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The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
Brief JottinRS.

Cool yesterday. Mercury 54o at sunrise, 64o
at noon, 6O0 at sunset; wind northeast.
Curtis has got up iron gates to the entrance
to his theatre. They are very neat.
c. D. B. Fisk is going to alter the front OF
his great store on the corner of Congress and
Preble streets.
The Eastern Railroad sell tickets to and from
the Republican mass meeting at North Ber-
wick for one fare.
An extra train will run fir ON Gorham, Me-,
to the Republican parade this evening, leaving
at O'Clock. The fare from Gorham will be 25
cents, and from Saccarappa 20 cents for the
round trip.
Gen. W. S. Tilden of Togus, Everett
Smith of Portland, E. M. Stillwell of
Bangor, DR.. George W. Martin of Augusta,
and Mayor P. o. Vickery of Augusta have
been appointed to read papers before the
Maine Sportsmen Association at Peaks Island
the last of the month.
S. 81. Colesworthy complains at the station
that boys have been stealing fruit from his
garden.
The Republicans of Cumberland and Fall
mouth have nominated Frederick o. Conant
for Representative.
The Portland Cadets are requested to meet
at their armory at 7.30 a. am. Friday morning
The sale of tickets for Ed. Marbles Tile
Club will open at New Portland Theatre Mon
day morning at the box Office at 9 a. m.
A match for $500 has been made betwee
Mr.. G. R. Moulton's stallion Sherwood, famil
iarly known as Black Joe, and Mr.. E. N. Per
ry's brown stallion Lightfoot The race
which promises to be closely contested, will
come off some day next week.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
The New England Fair.

The New England fair was opened at Wor
cester Tuesday with an address by President
Loring On the committees are the following
Maine men:
Shorthorn stock-Seward Dill, Phillips
Devon stock-Fred Atwood, Winterport.
Jersey stock-Charles Shaw, Dexter
Swiss and Holstein stock-R. o. Conant,
Portland.
Grade or native stock-E. H. Smith, Win
terport.
Working oxen-D. H. Thing Mt Vernon.
Thoroughbred horses-John T. Averill,
Frankfort.
Three years stallions-John W. Lancaster,
Bangor.
Mares Waldo T. Pierce, Bsngor.
Geldings and mares-Alfred Hayden, Bel
fast.
Draft horses-R. Rich, Thorndike.
Middle wooled Sheep. A. bennett, North
Berwick.
Merinos- William Atherton, Hallowell.
Swine-Wilson Goodwin, North Berwick.
Poultry-W. P. Varnum, Portland, James
Akerman, Cape Elizabeth.
Agricultural products-Joseph Snow, Ban
gor.
Fruits-Z. A. Gilbert, Turner
Vegetables-Charles Holland, Limerick, A.
B. Smith, Upper Saltwater.
Dairy and kitchen utensils-Fred Atwood,
Winterport.
Corporation manufactures-John NJ. Brown,
Portland.
Articles of leather and india-rubber Rufus
Prince, Turner.
/. Musical instrumental. j. Wheelden, Ban
gor
Carriages-Charles j. Gilman, Brunswick
Home made bread-W. f. Pierce, Bangor
Miscellaneous articles-D. l., Smith. Ton
sham.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
The First Maine Regiment

The companies belonging to the First Maine
Regiment will arrive this morning on the early
trains to attend the parade and inspection al
Long Island. They will march at once to the
steamers at Custom House wharf and embark
for the island. The boats will make hourly
trips through the day. The forenoon will be
spent in recreation.
Gov. Davis and staff will leave the Fal-
mouth Hotel in full uniform for the island al
Up. m. His Excellency will review the regi
ment.
Col. Richards will be present and inspect the
companies. The regiment will not return te
the city until p. m. Companies will quarter
at the armories and other places for the night
In the morning they will assist in escorting the
Grand Army posts in their march.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
THE PEEKsKILL RACES.
Plaisted Wins Second Place.

The postponed Oscawanna boat race, rowed
at Peekskill Tuesday under the same rules and
arrangements that were announced week
ago, was called by the referee at II o'clock,
Hosmer having the first place, Lee second, Ten
Eyck third, Plaisted fourth and Kanoth fifth.
The water very smooth. The word "go'' was
given at 81 minutes 45 seconds past IL. The
first mile was rowed in good order with Hos
mer, Lee, Plaisted and Ten Eyck, one Q little
ahead of the other, in the order named, and
Kanoth a quarter of mile behind. When
about one mile and a half they kept about the
same distance, excepting Plaisted, who seemed
to drop back for his friend Kanoth. They
minutes IS seconds, Ten Eyck 11.32.31, Plais-
ted 11,33.50, and Kanoth at 1885 The
race was completed or at least the oarsmen
came in, part crossing the line and part out
side of the established line-Hosmer at 11.42.-
80, Lee 11.42.55, Ten Eyck 11.42.58, Plaisted
11.45.50, and Kanoth 11.45.42.
Hosmer, Lee and Ten Eyck rowed outside
of the stake boat, and at the finish were told to
recross the line, Hosmer and Lee being so far
out they could not get back over the line to
save first and second place. Ten Eyck turned
and rowed over the line. Hosmer and Lee
crossed the line between the dock and the ref
eree's boat 800 feet from the established line of
the finish. The referee decided Ten Eyck
first, Plaisted second and Kanoth third. The
winners money was paid over to them.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
The Grand Torchhght Procession To-
Night

The great torchlight demonstration of the
Republicans of this city will come off tonight
If the weather is fair one of the grandest dis
plays ever witnessed in the city may be ex-
pected.
When the procession passes up Congress
street, at India a campaign flag bearing the
names of Garfield and Arthur will be run ont
between the residence of Dr. True and the
Universalist church, and another on Quebec
street.
The special train from Bangor will leave that
city at 10 a. M, and arrive here about 2.3O D.
m. with the Bangor band, 20 pieces, Loyal
Leage Club, Capt. Small, 100 men, Garfield
Club, Capt. Dole, 100 men.
Biddeford will send 25O men.
Gen. Llewellyn Estes formerly Adiutant
General for Gen. Fitzpatrick, will be the guest
OF Major Benson and staff.
The line will be formed at 7.45 and will
move at p. In. sharp, over the published
route.
COL Mcdonald will detail two companies
from his command to peform escort duty to the
companies arriving by the Maine Central rail-
road at 6.45 p m. Staff officers will be detail
ed to escort the different bodies to the line.
The following is the order of procession.
Marshall. M. Benson.
Adjutant-Geo H. Abbott
Quartermaster-J. w. Robinson
Aides-Robnson Williams, j. C. Small John p
Thomas, Chas. Perry, Geo. Sylvester, Geo C..
Young, Geo. Clark.
The staff will report to the Adjutant at City
Building at a. m, and will appear mounted,
dark clothes, Kossuth hat, white gloves.
CAVALRY DIVISION.
A. NJ. SAWYER, Commander
Portland Company.
Buxton Company.
Gorham Company
The Cavalry Division will form on Cumber-
land street, right resting on preble and extend
to Brown.
FIRST DIVISION.
II. A. Mcdonald, Commanding.
Pioneers.
Glee Club.
Garfield Guards.
Garfield Cadets.
The First Division will form on Elm street,
right resting on Congress.
SECOND DIVISION,
Major. w. H. Green, Commanding.
Aides.
Band.
Bangor Company.
Gorham Company.
Saecarappa Company.
Cumberland Mills Company.
The Second Division will form on Chestnut
street, right on Congress street.
THIRD DIVISION.
Capt. B. F. Whitney, Commanding
Aldes-J E. Sturges, Il. Z. Mcclellan. w. H.
Looney.
Band,
Bath Company.
Lewiston Company.
Freeport Company
Biddeford Company.
Saco Company
The Third Division will form on Myrtle
street, right on Congress.
1t is particularly requested that when the
"Cavalcade" is passing citizens abstain from
discharging fireworks.
All Republicans are requested to illuminate
and decorate their residences
Ii the citizens on Pine and State streets
and in the vicinity of Quebec street, will pro-
vide tubs of water for the procession tonight,
as these are the points where it will halt, they
will confer greaa favor upon the committee.
CHAs. A. EATON, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
New England Ship Owners Association

New England Ship Owners Association.
The New England Ship Owners Association
held their regular quarterly meeting in the
Board Of Trade rooms, Boston, Tuesday after
noon at o'clock, the President, Mr. VIM. H.
Lincoln in the chair The quarterly report of
the Treasurer, Mr. G. H. Ford, was presented,
showing that 76 members had paid their an
nual assessment. Two new members had
joined during the quarter. The association
has a balance in the bank of $500 and $1,000 in
bonds. 1t was voted that the Treasurer be ap'
pointed committee of one to go to Maine, or
to send there if he could not go himself, for
the purpose of collecting assessments and So
liciting ship owners to join the association.
The chairman, Mr.. Lincoln, drew attention
to the coming convention of commercial Or
ganiZations interested in the revival of the
American ocean commerce, to be held in Bos-
ton on the 9th of October, and giving num-
ber of figures to show the need of some action
if the American commerce is to be preserved.
The Presidents address was followed by
some remarks in the same line, all present
seeming to think that something must be done
for the shipping. Mr.. G. Allen Browne drew
attention to the fact that a British built ship
made, while an American vessel was taxed
upon the cost of construction and of her profit.
Thus, on ship costing $175,000 and making
$1,000, or eight per cent. an Englishman paid a
tax of one per cent. OH $1,000, while the Ameri-
can ship-owner paid q per cent. on $175, 900, a
difference of $4,000 in favor of the English
vessel, which was of itself amount enough to
drive American vessels from the sea. After
some further discussion the following vote was
passed:
Poted, That the association feels that it will not be
fully represented by the limited number of dsle-
gates allowed by the basis which the convention
is to organize particularly the State of Maine and
that the President be requested to correspond with
the proper persons in New York and endeayor to
secure further representation.
MIR W. Fl. Lincoln of Boston and Mr.. Enos
G. Soule of Freeport, Me-, were appointed
delegates to the convention, and it was voted
that committee of three be appointed by the
chair to act as committee of arrangements
for the convention in connection with the
committee of the Board of Trade. An amend
ment to the bylaws allowing absent members
OF the association to vote by proxy, offered at a
previous meeting, was taken from the table
and passed. Chas. E. Moody was elected a
member of the board of finance in place OF
Geo. j. Ryder, and the meeting adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
Democratic Outrage at Ferry villa,

Democratic Outrage at Ferry Village.
Mr.. EDIToR:-The Democratic procession at
Ferry Village Tuesday night was aanked by a
body of skirmishers who made raids on such of
the fruit trees on the line of march as they
dared to. One or two men, or a dog, was
sufficient protection for many of the orchards,
but we hear the marauders found woman
living alone and made great havoc with any
portable property within reach. Mrs. Wood
bury, on Preble street, was one of the princi-
pal sufferers. Not content with stealing her
apples, they in their haste not only tore off
branches but large limbs from the trees. Mrs.
Woodbury. attempted to defend her property,
but as she was woman, and all alone, was
only laughed at by these chivalrous sons of the
secession Democracy. Mrs. w. thinks that, as
the Argus says money is a potent factor, %
and as the secessionists seem to have plenty of
it she would be glad to be paid for the loss of
her property. This is only an individual case.
JUSTICE.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
Enforced Prohibitionists.

Yesterday members Of the State, District and
County committee Of the new party met at
No. Exchange street to nominate Represen-
tatives to the Legislature and a county ticket.
I. 81. Mcdonald, ESQ.,, of this city, presided.
Hon. Joshua Nye was present, as we'll as some
seven others, members of the above named
committee.
The nominations were made from the floor,
and the following was the ticket:
iSenators-L. B. Chapman of Deering, j.
Doughty of Yarmouth, - Mayberry of Wind
ham, Coleman Harding of Gorham.
Representatives from Portland-John Brew
er, R. 81. Murphy, j. B. Fillebrown. I. III. Nc
Donald, Henry Towle.
iSheTif-Frank jackson of Saccarappa.
IredSuTer-Capt. e. Marston of Deering.
COMMISSIONERS. Woodside of Cape Eliza
beth.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09

A rare treat is in store for the citizens of
Portland Saturday evening. The gentleman
announced to make the closing speech of the
campaign in the city of Portland is without a
rival as campaign speaker. Probably no man
has greater reputation in the West as an ora
tor than William Fl. Gibson of Ohio. Certainly
next to Colonel Ingersoll he stands at the head
of the political speakers of the day and many
persons prefer him to Ingersoll We will be.
speak crowded house Saturday evening
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
Accidents.

The many friends of Mrs. J. B. Coyle, Jr.,
will regret to hear that she accidentally slip
ped and fell near the head of flight of stairs
yesterday and falling, broke leg.
Miss Georgia Staples, daughter of Clark
Staples, Jr., accidentally fell down flight of
stairs at her fathers house on Congress Square
lately and it is feared injured her spine. 1t is
hoped the injury will not prove serious.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
CITY HALL.
Much Wind, More Noise. Few Jdeas-An
Advertised Show that Didn't Come
Off-The Faithful Gulled.

A large and good natured crowd of Fusion
ists assembled in City Hall last night to listen
70 speeches by A. D. Waddell, of North Caro-
lima, and Mark d. Wilbur, of Connecticut
rhe galleries were about two thirds full and
the body of the hall was nearly full. By far
the larger number came to hear the Southern
er, but were doomed to disappointment, as he
ulu not put ln~an appearance. After patiently
listening to Mr.. Wilbur's harangue for an hour
and half it began to dawn upon the auditors
tnat the gentleman was wound up for the
whole evening, and rapid thinning out be-
gan. At the close of the speech the galleries
were nearly empty and the empty seats on the
noor were becoming discouragingly numerous
and suggestive, and hardly had the speaker
closed before the stampede became general
realizing that they had been 'taken in''
ane larger part of the crowd did not wait to
hve the accustomed cheers
GL1e meeting was called to order by Geo. E.
bfd, OF the Democratic CITY committee who
introduced the Hon. l.. d. M. Sweat, as chair
man OF the meeting. When the chairman re-
OF their time the audience showed its appreci-
alton by hearty applause. He introduced the
Hon. Mark d. Wilbur, of Connecticut who
prefaced his remarks by saying that he could
say hotnlng new, and verified 1t by giving re-
hash OF the Democratic stock in trade of De
Golyer pavements, credit mobilier and other
exploded charges against Gen. Garfield. He
claimed that the Democrats put down the war;
forgetting that they declared it failure, and
that 1t was Democrats who originated the war
and the same ones would vote the Democratic
ticket to-day. Denied that the Republicans
brought about resumption, but attributed it to
the Almighty and the efforts of the laboring
men, In fact, fatty contradcted everything
that the Republican party has done and is now
matter of history. A fair sample of the
speakers logic was we'll shown in his claim
eral and he was elected, and now that he was
stumping for another Mexican General of
course he would be elected The temper of
the audience was indicated by the fact that
every mention of Garfelds name was greeted
with Kisses. Chandler's band discoursed sweet
music and the campaign companies were also
DraSnnt
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
Personal.

Miss Annie Louise Cary sailed fir ON Liver
pool last night for New York.
Among the arrivals at the Falmouth yester-
day were I. S. Bangs, Commanding Depart
ment of Maine G.. A. R., Adjutant Gener a
Beal, Lewis Barker of Bangor, O. D. Baker of
Augusta, A. w. Tenney of Brooklyn, Hon.
Joshua Nye of Augusta, E. V. SmalIey of the
New York Tribune, Hon. Thos. Ecclesine Of
New York.
q. Kirk Monroe, formerly of the PRESS, and
and now editor of Harper's Young Folks, is in
the city.
Philadelphia papers are well represented in
Maine just now. Messrs. Frank Burr of the
Press, NJ P. Handy of the Times and Charles
Hart of the Chronicle-Herald are all in the
city.
Judge Carter, formerly editor of the Adver.
tiser, is visiting Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09

Hon. A. W. Tenney at Lancaster Hall.
Hon. A. W. Tenney of Brooklyn, N. Y,
addressed large audience at Lancaster Hall
last evening. The Portland Band furnished
music.
Mr.. Tenney is one of the most eloquent and
polished orators in the country. He held the
audience spell-bound for over an hour, and
was frequently interrupted by applause. 1t is
almost impossible to give fair report of his
eloquent address.
Mr.. Tenney commenced by paying grace
full tribute to the brilliant war record of Gen.
Hancock. AS Republicans, said he, we pro-
pose to preserve and perpetuate the glorious
results for which we fought. He then gave a
graphic description of the treason able record
of the Democratic party previous to the war.
The inconsistent record of the Democratic party
in regard to the greenbacks was then alluded
to. The speaker next traced the financial his
tory of the country since the war. The Re-
publican party, said he, has always been the
true friend of the greenback, and the Dem
ocrats its enemy. The Democratic party op-
posed the funding scheme and the resumption
of specie payments. The greenback dollar is
today worth 100 cents everywhere, and this is
owing to the unequalled financial policy of the
Republican party.
Mr.. Tenney eulogized President Hayes ad-
ministration for its purity and inte lligence.
He next arraigned the Democratic Con gress
for its reasonable course in seeking to re.
peal the army law signed by George Washing
ton, and the supervisor law. President Hayes,
said he, deserves credit for his patriotic action
in opposing the Democratic Congress. Mr.
Tenney said that he was District Attorney fol
the eastern district of New York, and that he
could pledge his personal honor that the sa-
pervisor law in Brooklyn would be enforced.
The mission of the Republican party will moi
be fulfilled until the flag of freedom waves in
triumph over all our land.
In conclusion Mr.. Tenney eulogized the
glorious achievements of the Republican par
ty, and appealed to the young men to ally
themselves with the great Republican party
the party of equal rights, free spec ch, free
schools and national progress.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
Young Ranl1hlicans

The children in Harrington Place had glo-
rious time Tuesday evening and most of them
were so excited that sleep was prevented until
late at night. The occasion was the ,celebra-
ton of flag raising, got up by the boys in the
avenue. All the houses were brilliantly il
Illuminated with lamps, gas jets and Chinese
lanterns, and the neighbors formed quite re-
spectacle audience. After the crowd had
gathered the flag was run out amid the cheer
OF the boys and the cracking of Roman can
dies. The dimensions of the banner cores
ponded with the size of the youthf ul owners
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
Attention Battalion.

HEADQUARTERS
GARFIELD AND ARTHUR BATTALION.
Especial Order No, 81
Commanders of the several Companies compris'
ing this Battalion hereby ordered to report with
their several commands in front of Lancaster Hall
THIS Thursday EVENING at 7.3O O'Clock.
By order of
H. A. MCDONALD, Col. CONG.
(OficiaD
r. g. BERRY, Adiutant.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
Garfield Cavalry.

The Garfield Cavalry organized last evening
by the election of the following officers,
Captain-L. H. Tobie.
1st Lieutenant-S, G. Stanford.
I'd Lieutenant-Chas. H. Greeley
All Republicans having horses are cordially
invited to join the cavalcade on its first parade.
Uniforms will be dark clothes and black Kos
suth hats.
All those intending to take part in the caval'
cade will report to Capt. Tobie, on Cumber-
land street, foot of Preble, at 7.15 for forma-
ton.
All those having orders for saddles can OBJ.
tain them at Robinsons office No T. Green
street, any time between 5 and O'Clock.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
City Hall Tonight.

Hon. R. G. Horr of Michigan, who will ad-
dress the citizens of Portland at City Hall to-
night. is one of the most brilliant speakers
now on the stump. His speeches in other
parts of the State have been listened to by
delighted audiences and the people of Port.
land may expect rare treat tonight Go to
City Hall.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
VOTERS, ATTENTION !!

A copy Of the Assessors returns
of voters for the several wards
can be found at the REPUBLI-
CAN HEADQUARTERS at Lam
caster Hall, where some one will
be constantly i'm attendance, to as
sist Republicans in the matter of
having their names properly
placed i'm the list.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
REPUBLICANS ATTENTION.

The Aldermen of this city will be in session
in the Aldermen S room today and every dsy
this week, from to II a. m. and from to 5 o.
m, to put names on the voting lists and to
correct any mistakes in names. See that your
names are on the list and on correctly.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
LOOK OUT FOR REPEATERS.

This city is full of roughs, imported here to
vote on their own names if they can be got on
to the lists. If not they are to personate some
body Let the ward canvassers look out for
these rascals in every ward. Take measures
to arrest them at once.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers were re-
corded in this county yesterday:
Cumberland-D. B. Wilson to Louville H.
Merrill, acres and 80 rods of land
Windham-Almon Jordan to Frank o.
Pride, 80 acres of land.
New Gloucester-Sarah j. Merrill to E. P.
Blake, 81 acres of land.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
Another Lie Nailed.
The Argus yesterday said:

1A66Uo JOCtOIudy odTQ
when the captain of the Republican Pho
from the Republican headquarters in Lancas-
ter Hall, just as the company was on the
point of starting for Freeport, bottle of
whiskey slipped from his pocket and rolling
down to the sidewalk broke into pieces, and
its contents scented the air for rods
Capt. Osborne of the Pioneers was at home
sick abed with the pneumonia that night,
and the above statement is base libel upon
him, and Lieut.. Perry, in command of the
company, was nearly at the head of Brown
street.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
Warning.

We warn the Democracy that their attempts
to import bummers and plug uglies to person.
ate voters is known. The Republicans are
prepared for these rascals and mean to prevent
anything Of the kind. Your crowd is spotted,
Mr.. Democrat. V1GILANT.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09

Superior Court.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.
wEDNEsDAY.-State VS.. Eliphas B. Chapman, ap-
pellant. Complaint for search and seizure of eight
bottles of beer and one half pint of whiskey found
in defendants ice chest in his store Defense-liq-
uor purchased for his own use-never sold drop of
liquor. Verdict not guilty.
Waterhouse, Asst. Co. Atty.
M. P. Frank for defendant.
State Kate Lang, appellant. Search and seiz-
ure of one barrel of ale found in she'd ten feet dis
tant from defendants dwelling house. Defense
that the beer was not kept or deposited by defend
ant. or with her knowledge or consent. Verdict
guilty.
Warehouse, Asst. Co. Atty.
Frank for defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-09
Capt. Osborne /:

Your command is hereby detailed to perform es-
cort duty to the Freeport company arriving by the
Maine Central R. R. at 5.45 p M, to-day; and on
return you will report to Chas. A. Perry, Aid.
By order of
HENRY A. MCDONALD, Col. Com'dg.
(OficiaD
Z. G. BERRY, Adj't.