the
molten was seconded and it was declared a
vote, although there was no article in the town
warraot to see il the town would vote to
authorize the selectmen to hire money.