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The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22
The Temperance Question.

The views advanced by the CORES
pondent, who, over the signature of
"Delta," discusses the question of
Temperance reform and legislation, are
put forth in evident sincerity, and
upheld with vigor and skill '.Delta' may
have given himself over to the fault which
he condemns in others,-that of using harsh
language and questioning the motives of
his opponents-but those opponents certain
ly have no scriptural authority for stoning
him.
The PRESS believes that our prohibitory
legislation can stand discussion, and that it
will thrive on argument. If it carnot, it
surely ought to be done away with. 1t
must justify itself to the reason of the peo-
pie. That it has done so the history of leg
islation in Maine for the past quarter of a
century, shows. That it still can do SO, we
believe. Our laws relating to the liquor
traffic are the result of public discussion
and appeal and the record of the conclu-
sions arrived at by the people. That they
are still open to argument ought to be &C
knowledged. To say otherwise is to assume
for them the infallibility claimed by the
Church of Rome for its teachers and its doc
trines. Many good men, sincere friends of
temperance-like our correspondent-be-
lieve that prohibition is not the best method
by which to do away with the evils of strong
drink. They have right to that opinion
and to the free expression of it, and no man
is justified in questioning their sincerity
however vigorously or successfully he may
dispute their conclusions.
We shall not now argue the question of
prohibition. The burden is upon our oppo-
nents. When they have made up their case
it will be time enough to reply. But when
the discussion is entered upon we hope it
will be pursued in spirit of candor and
courtesy. The advocates of prohibition can
afford to do that,-for their cause is strong;
what have they to fear? But they have not
always done it. Their violeuce of language,
hastiness of assertion, inclination to retort
instead of to reply, have injured them and
the good canse they have so much at heart
Indeed these things indicate weakness and a
the place of argument, and denunciation
takes the place of persuasion, when the
doubter is excommunicated as heretic,
and no hearing given to his plea in defense,
people begin to question the arbitrary power
that judges withoul listening and condemns
without trial.
The prohibitory cause in Maine has no
need to use these instruments of antiquated
absolutism and ecclesiasticism. Free dis
cussion is good for it, as for every other
right thing. Let us give its opponents a
hearing. We ought to meet every argu-
ment they urge with better one. We
have met them in that field many times and
have overcome them. But let us not make
the mistake of refusi them hearing; for
by so doing we only peril system of legisla-
tion which the people of Maine adopted
with deliberation and have upheld with
steadfastness that is the best testimony to
its worth. '.Who ever knew truth put to
the worse, in free and open encounter?''
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

THE Washington correspondent of the
Boston Traveller says something which is
surely of interest to Maine men. This is
what he says: The selection of Senator
Blaine for the highest seat in the Cabinet is
looked upon here, by all parties, with the
exception of a few personal enemies,-and
they are few in number, indeed, and quite
uninfuential-as most capital appoint
ment. 1t Is understood that he was offered
the choice of any position in the Cabinet,
and he chose that of Secretary of State.
This surprised all his enemies and many of
his friends and admirers. They expected
he would choose the Treasury Department,
as this is the place for an ambitious man as
piring to the Presidency to exercise rower
and influence, ten times greater than that
of any other of the departments. Fortu-
nately for New England interests, if not for
his personal advancement, he chose the
State Department. New England is more
largely interested, and has more at stake in
commerce and navigation than any other
section CT the country. The State Depart
ment furnishes the largest and best field for
the promotion of commercial interests of any
other, or, in fact, all other departments of
the government. No statesman in the coun-
try understands the needs of commerce and
the causes of its decline upon this continent
better than Mr.. Blaine. He has always put
forth his best efforts ever since he has been
in public life, to foster and encourage the
interests of commerce. New England,
therefore, and especially Massachusetts, is
to be congratulated upon his choice of the
State Department for his field of service.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

IT is pretty safe to prophesy that some
Democrat will sell himself before the fight
in Pennsylvania is over. Pennsylvania
Democrats always do sell themselves-and
to buy them
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

THE New York Sun does not like Mr. A.
Oakley Hall,-because the New York World
does-and speaking of the convicted Genet,
say: "We might have felt some pity for
poor Genet if he had not imposed upon so
innocent and unsuspecting character as
the Mayor of the city at the time his offence
was committed. That was little too badr
The New York journals resemble lot
of Jealous harlots contending for the public
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22
Il lie PRESS.
SATURDAY MORNING, JAN. 22.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all Indispensable not necessarily for publica
tion but guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return preserve com
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

The Boston Gazette is putting it uncom-
monty strong of late. 1t says Congressman
Bowman ''seems to be shade smaller in
his political ways than any man who ever
got into Congress from Massachusetts be-
FORE" This is severe-considering some of
the mighty mean men Massachusetts has
honored with her regard.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate signed by Stanley Pulen,
Editor, AL railway, steamboat and hotel managers
will confer favor upon us by demanding credentials
of every person claiming to represent our Journal
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

PENNSYLVANIA was always an interest
ing State. The fight for the Senatorshp
between Grow and Oliver serves to enhance
its attractions in the show line. Everybody
is watching for the fox to come and steal
the prey from the exhausted combatants.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

THAT ''gilded paurer," Mr.. Frank Fogg,
how he lost and found bond coupons at Au-
gusta the other day. He is too modest to
faunt his wealth in the face of the people
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22
$500 Reward (!

WE will pay the above reward for any case of
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gestion, Constipation or Costive cannot cure
with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills, when the i
reetions are strictly complied with. They are
purely Vegetable, aud never fail to give satsfac-
tion. Sugar Coated Large boxes, containing 80
pills, 25 cents. For sale by all druggists. Beware
OF counterfeits and limitations. The genuine manu-,
factured only BY JOHN 9. WEST q CO., "Ihe Pill
Makers" 18l & 1873 W. Madison ST., Chicago.
Free trial package sent by mail prepaid on receipt
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The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

A TERRITORY takes the cake this time.
The message of Gov. Fremont of Arizona is
but half column long.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

ISN'T it abou: time for some Greenback
or Democratic paper in the State to say
something about nepotism?
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

Anecdotal History of the British Parliament,
by George Henry Jennings (New York: D.
Appleton & Co.; Portland: Hoyt, Fogg 6;
Dohham), is volume of historic anecdotes and
examples Of famous oratory dating back to early
records of the British Parliament and coming
down to the present time. It is fascinating
volume. full of interest and suggestion to the
student of political progress, to the man of the
world, to the literary man. The anecdotes re-
call notable sayings and doings of all the prom
inent men of England; this is a Lebro d'Oro
of great historic names it is a mine of politi-
cal illusions and illustrations; but nothing,
unless extensive quotations from its pages will
give any idea of its worth and interest. And
extensive quotation is forbidden to these col
umns for the present, because of the great
pressure upon their elasticity, of the many vol
umes which crowd the reviewers table, having
awaited their turn for notice while the gay
throng of holiday books claimed attention.
So brief praise or brief blame must be the lot
of the many good, bad and indifferent volumes
at hand.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

The Heart and Its Function (New York d.
Appleton; Portland: Hoyt, Fogg & Donham)
is the title of one of the Health Primers Sc
res, and is practical treatise upon the work.
ings of the heart in health and disease, the
sanitary precautions to ensure it from injury,
and kindred topics. These little Primers are
written by eminent specialists and edited by
authorities; and they are in every way calcu-
lated for popular usefulness.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

Recent volumes of Messrs. Harper's admira-
bic biographical series, English Men of Letters
portland: Loring, Short & Harmony include
respectively, the memoirs of Wordsworth, by
F. w. Fl. Myers; Alexander Pope, by Leslie
Stephen; John Locke, by Thomas Fowler; and
Byron, by John Nichol. The latter subject
was the most difficult, and Mr.. Nichol de-
serves credit for the skill with which he has
handled it. His work is in accordance with
the best modern literary taste; and while he is
ready to allow GER ain merits to Byron's genius
he is not at all dazzled by its eccentricities 1t
is sensible and clear memoir of the poet. and
agreeably written. The other volumes are al
so of the high order Of biographical writing to
be expected from their authors, and from the
editorship of Mr.. John Morley.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

Ilka on the HILLTOP and Other Stories; by
Hialmar Hiorth Boyesen New York: Charles
Scribner's Sons; Portland; Hoyt, Fogg & DON
ham) is a collection of stories which have al !.
ready appeared in some of the prominent mag.
azines. The picturesque and genuinely north
ern quality, the charm and force of Mr. Boye-
sens style needs no especial description here;
and any new volume of his will not fail to find
O choice circle of friends.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

Sanskrit and its Kindred Languages. By
Laura E. Poor Boston: Roberts Brothers;
Portland: Loring, Short & Harmony, is the
rather appalling title of simply and agreeably
written volume upon literature from its earli-
est beginning in legend and myth TO its present
era. Miss Poor has given some acceptable lec-
lures in Boston; and it is likely that these lec-
lures form the contents of iile present volum me,
which from their easy and pleasant style seem
well suited to the instruction of young people
The volume shows much study and research
and will be useful to students. 1t is not free
from errors, likely to creep into work of so
wide scope, but is on the whole creditable
performance.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22
AssIGNEE's SALE OF 10 OF TEE
SHIP s.GRECEANo OF BOS TON,

COURT OF INSOLVENCY, YORK COUNTY MAINE
NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of my
IN authority as Assignee in Insolvency of the es-
tates of WILLIAM L. THOMPSON and JOSEPH
TITCOMB, both of the town of Kennebunk, in said
county Of York, as copartners and Individually in
solvent debtors, well pursuant to the order of
the Judge Of said court, under date January II,
1881,
will sell at pubic auction, on SATURDAY
Jan. 20. 1884, at IL O'Clock NJ, the salesroom of
FRANCIS HENSHaW & CO., 81 state street, in
the city of Boston, the following property, viz:
"A of the ship "Grecian'' of Boston, of th- sepa-
tate estate of said Thompson, 1877 4l-IO0 tons
built in 1876; cop cred within the past year, and
now lying in the port of New York: and "A Of the
same ship OF the separate estate of the said it
comb.
Further information of the ship may be had of
Messrs j. Henry Sears Il Co., ships husbands, or
of the Assignee.
The above sales will be of the entire 1s of said
ship or in small shares, as may be deemed to be
expedient at the time of sale.
j. IS. DANE Assignee as Aforesaid.
FRANCIS HENSHAW & CO.. Auctioneers
Kennebunk, Jan. 1S, 1881: jan20 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

Washington Square. By Henry James, Jr.
New York: Harper & Brothers; Portland:
Loring, Short & Harmony, is an exceedingly
clever and unsatisfactory novel. The heroine
is nonentity, the hero cold-heacted and un
princpled knave, the heroine's father is fooled
by his own wits, and her aunt is weak
minded maneuvrer. These are the personages
of the story; and Mr. James's merit in writing
it consists in the uniform low key of color (as
the modern enthusiasts who like to mix meta
phors from the vocabulary of different arts,
would say. And right here may be recorded
the Boston critic who in re cent concert-no o.
tice spoke of a musicians translation of some
sonata or fantasia, quite overlooking the WELL
worn but still useful word rendition.) This is
a DEPRESSION from Mr.. ia ness novel--of which
there is little to say. Ae can write more cpl
grammatically, extensively and wittily about
nothing than any other living itterateur-
in this respect it is useless to try to rival him.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

All Alone. From the French of Andre
Theuriet (Appleton's New Handy Volume Se-
ries; Portland Hoyt, Fogg & Donham). This
novel is by no means one of Theuriet's best, a
bitter and crude tone prevails in it; and the
translation is poorly executed.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

Modern Society. By Julia ward Howe.
Boston; Roberts Brothers. Portland: Loriug,
Short & Harmony reads like ponderous carl
cature, so absurdly pedantic is it, As a por-
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

The fourth volume of Kinglakes Invasion
OF the Crimea is now published by Messrs.
Iarper of New York portland: Loring. Short
& Harmony 1t records the winter troubles of
tn campaign, and gives a distinct and forcible
picture of the progress of the war during the
severe months Of Crimean cold and snow.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

DIR. H. C. Angell's pleasant little volume,
Records of William NJ. Hunt Boston: j. r.
Osgood; Portland: Dresser, Mcclellan & Coz
is-what is not uncommon amo1g biographies
a work which leaves the reader more pleasant
ly impressed concerning the biographer than
the subject of his memoir. Mr.. Hunt had an
enthusiastic circle of admirers, aud his vigor-
Gus personality, his rather original theories of
painting-of whose merit it is early as well as
difficult to decide-won for him unique place
OF consideration If there were something Of
hattering vagueness in his "impressionist'
manner of art, he was himself thoroughly sim
cere. 1t is difficult, however, not to associate
degree of self-cousciousuess with his sayings
and doings and tie Tragic story OF the mental
torment and consequent death Of the pet mon
key-so tenderly and simply related by DR..
Ansell--throws much doubt upon the kindli-
ness and hu anity of Mr.. Hunt, notwithstand-
ing some rather conspicuous instances of those
good qualities. And yetagain, those whoen-
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

History of Our Own Times. By Justin Nc
CarthY. Vol II. (New York: Harper g.
Brothers; Portland: Loring Short s. HARMONY
This volume of Mr.. McCarthys readable and
spirited history covers the period of the Sepoy
War, the American Rebellion, the Fenian
Movement, the Eastern Question, and con-
cludes with general survey OF the literature
of the present time. His judgments are bright,
sensible and clear, and his style is strong, nat
ural and unfailingly pleasant. His literary
criticisms are notable for their telling quality
and discrimination.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

The Credit Moblier. By J. B. Crawford
Boston: G W. Calkins & Coz is a monograph
upon the origin and history of that much dis
cussed financial episode, by writer whose
faith in the Credit Mobilier is entire and un-
swerving.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22
SHARON is in his seat-honest Indian
Recent Publications.

Uncle Remus. His Songs and His Sayings
By Joel Chandler Harris (New York: ID. Ap-
pleton & Co.; Portland: Hoyt, Fogg s. Dom
ham). This collection of the folk lore of the
colored people is contribution to literature as
unique and valuable as it is entertaining
Many of the sketches contained in it have ap-
pearcd from time to time in the columns of the
Atlanta Constitution, and have been greatly
enjoyed and extensively reprinted throughout
the country. 1t is easy to see that the writer
is thoroughly acquainted with the curious leg
ends, the strange songs and shrewd philosophy
of the colored people, and his portrait of Uncle
Remus is evidently of Photographic exactness.
Mr. Harris has caught the dialect, turns of ex-
preston, and character of the plantation stories
as told in Georgia, with spirit and precision
which carry their testimony with them. 1t is
interesting to see how far different Uncle Re-
mus is from the burnt cork and paragraph hu-
morists that have been supposed to represent
the colored mans wit and merriment. These
stories (Which, Mr.. Harris observes, ike all
folklore, vary in different sections OF the
country afford much material for speculation
and comment among students of comparative
myth-literature. But the author wisely pre-
fers to tell the tales as they were told to him,
leaving all discussion of their ancient origin or
correspondence with other myths to specialists
in that department. Stories of talking ami
mails. gifted with uncommon wit, are found in
all languages-but none are racier, more anus
ing or possessed with the genuine storytelling
essence than these delicious recitals of the
deeds of Brer Rabbit, Brer Wolf and Brer
Tarrypn, while "Miss Meadows an de gals
award the prizes of valor in the true medieval
spirit. 1t is an indescribably delicious book.
Literature and laughter alike owe much to
Uncle Remus and his faithful reporter.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22


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The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

The head of Medusa (Boston: Roberts Bros. ;
Portland: Loring. Short & Harmony is recent
novel by Miss Fletcher, we'll known as the au-
thor Of Kismet. 1t has the same abounding
life and brilliance, the same sharp shadows,
and youthful delight in sadness as her earlier
work, the same picturesque touch in figure or
in landscape, but the style is more matured; !;
and though the freshness and charm of her
work have ceased to be a surprise to her read
ers, Miss Fletcher's many admirers will not be
wrong III considering this an advance upon her
former novels.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

Young Ireland. By Sir Charles Gavan
Duffy. New York: d. Appleton & Co.; Port
land: Hoyt, Fogg & Donham) is a copious,
fair-minded and patriotic setting. forth of the
history Of Irish affairs from the Repeal Move
ment Of 1910 to the death of Davis in lS45. 1t
is all interesting contribution to history; and
the author records with fervor but without
bitterness, the events which the lapse OF thirty
five years have not made less clear to his
memory.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

Progress and Poverty (New York: d. Apple
ton Co.; Portland: Hoyt Fogg & Donham)
is wildly unkempt treatise by Mr.. Henry
George, advocating species Of communism as
an antidote for all mundane grievances. Its
arguments are less absurd than the usual line
of communistic talk, because the author is ev-
IDENTIFY man of talent, however impractical,
and is sincere and earnest in his desire for
general reform. His volume should not be
passed by as one of the senseless cries of law
less leaders of communism; but cannot be con-
sidered as useful or wellconsidered. 1t is
work which may lead others to good conolu-
sions, but certainly fails to arrive there ITSELF
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-22

The Huguenots of La Rochelle (New York:
Anson D. F. Randolph & Co.; Portland: H. L.
Davis) is translated from work by NJ. Louis
Delmas concerning the Reformed Church of
New Rochelle. The picturesque and tragic
period is fully delineated, and the translation
by Mr.. George L. Catlin. United States Com
m ercial Agent at New Rochelle, conveys ad-
mirably the writer's intention'and style. Mr..
Catlin's tribute to the character and historic
learning of NJ. Delmas gives additional weight
to the worth of the work.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-23
Miscellaneous

NEW Yoax, December 22.-The Grand
Jury have indicted ]. Howard Wells for
sending Jay Gould blackmailins letters.
FoRr woarH. Texas, December ga
VIM. Rsynor, United States Deputy Col.
lsctor Of Revenue, shot dead John Nor
rison, the best known Southern sports.
man In the Southwest, In . quarrel over
Q courtesan. Rsynor surrendered.
DALLAS, Texas, December ga com.
bx between twenty smuRRlers and Cas-
toms Guards, assisted by cavalry. 90.
CURED between Carnage and Mier, Mex
loo. Lieutenant Mezs, commanding the
cavalry, . corporal and one private were
killed. The smugelers escaped with
considerable booty into this State.
Bso wxsvILLx. Texas. December a.
Three noted bandits, two OF whom
PASS under the same name and were
known a. Manuel Asundo. and q third
o. Lucas Franc. we're captured near
B.losa, Mexico. yesterday. and hanged
by Mexican vigilantes. who 20 under
the name Of IA Commission"
CHICAGO. December 22.-Ths small.
pox has broken out ct Manhsm, q town
fourteen miles north Of Chicago. Sew.
sral cases are reported. This dreaded
disease seems TO BE- spreading rapidly In
this State, Gases being reported from
many widsly.sspsfstsd sections,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-23
Paeiac Coa,l Representatlyes.

WASHINGTON, December Ex-senator
Miller has been confined to bis bed with
malarial fever. His condition, however,
10 not such as to u apprehension.
His physician expects that he will 30
oonvalescsnt in q few days. The Pacific
coast members are generally satisfied
with tho places assigned them upon the
committees.
Senator Farley intends 10 spend his
holiday recess iu Washington.
Senator Fair goes to New York for o
day or two, and will thence take o trip
south as far as Atlanta.
Representative Pacheco goes 10 New
York for the holidays. The other Pacific
coast Congressman will remain here.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-23
FOREIGN DISPATCHES
Miscellaneous

LONDON. December 2l.-Anna Par
nell addressed 600 Irishmsn at Hudders.
nsld yesterday. She maintained that
the reports about outragss in Ireland are
exaggerated and that the funds OF the
Emergency Committee were employed In
getting up fresh cases.
It 10 said that, although Baroness Bur-
dstt-C outts has resigned the property In
dispute In order to avoid litigation. she
IL allowed by her sister two.fftbs OF the
income from the bank fund for life. Her
income. however. is reduced to s75,sOo
Q year.
A broken thermometer from the bal.
loon In which Powell assembled on the
10th i~nstantlhas been found at Wsy.
mouth, on the Dorsetshire coast. This
circumstances confirms the belief that
Powell has heen drowned at sea.
ST.. PETERSBURG. December 22.-Ssv.
srai persons were arrested last week at
the Office Of the Minister Of the Interior.
having in their possession dynamite
concealed in oranges.