The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-08
GREENBACKERs IN COUNCIL.
An Attempt to Fuse in this Congress
sional District.

An Attempt to Fuse in this Congress
sional District.
Yesterday there was a mournful gathering
of Greenback leaders in this city for the pur
pose OF discussing the situation in this Con-
gressional district, and to pick out if possible
candidate who would not be Objectionable to
the Democracy and would at the same time he
generally supported by the Greenbackers.
Among the prominent Greenback leaders pre-
h. Cove, Col. S. A. Berry, Col. j. F. Turner,
Col. r. NJ. Springer, late editor of the late
Sunday New Era, and of the Railroad New
Era editor of the New Era-Leader, and Presi-
dent OF the Maine State Circle B. P. L., and
several other politicians of more or less note
in this Congressional district The veneer
able John M. Todd looked in now and then to
pour oil on the troubled waters. The presence
and counsel of the venerable poet and philoso-
pher seemed very benediction of peace to the
anxious and aimless politicians. The con-
ference seems to have settled one thing con-
clusively and that is that the Greenbackers of
-
demands denomination for Congress by way
OF "vindidication" and there isn't probably
Greenbacker in the district outside of the
office OF the New Era-Leader who believes
that the Deacon if nominated will be endorsed
by the Democrats, and, on the other hand, it
is pretty clear to the Democrats that Gen. S,
j. Anderson cannot receive anything like the
Iuii Greenback vote. Yet the Democrats
seem to be bent on nominating him hit or miss,
i've or die. Ex-Deacon Cove is not likely to
get the nomination without fight, in fact, as
one prominent Greenbacker said last evening,
Unless Cove can take the nomination on the
nrst ballot he wont get it in my opinion at
ALL" Mr.. Charles Clifford is carrying on
sort OF still hunt campaign, and Elliot King is
In the field, and is determined to defeat Ex-
Deacon Cove anyway. The cry of the King
faction is anything to beat Cove" and at the
convention King may be candidate and be
fought for or he may lead the boom for some
one eise Last evening one of the shrewdest
OF the Greenback politicians said "King is
dead, and l doubt il anyone will be informed
as to the course he will take till the conven-
ton opens, and then, in my Judgment, he will
"AAN
and will endeavor to unite the two parties not
that King expects that Mr.. Reed will be de-
1eated, but he thinks such course will strong
ly recommend him to the Democratic leaders. !"
1t was limited last evening that if both Gen.
Anderson and Ex-Deacon Cove could be dis
posed of an effort would be made to trot out
Col. John M. Adams, and make him figure as
the sable nag that Mr.. King is supposed to be
interested in. Gen. Plasted must be any,
thing but encouraged at the prospect pre-
sented to his view of a total break down of the
Fusion programme in this district
1t is reported that Mr.. Scion Chase is en-
gagged in getting ready nice little surprise
for the Fusion leaders.
Our Export Trade.
The results of the Centennial Exhibition
have been so satisfactory 70 the manufacturers
OF New England that we do othesitate to pre.
sent any facts connected with International
Exhibitions that are of interest The Exhibi-
tlon at Sydney, New South Wales has Just
closed, and, notwithstanding the small appro-
priation made by Congress, with special sue
cess,for New England, two thirds of the ex
hibits from the United States received awards,
several of these awards being special and of the
highest character, the New England States Sc
curing the majority. Already large orders
have been received by many of the heading
manufacturers and there is every reason to be-
lieye that we shall compete successfully with
all foreign nations in the Australian Market.
Another International Exhibition will open
at Melbourne on the 1st Of October and we
would invite the special attention of such of
our manufacturers as desire to secure foreign
trade, to this opportunity Messrs. Henry W.
feabody q Go. OF Boston, have recently sent a
vessel direct to Melbourne with exhibits, and
will send another the latter part of July, SO
that immediate action will secure admission to
| the Exhibition. There would seem to be mapy
industries in Maine which, if properly pre-
sented at Melbourne will lead to a large and
permanent business, and we trust that this no
| tlce may induce some action on the subject
The Empire of Brazil presents another field
for our trade, and a special opportunity is now
presented by the establishment of a permanent
International Exhibition at Rio Janeiro under
| the most favorable auspices. Large buildings
| have been secured and every arrangement
made for the proper disposal, exhibition, and
sale OF goods. The society in charge has TO-,
its President the son-in-law of the Emperor.
Dom Pedro, and it is backed by all the infiu-
ence OF the Brazilian government This soci-
ETY. assumes all expenses of freight and charges
from Boston and New York, and then make
sales of the goods from samples or dispose Of
the articles sent, making immediate remittan-
ces therefor. What is desired is that full line
| nF oh ,,h bo ID,
with invoices. On arrival they are admitted
free OF duty and remain in the ex-
ibition without expense, unless sold.
Plans have been prepared in Boston for
| special exhibition buildings which will
soon be erected. A large capital has been sub
| scribed and the society in charge is composed
of some of the most worthy and responsible
men in the Brazilian Empire. AS is we'll
| known to our readers the balance of trade with
| Brazil is against us to the amount of S4O.O OO.
600, and every step taken by our manufacture
ers to reduce this sum will inure to
| the advantage of the whole nation.
Messrs Henry W. Peabody & Co.,
already referred to, are preparing to send
the first vessel to Rio Janeiro laden with
| exhibits; the manufacturers of Massacbu-
sets, Connecticut and Rhode Island are
responding with great alacrity. Infor-
nation can be obtained from these gem
tlemen or from Mr.. J. C. Kip Hopper. resi-
dent agent for the United States whose adj.
dress is New York city AT present Great
Britain and Germany control the trade with Bra
iii, and with all the advantages now possessed
by the United States it would seem that little
energy on the part of our manufacturers would
at least lead to fair division of trade now
largely controlled by foreigners
Preble Chapel Sunday School Excursion.
The annual excursion of this school occurred
yesterday to Old Orchard. By the very praise
worthy liberality of the Boston & Maine Rail-
road Company the party was taken to the
Beach and back without money and without
price. Mr.. Stevens, the Portland agent of the
company, going out in person to see that
everything possible was done for the comfort
and convenience of the school. By courtesy
OF M. G. Palmer, Esq, acting for the Camn-