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The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
An Unfulflled Treaty.

The Revue de France printed few days
ago some very curious extracts from the "Me-
moirs" of Klindworth we'll known in the po-
litical world in his day from the active part he
had taken In public affairs and from his long
and intimate relations with Talleyrand, Met
ternich, Wellington, Palmerston and Quiet.
The most interesting passage is that descrb
ing the mission confided to M. Grandidier in
1898 by Robespierre. He negotiated treaty
with Austria, signed by Baron Thugut, by
which Austria quilted the coalition against
France, ceded the Netherlands to the republic
and the territory on the left bank of the Rhine
from Switzerland to Audernach, and was
guaranteed in return peaceable possession of
all the country between the Tyrol and the
Danube, the Lech and the Salza, the republic
assisting her, should needs be, against any
third power. A secret clause added pro-
vided that Marie Antoinette and her daughter
should be given up to Austria. A commission
or to receive them, an ecclesiastic named Soos.
accompanied Granddier back to Paris. Rob.
espierre approved the treaty and sent him and
Soos to the Temple, where they had audience
Of the Queen. She was found meanly clad,
mending coarse petticoat of black serge; her
hair was white and her face deadly pale, and
her expression was dull-almost idiotic The
messenger gave her the letters intrusted to
him by the Emperor and Empress of Germany:
she glanced at them indifferently and said,
"You will thank them for me for their atten-
ton and tell them wish to die in France like
my husband, and wait with impatience for the
moment when 1 shall be reunited to him for
ever" Kobespierre when told of this, said:
"It is annoying. but after all she is right.
What would you have this woman do now
among the living?" Baron Thugut was not
surprised at the Queens refusal, but did OF
thereto re abandon all hope of French al
ject fell through, says Grandidier, between the
influence of England and the excitement in
France against foreign powers and potentates
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
[Albany Journal.l
Me and Betsey Killed the Bear

John B. Cough used to tell with irresistible
effect, a story of cowardly old codger who
lived In log cabin in Ohio in the early days
of that State. One day a bear walked out
OF the woods and all uninvited, entered the
humble home where the man and his wife
Betsey were sitting. At sight of his Bruin
ship the lord of creation arose from his chair
with q wild yell of terror and without a
thought of his wife hastened TO climb to
place of refuge on the top of an old Dutch
clock that stood in the corner of the room.
The more valiant Betsey stood he ground and
seizing long poker fiercely attacked the bear
and did not desist, in spite Of the game defense
which he made, until she had stretched him
dead at her feet. Her lord and master watched
the combat between her and the bear with ev
ident interest, and ever and anon kept shout
Ing, ''give it to him Betsey," shit him another
wipe across the head,' "mash his internal
SKULL" &c., sc. As soon as he became salts
fed that :he brute was absolutely dead and
there was no danger of his looming to-" he
hastened to descend from the clock and sun
mon the neighbors for miles around. saying to
all those whom he met, II want you to come
to our house and see the bear that Me and
The way our Democratic contemporaries in
terpret the result OF yesterdays election in
Maine recalls this old story. In the last cam
paign their party poled q, ,6SS votes, while the
Greenback party polled At $50 votes. This year
the two parties, prompted by a love of spoils,
formed coalition. And although the figures
above given demonstrate that the Greenback
wing Of that coalition was over twice as strong
as the Democratic wing, so that the victory of
yesterday is a Greenback victory with Demo-
cratic annex, yet our Democratic contempora-
ries throw up their hats with glee, exclaiming
1--WE and the Greenbackers won the electionl"
In fact the Argus, with its usual talent for dis
torting facts, refuses to give the Greenbackers
any credit at ALL heading its election returns
from Maine "The State Ooncededly Democrat
ic!" A more bare-faced falsehood has not
been uttered since the campaign began than
8 contained in this headline. There
is not the slightest warrant for it.. There
would be sound sense in calling it a Greenback
victory-there is no sense in calling it Demo-
cratic victory. Unless it was in order for the
gentlemen who watched t,e fight from the top
OF the clock to affirm "Me and Betsey killed
the bear" unless it is true that the tail wa gs
the dog and not the dog the tail, unless the
less includes the greater rather than the great
or the less, it is diotic to speak of the result in
Maine as Democratic victory.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
WASHINGTON.
Condition Of the Crops.


WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE following sum-
mary of the condition on the LIST of September
of the crops mentioned was furnished by the
Agricultural Department today:
The returns Sept. l, regarding the condition
liminary estimate of the crop, but there are
two Investigations yet to be made before the
final estimate will be issued The September
estimate this year gives a condition of 80,
against 80 in 1879 and 81 in 1878. This esti-
mate relates to quantity and quality, and does
not take into consideration the increase of
acreage.
The condition of potatoes as reported in
September shows decline within the month
of 8 per cent. Compared with the report of
Sept. 1, 1879, there is loss of 5 per cent. On
the Atlantic coast, Maine reports the lowest
acreage, viz, rs, and Pennsylvania the high
est, 95. In Western and Northwestern Mich
igan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, each report
over 100. while Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Mis-
souri, and Kansas are below an average of 80,
and the latter State Is only So. The decline
was caused by drouth during August In
sects are generally reported, but the damage
from this source is not great, except in some
localities west of the Mississippi river.
The average of buckwheat for the whole
country is per cent. less than last year at the
same date. OF the New England States Maine
and Vermont report lower condition than
last year, being this year IS against 81. Then
New York and Pennsylvania, the two States
that raise two thirds of the whole crop of the
country, report an average of 93 against 9S last
year. Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio, the
three States that SOW the largst portion of the
crop grown west of the Alleghanies, report an
average of 98 against 81 in 1879.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
MASSACHUSETTS.
The Boston Celebration.
10000 VISITORS EXPECTED TO-DAY,

Boston, Sept. 16.-Preparations on a more
magnificent scale than ever attempted in Bos-
ton before have been made for the celebration
tomorrow of the 250th anniversary of the set
tlement of Boston. Trains and boats from
New England points and the provinces are
laden with visitors: The New York boats
brought large crowds this morning and des-
patches state that they will be packed again
tonight. 1t is estimated that there will be
300 900 strangers In the city tomorrow, and
nothing is needed but good weather to insure
perfect success for the celebration. All bust
ness, including the publication of ne wspapers,
will be suspended. A large number of stands
have been built along the line of the process.
sion, and good points for viewing it command
high price. A profusfon of bunting is al
ready displayed and the city is assuming
gala appearance.
All day the city has been filling up with
strangers from all parts of the couptry, Cana
da and the provinces, and tonight every hotel
is full to ove"fiowing. By the time CT the
moving OF the procession tomorrow all the
public builings and buildings of historic men,
ory. together with public and private houses,
will wear gala appearance. The statue of
Gov. John Winthrop was placed in position
this afternoon in Scolly Square, as part of
the commemoration of the day. An immense
gathering of ladies and gentlemen took place
in Faneuil Hall this evening. The hall is
handsomely decorated.
Among the distinguished persons present
were Mayor Prince Hon. Robert G. Winthrop.
Secretary Evarts, Attorney General Devens
Senator Hoar, Lieut. Gov. Weston, EX-Govs
Boutwell, and Bullock, Congressman Russell
and Morse, Gov. Van Zandt and staff of Rhode
Island Gov Nathaniel Head of New Hamp-
shire, Mayors of Montreal, Ottawa, Charleston,
Worcester, St. John, Providence, Holyoke,
New Bedford and Fall River Members of both
branches of the city government were present
as escorts.
Tho GRAND nrooacc;ou will ocnunv threa and
a half hours in passing given point. The
trades display will be the greatest ever known
in this section. Among the features will be a
ship of state, the original Franklin printing
press, grand display representing the life of
North American Indians, a representation of
the six mechanical powers, fire engines of an
cient build and pianos, sewing machines and
musical organs with processes of manufacture
will be prominent. The military and civic dis
play will be greater than ever has been known
before in Boston. 1t is estimated half million
people will witness the procession.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
THE FISHERIES.
Another Outrage at Newfoundland

Another Outrage at Newfoundland.
GLOUCESTER, Mass, Sept. 16. = Schooner
Moro Castle, Capt. j. B. Naus, which arrived
from Grand Bank codfshing trip this morn
ing. reports that on Wednesday, August 4th.
anchored near Job Cove, about one mile from
shore, In Conception Bay, Newfoundland, for
the rpose of procuring bait. After purchasing
OF the natives eighteen thousand souid at
sixty cents per hundred, Capt. Naus left the
vessel on Thursday morning in dory to 90 in
search of more bait, having learned there
were some for sale in neighboring cove.
During his absence the crew attempted to
catch few squid with iigs, when the vessel
was surrounded by boats and two or three
hundred natives boarded her, driving the
crew into the cabin and forecastle, and com
menced to raise the anchor, hoist the main
sail and get the vessel under way Seeing
their movements, Capt. Naus returned to the
vessel and found the Newfoundl landers yerv
threatening. But as the vessel commenced
drifting an the rocks they were frightened
and left The vessel came near going ashore.
The day previous schooner Victor of GIouces-
ter was boarded in similar manner and yio-
!ence used to prevent her fishing. The New
foundland governments objection to SUNDAY
fishing and the use of seine does not hold in
this case, as the crew of the Moro Castle were
line fishing and had only taken ten or dozen
squids.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
EUROPE.

An Ultimatum Preparing for the Porte.
LONDON, Sept. 16-The Vienna correspond
ent of the Times telegraphs:-"We are in
hourly expectation Of hearing that the Powers
have presented the note drawn up by the Brit
ish Cabinet. which is virtually an ultimatum,
demanding the cession of Dulcigno without
further delay, and that Vice Admiral Seymour
has simultaneously sent demand to the Gov
ernor of Dulcigno for the evacuation of the
town, which event will immediately be fol-
lowed by an advance of the Montenegrins un-
der protection Of the guns of the international
feet"
The Austro-German Alliance.
The correspondent of the Times at Vienna
discredits the report concerning the entry of
the other Powers into the Austro- German ALI
ance.
The Strike in the Cotton Trade.
The Times says the meeting of cotton opera
tiveS at Accrington Monday, at which it was
decided to strike for an increase of wages, was
the largest ever known there. The operatives
are willing to take an increase Of five per cent.
instead of ten per cent, as previously demand
ed, or to submit their case to arbitration, but
the masters do not yet see their way to accede
to either alternative. Notices have already
been given by 700 intending strikers, and the
remainder will give notice to-day.
The Turkestan Expedition.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 16.-A telegram
from Krasnovodsk confirms the report of Gen.
Skobeleffs arrival there, and adds that Colonel
Scribitskie has been left in command of the
expeditisnary force at Bami. Supplies are be-
ing actively forwarded to the front. The
Turcomans occasionally attack the conveys
French Imports and Exports.
PARIS, Sept. 16.-The imports into France
for the eight months ending Aug. 31st show an
increase, compared with 1879 of 100000, 900
francs The exports increased 10S,000,000
francs in the same time. The increase in i'm
ports is almost exclusively in food, and the in
crease in exports mainly manufactures. The
total imports exceed the exports by 1893
millions francs.
The Greek Frontier Question.
LONDON, Sept 16.-The News corrrespon-
dent at Rome says it is reported there that a
combined mode of action has been agreed up
on between France and England respecting
the Greek frontier question.
Fighting between the Albanians and
Montenegrins.
RAGUsA, Sept. 16.-It is reported Risa is
assassinated and that fighting has commenced
between the Albanans and Montenegrins.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
California Mining stocks.


BOSTON, Sept 16.
The following were to-day's quotations of Butter,
Cheese Eggs and Potatoes:
Butter-choice Northern and Western creame-
ries at 20 @31c; choice New York and Vermont dali
ries at 25@3Oc; common to fair dairy lots 19923c;
choice Western dairy packed at 24@26c, and 19@
23c for common to good; and Western ladle packed
21@24c for choice and at 1792Oc for common to
good market firm at full prices.
Cheese-we quote at 121s@13c for choice; 11@
12c for fair to good; 8@10c for common unchanged
with moderate demand.
Eggs are quoted at 171s@13 31ac for Eastern:17 IN
@18c for New York and Vermont, 171a601Sc for
Canada and Prince Edward Island: 151161ac for
Western; market firm.
Potatoes There is steady demand for potatoes
and sales have been at 50@6Oc " bush, and 75@
90 4Y Dbl. sweet potatoes at SO OO13 so 4y Dbl.
as to quality, for Norfolk and Jerseys.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
THE DOMINION.

TORONTO, Sept. 16.-The Mail government
organ has cablegram from London, 18th,
saying that the reports hitherto cabled to
Canada relative to the Pacific Railway nego-
tiations were premature. To-day the minis
ters concluded contract for constructing and
working the road with the capitalists of Lon
don, Paris and America, subject to the ap-
proval of the Dominion Parliament
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
FRIDAY MORNING. SEPT. II.

consequent upon thoughtless voting at the
coming election.
Notwithstanding the announcement of the
Herkimer Democrat and other papers of like
political proclivities to the contrary, l am
earnestly and ardently for the Republican
nominees and now, as l always have been, for
free speech and perfect freedom in the exer-
else Of all political rights in every part OF the
vast domain over which floats the flag OF our
nation. Please contradict the foul sander on
my political integrity, and believe me to be,
very truly, your friend ard fellow Republican,
+. E. SPINNER.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

Four freight cars and an engine were des-
troyed in a collision on the Rome and Ogdens-
burg road yesterday morning. No person was
injured.
Conductor Gagnon was killed ir freight
collision on the Intercolonial road near Port
Joli Wednesday night, and much property
was damaged.
Six box cars on the New Jersey Central road
were smashed by collision at New Laselle
yesterday. No person was injured.
Seymour, Wis, was nearly destroyed by
fire Wednesday,
George Mitchell. the wife murderer, will be
hanged to-day at Troy, Ohio.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Prohibition State Convention.

Prohibition State Convention.
CONCORD, Sept 16-The Prohibition state con
vention assembled this forenoon. Fifty dele
gates were present. j. M. Fletcher of Nashua,
was chosen temporary chairman and addressed
the convention. The usual committees were
appinted. Rev. S. c. Keller of Sunapee was
made permanent chairman.
Geo. D. Dodge was nominated for Governor
by acclamation. VIM. Han, Jno G. Goodnow
commissioners and Asa Kendall and j. M.
Fletcher for electors. Resolutions endorsed
Neal Dow.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
The Republican Club Convention at In
dianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept 1S-The Republican
club convention on Wednesday elected Gen.
Pitkin Of Louisiana President, j. G. Potts Of
Ohio. Gen. Straight of Indiana and Fred
Douglass of New York, Vice Presidents. An.
address and platform were adopted to be
promulgated to the Republicans os the United
States The convention appointed National
committee of two from each State, with head.
quarters at Chicago, of which Franklin Nc
ary.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
Mob in Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 16.-Last night mob
made an attack upon the Rink, one of the
largest and finest buildings of its class in the
country, and razed it to the ground. The po-
nee did not Interfere, and it was carted off
some trouble in getting the lessee to surrender
the lease: The city wants to build an exhibit
tion building on the grounds.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
The Laprade Murder,

NASHVILLE, Sept 16.-Some 200 men met at.
they should visit Springfield and lynch the re-
manning negroes connected with the Laprede
muder, but afterward dispersed. The SIX pris-
orers were brought here by the sheriff of Rob
ertson county and placed in Jail for safe keep
ing by order of Gov. Marks.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
OF OCEAN STEAMERS
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.

THURSDAY, Sept. 16.
Arrived.
Steamer City of Portland, Pike, st John NIB, via
Eastport for Boston.
Sch S & L G Adams, Adams, Philadelphia
to Randall & McAllster.
Sch Teaser, Littlejohn -, light.
Cleared.
Steamship Francnnla, Mangum, New York-Henry
Fox.
Sch Venelia Allen, st Vneent-R Lewis g. Co.
Sch Nellie Chase, Randall, Philadelphia Berlin
Mills Co.
Sch Mary Weaver Weaver, New York-Geo Spoor
Sch Helen NJ, leighton, Cherryfeld-N Blake.
SAILED-BarqueP Piskataqua schs Mary e Weay-
err Sarah & Ellen, St Elmo. Brunette. Mary Long,
S Gilmore, and Others
Sch Webster Sanborn, which was brought in 18th
dismasted, proceeded to Gloucester in tow of tug
g Warren.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
Decision in a Mining Case,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Sept. 16.-A dispatch
from Eureka, New, says the District Court has
decided the case of the Richard Mining Com
pany against the Albion Company in avor of
the latter. The decision sustains the one ledge
theory decided by the United States Circuit
Court in the Eureka Consolidated VS.. Rich
mond case.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
EGYPT.
Tha Mile InI1ndatinn.

Nile causes anxiety. 1t is rising badly, and
several weeks late. The inundation is now
lower than at the CORE spending period of 1879
Irrigation, bewever, proceeds satisfactorily.
There are some complaints from the interior
that the cotton crop has suffered, but to what
extent is not known.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
DEATHS.

In this city, Sept 16, Mrs. Betsey S. Walker. aged
80 years,-formerly of Lexington, Mass. Boston
papers please copy.l
[Services Friday afternoon at oclk, at her
late residence No. 5 Eastern Promenade.
In this atty, Sept. 15, Hattie E., daughter Of JAS
L. and Eliza s. 10 nson, aged months 10 days.
Eastern papers plesae copy.l
In tLis ciry, Sept a. JOS. Edwards, Ia well known
coast pilot) New York and Boston papers please
copy.]
In Cape Elizabeth, Sept. 15, Elder M. Jordan,
aged 81 years II months.
Funeral this Friday afternoon at l o'clock, at
his late residence. Burial at convenience of the
family.]
In Falmouth, Sept. 16, Wentworth P. Kicker,
aged Al years.
funeral on Saturday afternoon at O'Clock, at
his late residence.
In South Waterford, Sept. IL. Samuel Fisk. Of
South Boston, Mass, aged 60 years.
In Bath, Sept. IS. Jas NJ Morrison. aged 27 years
In Bath Sept. IA VIM. j. Gibbs, aged % years.
In Andovor, Me-, Sept. 15, Caleb Franklin Poor,
aged about 80 years.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
MARINE NEWS.

Yellow Fever on Shipboard.
NEW YORK, Sept. 16-Bark Erinagh, from
Pont de Polk, Hayti, was towed in here to-day
The whole crew are down with yellow fever
Two men died on the passage.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
METEORoLoaICAL

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENrY-FOUR
HOURS.
war DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIoNALl
OFFICER, Washington, D. c.,
Sept II, l A. M.
For New England,
slightly warmer, southerly to westerly winds,
clear or partly cloudy weather, local or slowly
falling barometer during the day.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
ChicaSoLive stock Market,
(By Telegraph.)

IDy ItIeyrapn.] N
CHICAGO. Sept Hogs-Keceipts &c, 900 head
shipments 5000 headmarket demoralized and fully
l692O lower after first sales; mixed packing GO
l45 90; light at 7005 10: choice heavy goa
5 rs, closing dull and many unsod
Sheep-receipts 1000 head; shipments 400 head;
at 3 3O93 75 good to choice OO04 80.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
New York stock and Money Marker.

NEW YORK. Sept. 16-Evening. Money easy at 2
@3 per cent. on call, closing 2@21s prime mercan-
tile paper 412@51a per cent. Sterling Exchange
dull at 48OA 9481 for long and Assn @484 for
short Governments strong and ss higher for 41as,
and higher ;or As. State bonds nominal. Railroad
bonds active but irregular. The stock market
closed unsettled.
The transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregat-
ed 230, 900 shares.
inc following are JO-day's closing quotations of
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17

ways reliable. "a pure mustard not only helps di-
gestion but cures Dyspepsia.) Sold by all leading
grocers in full weight tin cans.
BPIECRUsT, Dumplings, noughnuts, Bis
cults Flapjacks &c., &c.. made light and sweet with
Congress Yeast Powder. Try it.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17
TRADE CIRCULAR.
W Wholesale H
AND
MANUFACTURING INTERESTS
OF PORTLAND. NE.

The following Trade Circular Is re-
specially presented by the undersigneds
representative Wholesale Dealers ana
Manufacturers Of Portland, who desire
to promote the general trade interests
of the City, aDd present a convenient
and reliable buyers guide, which can
not fail to prove OF great interest to
Merchants and Manufacturers generally.
Now is the time to take advantage OF
returning prosperity and the increase I'm
trade and manufactures, and we con-
fldently invite the attention Of both
purchasers and shippers to our excellent
facilities for securing stocks direct frOIc
first hands, and for the prompt shipment
of goods to any point desired, and to the
following list Of Warehouses, as an in
dicatiOn of the Importance to which the
Commercial and Manufacturing interests
of the City have attained.
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-17

Sid fm Newcastle, NSw, July 81, barque G NJ
tucker. Merriman, Wellington.
AZ sydney NSW, Aug IL, barque Fred Litch-
neld, Spaulding, for San Francisco Chas Stewart,
fowers, from Adelaide, ar Aug 6, disg.
y, SID I'm Shanghae July 8, ship Humboldt, Wiley
At Hong Kong Aug IL, ships Raphael, Sherman.
Ior New York; Rosie Welt, Welt, for do; barques
annie 5 Hall, Nelson, from Newschwang, ar July
30, unc Gen airchild, Kelley, for New York; En-
ma Crowell, Perry. for do John NJ Clerk, Conant,
from New York. ar Sth.
Sid Aug 10, ship Leonora, Peterson, San Francisco
Sid FIN Hong Kong July II, ship j A Thompson,
Rogers Ilolo and New York.
AT Manila July 81. ship Ell Captain, Lincoln, for
New York. with 21OO tons sugar.
Sid July 10, ship Chas Dennis, Carney folio and
New York; 27th Bullion, Reed. London.
At uoilo July 49, Clara Carver Dow, for New
York, with 100 tons sugar.
Manila for New York.
Sid fm Penarth I'd inst, ship Alice d Cooper,
Brown. Bombay.
AR at Sydney, CB, 18th, brig John Swan, Han
son, Corunna, to load for New York.
Ar at Halifax 18th, sch l. Warren, johnson,
New York.
Ar at Yarmouth. Ms. 14th, sch Nellie Dinsmore
Parker, Portland.
Ar at St john NB 14th inst, sch Haley Ann
Hamm, Rockland.
Aug 26, lat Is 45, Ion SO, brig Eugenia, veazie,
from st John. NIB. for Granada.
Sept g. lat SO 20, Ion II, barque Albert Russell,
Carver, from New York for Melbourne.
Sept7 lat 81, Ion 73, sch st Croix from NYork
for Galveston.
Sept H. lat Az 33. lon SO 80, ship VIM NIcGilvery
from New York for Liverpool.