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The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
Portland's Anniversary.

Mr.. EDIToR,--An article in the PRESS, pub
lshed last fall, called attention to the inter-
esting fact that the year 1880 is the 200th ami
versary of the court held by President Dam
forth at Fort Loyal, at which lots were grant
ed to the inhabitants and the nucleus of the
town formed, from which sprang all those
municipalities now included in Portland and
the other towns carved out of ancient Fall
mouth. A town organization had been formed
a few years previous, but this assemblage of
the citizens at Fort Loyal by Danforth was the
first official act of the government of Massa-
chusetts that we have any record Of At the
destruction of Fort Loyal, few years later,
by the French and Indians, all public docu-
ments that then existed were either DESTROYED
or carried to Canada.
Cleeves and Tucker made the first settle
ment on the Neck in the latter part of the
year 1852 But the disturbed political rela-
tions existing between the adherents of Sir
Fernando Gorges and those who claimed the
protection of Massachusetts; the small num-
Der of inhabitants and the outbreaks of the
savages were sufficient reasons to prevent the
formation of municipal government for
AASoeA'J iAAoJ JO"io' ILLS Wdub
civil order vas generally observed Courts
were held at Saco, York and other places, and
laws administered.
After the purchase OF the 'Province of
Maine" by Massachusetts, from the Gorges
heirs, and the submission of the inhabitants to
the puritan Commonwealth, President Dan
forth, the deputy governor of Massachusetts,,
styled President of Maine,'' came here for
the express purpose of organizing settle
ment which would be a means Of defence
against the Indians and recognition of the
government Of Massachusetts,. This meeting,
OF the inhabitants convened by Gov. Dan
forth, was held Sept. %, o. S. 1880 Two
hundred years from that date will he October
Sd next.
1t has been suggested that the city govern
ment and our citizens should take measures to
have this day properly observed by suitable
celebration. The city of Boston, on the 18th
day of September next is by an extensive
display, to observe the 200th anniversary of
the day when John Winthrop and his follow
ers crossed the Charles river and first pitched
their cabins on the ''Trimount Peninsula"
We should not let our similar event pass by
unnoticed. Our Fourth of July celebration,
it is proposed to have may be omitted The
observance OF the birth of the nation give
place to that of the town. The cooperation of
the neighbortng towns, parts of old Falmouth,
should be had. 1t might be made day for
the reunion of the sons and daughters of Port
land, gathered as they could be from every
State, and comprising as they do many of the
distinguished of our land, to visit their old
homes and the graves of their ancestors, Let
the day be observed. TT
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28

Young Mufkins DER his hand in doleful dumps,
Ponders The rule is when in doubt play trumps;
But what the deuce, thinks Muffkins can 10
When doubts are many and when trumps are few.
Pleasant day yesterday, with high wind.
Mercury 4S0 at sunrise, 60o at noon, $50 at sun
set; wind west northwest
f. E. Cartoons liquor was returned to him
yesterday as the judges name was not signed
to the warrant.
The tickets can now be procured at Stock
bridges for the May Day Festival City
Hail.
The Citizens Consolidated Temperance As
ISOLATION held their seventh meeting in the
series at Pine street church last evening. Able
speakers addressed the meeting.
The Cumberland County History cases,
which were to have been tried this term of the
Superior Court, have been postponed until the
next term.
The Dwelling House Insurance Company,
through their agent, E. E. Upham, settled the
loss on the Howard street fire very promptly.
The fire took place on the Goth of April and
the insurance was paid the 18th.
A correspondent thinks some attention
should be paid to carpet beating at the present
time. Carpets taken from houses where in
fictitious diseases have prevailed should be un-
der the supervision of the board of health.
The Maine Psi Epsilon Society will hold its
annual meeting and dinner at the Falmouth
Hotel May oath. Judge Symonds will deliver
the Grafton, and George E. B. jackson, Esq,
the poem. Mr.. Charles Clifford the president,
will preside.
The schooner Jerusha Baker, Capt. Chase,
made the run from Machias to Portland on
Saturday last in the very quick time of thirty
hours; only two hours behind the mail that
brought her bills of lading to her consignee,
Isaac Berry.
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
ART.
Exhibition of H. G. Hewes' Pictures.

AT Davis's art gallery can be seen fine col
lection OF charcoal drawings, paintings and
water colors by Horace G. Hewes, which will
Dc offered at competitive sale until May 9Th
inclusive. book will be kept accessible at
all times, in which bids will be recorded, the
highest bidder during the exhibition taking
the picture at its close, as in the ordinary auc-
ton. The pictures will be sold without the
frames, which may be taken or not at the buy
er's option. This method of selling, though
something of novelty here, is not uncommon
among picture dealers and artists in other
places. The discomfort of crowded auction
room is avoided and buyers have ample oppor-
tunity OF examining the pictures on which
they propose to bid.
There are seventy numbers on the catalogue
and they embrace every variety OF subject in
all sizes. The catalogue bears an etching by
Hewes of maulstick and palette, the latter
presenting charming little view of Bangs
Island-we believe it is-in our harbor. Per-
haps one of the most striking of the charcoals
is York hubble (outer side) No. %. The great
rocks on the right, the lesser ones in mid dis
lance, the perspective of old ocean, are all
drawn with fine effect. There is moonlight
scene, a great clump of trees, in shadow; in
the left foreground, the dark river LAYING the
bank on which they are growing, while ray
OF moonlight gives glimpse of the village
and village church on the further shore, and
OF the river flowing between. One of the
most suggestive is sketch over the door of
the gallery, can early morning walk" and
still another was exhibited with great success
at the Boston Art Club. 1t represents a few
low rocks with broad expanse of ocean. But
these charcoals should be seen by all interest
ed in art.
The paintings are warm in coloring and
feeling, and one especially, little bit of Cape
Elizabeth, is very realistic.
Mr.. Davis also displays some superb engrav-
ings just purchased, one, the attack by the
French on the Prussians at a gate near NAL
maison, another, "The Shepherd Dog
There is a beautiful Glamour" and two
most artistic etchings one of them by Cole
man.
The new photographer, colored, reproduces
the rich colors of silk and satin with wonder
full effect
Mrs. DIR. Warren has just finished crayon
picture of the infant child of Rev. f. e.
Clark, and placed it in Miss Flood S window,
Harrington Block. 1t is said to be an admir-
able likeness of the child, and is very soft
and artistic bit of work.
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
Personal.


Hon. Edmund F. Webb of WaterviIle. is in
the city.
MIR. Charles r. Frost, the well-known mas
ter builder, was stricken with paralysis Mon
day, leaving him in critical condition.
Mr.. Eleazer Ring, who has for several years
given perfect satisfaction as superintendent of
the Merchants Exchange reading room, has
resigned his position and will be succeeded by
M. N. Rich, Esq.
Raymond, the man who was shot by Monl-
ton last winter, was married last Saturday to
to Miss Elrida Griffin. He says that Raymond
is not his real name and that he has been con-
cealing it. He gave his name to the City
Clerk as Abraham T. Salter, when he pro-
cured his marriage license.
The Lewiston journal says that Scion
Chase, L. B. Swan and and F. M. Fogg are
mentioned in connection with the Greenback
Congressional nomination ia the Second dis
trict. The Democrats and the fusion Green
hackers want Swan, and the anti-fusion Green
hackers prefer Chase. The Labor Chronicle
favors Fogg. AS the bargain between the
Greenback and democratic leaders looks to
the nomination of a Greenbacker of Republic
can antecedents for Governor, and to men of
Democratic proclivities for Congress, it is
stated that the plan is to nominate Swan in the
Second district, Anderson or man of like
stamp in the First district, and Ladd in the
Fourth district. 1t is stated that Plaisted will
be the fusion nominee for Governor. The ar
engagements are perfected for fusion, and men
who oppose it will have to go to the wall
The Washington ID. CO. Herald of the 18th
inst has the following appreciative notice of
lady who has many friends in this city:
Abba Goold Woolson has just brought to a
conclusion in this city two courses of lectures
upon English literature in connection with
English history. The first was given, by inyi-
tation, in the spacious parlors Of the Hon.
Mrs. Claflin, wife of Representative Claf1in of
Massachusetts,. The attendance was good from
the first, but as the lectures progressed and
this rare opportunity was more widely recog-
nized every available seat was taken. These
lectures were delivered at midday To accom-
modate others DESTROYS of listening the yener-
able and highly respected Mrs. johnson OPEN
ed her parlors on Twelfth street for an evening
course. 1t is needless to state that with such a
lecturer, and under such auspices, the charac-
ter of the respective audiences was most select
and appreciative. In a city full of rival at
fractions that may fairly be considered rare
one which could have induced Senators and
Representatives and their wives to forego all
others and to be constant in their attendance
upon this. The brave AID fair lecturer has
reason to be pleased with her reception in the
most cultivated and refined circles of the city.
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
Mrs. Di0.Z

Those who have been so fortunate as to en-
joy the household talks Of Mrs. Diaz during
the past week will be glad to learn that by
special request she will remain to give fourth
talk on Thursday evening. Mrs. Diaz, well
known to this and other communities by her
interesting books, comes among US to enioin
gently yet forcibly, and with the genius that
both persuades and convinces, lessons of the
highest Importance. Her ideas of home life
are based upon the conviction that the life and
health of all are bound up in the life and
health of each one, and that the interests of
men, women and children are one and in
separable They are urged to secure the best
things, good food, good clothing, good air, good
thoughts good company. The apostle of peace
and good will, she would limit good society to
no restricted sphere. 1t is the best thought ut
tered, the best impulse cherished, the best
ideas put into action, irrespective of rank,
Office, wealth or culture.
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
Superior Court.


TURsDAY.-Albert L. Burbank VS.. Bethel Steam
Mill co. This is an action to recover the value of
2 set of farm buildings and furniture contained
therein, alleged to have been burned by reason of
the negligence of the defendants.
The PLAINTIFF house was situated about 80 rods
from the defendants steam mill. On the 18th of
August 1876, the steam mill took fire and the
plaintiffs buildings together with others, situated
nearer, were consumed. The steam mill was built
IN the fall of 1858 and spring of 1864. The engines
and boiers.were put in in the spring of 1864. The
company never obtained license from the NUM-
cipal authorities of the town of Bethel to locate
run and maintain steam engine, but the town did
afterwards vote to exempt the company from taxa
ton for term of years. The plaintiff claimed that
the fire occurred by reason of the negligence of the
defendants in constructing, caring for and main
tanning their engines; while the testimony ntroduc-
ed on the part of the defendants was, that the fire
was due to some other cause-either passing locomo-
tive engines or unavoidable accident.
The plaintiff further claimed that inasmuch as
the defendants had erected and maintained steam
engine without License of the municipal authorities
it was nuisance, and that thereby the defendants
were liable for the consequences of such illegal act
without proof of negligence.
The Defendants denied any such liability and
claimed that they were operating under charter by
the legislature and that their right to erect and
maintain stationary engine had been recognized
by the town voting to exempt the company from
taxation.
The Court among other things instructed the jury
thata steam engine erected without a licence from
municipal authorities is declared by the statutes to
be nuisance, without any other proof than its use
That it admitted by the defendants that on the
26th day of August, when the fire occurred the
engine was in use. 1t was therefore on that day
common nuisance located in express violation of law.
1t makes no difference so far as this case is con-
cerne6 whether the defendants, in the construc-
ton and repair of their engine, were negligent or
not, they were bound to keep it from njuring their
neighbors.
There was further point made for the defense
that the fire did not catch from the furnace in the
mill but inasmuch as it first discovered by the
witnesses for the defense the east side of the MILL
it must have caught from passing locomotive.
The jury found verdict for the plaintiff assessing
damages on the real estate at two thousand dollars
and personal property eight hundred and sixty-ive
dollars, making in all two thousand eight hundred
and sixty-fve dollars.
Putnam for plaintiff.
L. Foster, Jr., with A. A. Strout for defts
This being the last case for the jury they were
excused finally.
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
The Clothing of the Militia

The Bangor Wing says gross misstatements
are going the rounds Of the fusion papers in
regard to scothing for the militia AS be-
tween the bidders, Mr. Haley and Messrs
Wheelwright & Clark, the bid of Mr.. Haley
stood at $50, so for each suit, which included
all the raw material furnished and the chang
ing of old coats; while the final offer of Mr..
Wheelwright was to furnish the same materi-
al for $32.40-thus saving to the State ten
cents on each suit furnished. The contract
was accordingly awarded to Messrs. Wheel
wright & Clark, it being the most advantage
GUS to the State. Mr.. Haley and Messrs.
Wheelwright g. Clark will, > however, do the
work together. thus completing the contract
sooner, with the same advantage to the State.
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
THE DANITES.
Accidents.

A child of William Miller, who lives on
Wilmot street, was badly scalded last evening
Its mother was pouring hot water from the tea
kettle, when the handle broke and allowed the
water to pour over the feet and ankles of the
child. The injury will prove very serious.
young man, while running press in the
New Era Office yesterday, caught his hand in
the machinery and jammed it badly
Willie Gage was turning a bake-cart in
Blake's yard on Congress St., yesterday, and
fell from the cart, breaking one of his legs.
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
The MethOdiStS

The Maine delegation to the General Con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
will leave for Cincinnati, the seat of the Con-
ference, this morning During Mr.. Clark's
absence Chestnut Street church will be sup
piled by Drs Smaller or Carruthers, Rev. Mr..
lyric, Elder Jacques, Revs. Messrs Murphy
and Lindsay During Rev. Mr.. Ladd's alb
sence the pulpit of the Congress street church
will be supplied under the direction of
committee appointed for that purpose, con-
sisting of Rev. J. n Marsh, and Messrs Ezra
Drew and Cyrus K. Bridges Probably Rev.
Mr.. Marsh will preach next Sunday
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
Roller Skating Hall.

The sale of reserved seats for the masauer-
ade tomorrow night, was large yesterday
Those wishing to secure seats cannot too soon
apply for them. An excursion train will be
run from Bath, Brunswick and Freeport that
evening. Rows of reserved seats will be left
on the main floor to accommodate spectators.
The game Of polo played last evening, was
won by the rink club by score of 6 to 3, and
was witnessed by large audience.
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL %.
THE PRESS

THE PRESS
EBAY De obtained at the Periodical Depots of N G..
s.essenden, Marquis, Brunei g. Co., Andrews, Arm
TMs.ong, Cox, Wentworth, Hodsdon. Hayden, W. p.
pporris, corner Exchange and Fore St.; Welander,
boston & Maine Depot and Chisholm Bros on ali
Trains that run out of the city.
Saco of L. Hodsdon and III. B. Kendrick.
Bath of j. o. Shaw.
Lewiston and Auburn, of Richard Foss.
Biddeford, F. NJ. Durham.
g Jellerson's Bookstore.
Brunswick B. G. Dennison and W. Il. Marrett.
Richmond, G. A. Beale.
Woodford's Corner, Fl. Moody.
CumsSrland Mills, T. A. Verrill.
Gorham, j. Irish
Saccarappa, at the Post Office.
Rockland, o. G. Andrews and E. R. Spear
Damariscotta, e. w. Dunbar
Freeport, W. j. Parker.
Thomaston S. Delano.
Finalhaven, B. Lane.
Waldoboro, G. Bliss
Wiscasset, Gibbs & Rundle+
Yarmouth, @. E. Coombs.
Auburn V. R. Foss.'
Lisbon, G. z. Judkins
Hallowel 81. H. Allan.
Augusta, F. Pierce
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
Cooking Lectures.

The second afternoon lesson in cooking was
given at fraternity Hall by Miss Dods yester
day, and proved as satisfactory as the former.
In the evening the lesson for servants was
given, and great interest was evinced.
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28

Members are requested to assemble FRIDAY
EVENING. April 3Oth, at the Headquarters, at
Socleck. Members of the Corps of ZIG and those
intending to connect themselves with the Corps are
solicited especially to be present as this meeting is
of vital importance to the Corps
Per order FRANK F. KINDS,
Major and Instructor
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
United States Circuit Court.

BEFORE JUDGE FOX.
TUEsDAY.-United States by Indictment vs. Sam
uel Lamb and Eli Dayoue. For breaking post Office
and stealing mail key. Testimony closed jury out.
Dist. Atty for Government.
EFF. Webb for defendants
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS To-DAy

"a T..
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
City Han-Beecher.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
.ichy-Horatio Staples.
Z <sco National Bank.
Great Bargains-Millett Chamberlin g. Little.
Remnants-Millett, Chamberlin g. Little
Pietures-H. G. Hewes
S. 4. Taylor's System of Dressmaking.
Millinery-I. p. johnson.
Attention House Painters.
Probate Notices.
Wanted-Competent Young Man.
II. A. of p. Il. ID.
Notice is hereby given.
Special Observation-Disclosures Bros & Co.
The Canal National Bank.
New Market House.
Maine Turning Company.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Real Estate on Congress Street.
Important Sale of Household Furniture.
Very Desirable Real Estate.
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
Second Parish Church

The annual meeting of the Second Parish
society took place Monday evening. The fol-
lowing officers were elected:
Moderator-W. w Thomas.
Clerk-W. III. Hobbs.
Treasurer-S. w. Larrabee
Parish Assessors-L. M. Cousens, j. f. Lis.
comb, Geo. Brock, S. Fogg. John Main, and
S. w. Larrabee.
The salary of the minister was fixed at
$1,000, $3.50 was voted to music, and $500 to
the sections salary.
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
Maine Teachers, Associo+io

The Maine Central Railroad and branches.
Knox & Lincoln, Bangor & Piscataquis and
Grand Trunk will furnish excursion tickets tn
the meeting of the Maine Teachers Associa-
ton at Waterville, May 9th and 7th. for one
fara
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
A Pleasant Greetinn

A large number of the members of Chestnut
NJ. E. Church and Society gathered socially in
their vestry on Monday evening for the pur-
pose of welcoming, for the second year, their
pastor, Rev. G. J. Clark, and family. On the
wall in the rear OF the altar was the word well
come in large gold gilt letters arranged on
semi circle, while on either side were beauti-
full boquets of cut flowers, which spoke in
silent though eloquent language the warm and
kindly greeting of many hearts,
After an hour of social converse the meeting
was called to order, and Hon. Joseph A. Locke
was called to preside. After singing and
prayer the chairman called upon Capt. j. B.
Coyle (who, by the way, has wonderfully
Coyled himself around the hearts of his breth-
REM land the Captain in very happy speech
presented to Mr.. Clark lin behalf of their
many friends) a sum of money with which to
purchase nice study table, and Mrs. Clark
with very fine willow rocking or working
chair and a standing willow work basket. Mr..
Clark responded very appropriately, although
it was an entire surprise to him, and Mrs.
Clark in a few well chosen words expressed
her appreciation of the kindly tokens of re-
membrance and welcome, after which, in
terspersed with singing, remarks were made
by large number of the leading brethren and
sisters, showing their high appreciation of
their pastor and his estimable wife. Then fol-
lowed another short season of social enjoyment
after which the company retired to their
homes, all voting it one of the pleasantest
gatherings of the kind they had ever attended
Mr.. Clark comes back to Chestnut ST. this
year under very favorable auspices. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clark are both children of Chestnut St.
Church, and year ago some had grave doubts
OF the propriety of his coming as pastor to their
old home; but during the past year all those
doubts have been removed, and they have won
for themselves place in the hearts of their
people such as is enjoyed by few. Mr.. Clark
leaves this morning for Cincinnati to attend
the Gen'l Conference of the M. E. Church, to
which he is delegate.
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28

Why suffer from that Cough when Adan.-
sons Botanic Baisam will speedily and surely
cure you? Children like it, Sold by all Drug
gists and Dealers at IS cts. Trial size, 10 cts.
apl2S-W&SIt
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28

Eagle Brook Siyer Mining Co.
The Eagle Brook Silver Mining Company
organized in Portland Saturday with the fol-
lowing officers:
Presidents. Fl. Doten
Treasurer-A. n Hawes
Secretary-S. A. Packard.
Directors-S. II. Doten, G. w. Hobbs, A. B.
Stephenson, G.. M. Balm, C. A. Dyer S. S.
Bean of Portland, Henry w. Sargent of Sedge-
wick
The Portland daily press., 1880-04-28
Police.

IOltC0.
Officer Crowell arrested j. E. Gerrish for OBJ
tanning liquor at the Agency, yesterday, on the
plea it was for sick man.
Officer Sterling arrested man for assault
on his wife,