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The Portland daily press., 1882-06-16

The social gathering at the residence o6Rev
j. M. Williams, 81 Pine Street, pastor of Pine
street M. e. church, on Wednesday evening
was largely attended, and very enjoyable. The
object of the callers was an introduction to
their new pastor and his wife and thus mature
an early acquaintance with them. Another
quite important consideration was to leave be-
hind as footprints that would speak of our
willingness and readiness to aid and assist in
the difficult matter of house keeping.
We were cordially welcomed by Mr.. and
Mrs. Williams. They seemed very happy, nm
usually SO for strangers, and much pleased
with the location of the house, its internal ar
engagements being convenient, with gas, fur
mace, hot and cold water. The furniture,
though not costly was well adapted to each
apartment Curiosity led us into the kitchen,
and there stood a large table groaning beneath
its burden, loaded with every nameable article
for culinary purposes and for want ofspace and
strength the floor was called into requisition
There were jugs filed with useful materials, a
tub of lard, a firkin of pickles, box of soap
go pounds) and halt barrel of granulated
sugar. In the store room and near by was a
barrel of flour, and from the basement came a
low cultural sound "coal, coal, one ton Of
| O'Brion's best" Last, but not least for the
| lady of the house was little pocket money
! After this inspection we repaired to the parlol
and found them and the hall filled to repletior
with friends engaged in lively conversation,
with smiling and joyous countenances. Time
passed swiftly by until nearly 10 o'clock when
the party was called to order. A sweet song Of
praise was sung, touching prayer offered Sft
| God, the visitors wishing their shepherd and
family hearty good night, and pleasant SO
| iourn in our beautiful Forest City.
The Portland daily press., 1882-06-16
fRenublican Journal.

The Republican State convention held in
Portland on Tuesday last more than met pub
lie expectation. With so good parliamenta-'
rian as Senator Hale in the chair there could
be no mistakes The material Of which the
convention was composed was of the very best,
and finer looking or more intelligent body of
men it would be difficult to find The assem-
blage was harmonious and enthuslastlc. A
true appreciation of the requirements of the
occasion was shown in the speeches, nominal
lions and platform, and the campaign has
opened with the assurance OF victory at the
polls in September. Names next Governor,
so far as human agencies can prevail, will be
Frederick Robbie of Gorham, and the delega-
ton that will represent NJ aine in Congress for
two years from the 4th of March next will con-
sist of Messrs. Thomas B. Reed of Portland,
Nelson Dingley, Jr., of Lewiston, Charles A.
Boutelle of Bangor and Seth L. Milliken of
Belfast. Our State has always maintained
high position in Congress, and docs SO now, de-
spite the dead weight of Ladd and Mureh.
Senators Frye and Hale, and Representatives
Reed, Dingley and Lindsey are alike conspicu-
GUS for their industry and ability, and are
power at the national capital. The new appor-
tionment reducing Names representation from
five to four, has caused the retirement of the
latter gentleman; but the two new members,
Messrs. Boutslle and Milliken, who will take
the places of Ladd and Murch, will bring the
delegation up to its former estate, and make it
second to none in the national legislature. Vi
Mr.. Reeds eminence it is rot necessary to
speak, while few, if any, new members, have
done so much for their constituents or won
such distinction as has Mr.. Dingey in theshort
time he has served. Both Mr.. Boutele and
Mr.. Milliken are well known as ready and effee-
tive speakers and as men of capacity and spe-
eial aptitude for public station. 1t is hard to
see how such ticket could be improved upon.
The candidates are not only popular at home
but throughout the State, and they will appeal
directly to the State pride, for our people like
to feel that they are well represented at the
National Capitol, and are DESTROYS of displacing
the two men who have misrepresented them
for the past four years. In this section the
nomination of Mr.. Robbie as the candidate for
Governor is particularly gratifying. The choice
lay between Thomas and Robe, and either
would have been cheerfully supported. Mr.,
Thomas was certainly worthy of the honor no
sought, and his defeat in no way reflects upon
him A majority of the del gates Thoughts,
however, Mr.. Robbie was the strongest candi-
date to present to the people, aud in this de-
cison the Republicans OF the State will cheer
fully acquissee. The platform is as strongly to
be commended as the candidates, and will also
meet public approval. With such ticket and
declaration of principles, defeat is impossible.
The Portland daily press., 1882-06-16
TBoston Traveller

The Maine Republicans had an harmonious
convention yesterday The active canvass for
the gubernatorial nomination had not been EN-
Uttered by personalities or faetional contests,
and the nomination of Col. Frederick Robbie
for the place at the head Of the ticket will re-
ceive the hearty support of the friends of the
gentleman who was his rival for that position.
He is man of ability, of large acquaintance,
has an intimate knowledge of the affair OF the
State, and enjoys personal popularity that
will aid him at the polls as ithas in the caucus
es of the party. The candidates for Congress
men are we'll known. Hon. Thomas b. Reed
is now an acknowledged leader on the floor OF
the House. Congressman Dingley, although a
new member is rapidly making q mark in
Washington. Capt. G. A. Boutelle, is an able
editor and staunch Republican, and Hon.
Seth L. Milliken is man Of conceded ability.
The platform demands free ard honest ballot
fayors free schools, the protection OF Ameri-
can industry, and the encouragement OF Amer
lean shipping and shipbuilding, endorses the
record of the Republican party on the question
of prohibition, and tenders to President Ar
thur an assurance of confidence in his admins
tration, and an approval of his moderate and
patriotic course The speeches by Senators
Hale and Frye were able and timely exposi-
tions of the questions at issue in the pending
election, and the cordial approval Of the adj
ministration of President Arthur by the senior
Senator, was we'll received by the convention.
The party enters upon the campaign with har-
mony in its Junsel, courage and frmness in
its ranks, and popular leaders at the front, and
based on these facts there is a well grounded
expectation of victory at the polls.
The Portland daily press., 1882-06-16

Gov. Plaisted is at the Falmouth.
Mrs. Ellison, former resident of Boston,
and a beautiful contralto singer, will fill Mrs.
Goudy's place in State street choir while that
lady recruits her health at the mountains.
A large family party assembled at the resi-
dence of E. D. Cannon, Esq, Wednesday
evening and celebrated his seventy-ffth birth
day with music, etc, and he was presented with
an elegantly bound volume OF Longfellow' s
works.
Mr.. f. 7. Robinson of the Boston Times,
and Mr.. W. Fl. Downes Of the Boston Adver-
tiser are stopping at the Falmouth. They
came to Portland to visit the Society of Arts
exhibition of Paintings ia Motley Block.
Mr.. W. G. Thurlow of Newburyport, MSS
formerly clerk at the Portland and Ogdens-
burg railroad died at his home Wednesday OF
consumption. He went south for his health
some time ago but got no relief, and returned
home only two weeks ago. He was Emembel
of the Haydn Association. Mr.. Thurlow was
a young man about % years of age.
The Portland daily press., 1882-06-16

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The Portland daily press., 1882-06-16
The Illustrated Freyburg Webster Me
mortal.

Iu0 lllubbIdOSQ rfCyb ul5 WCDStO& INC
mortal.
A hitherto unpublished Fourth of July ora
ton which Daniel Webster delivered at Frye
burg in 1902 has just been brought to light. In
Webster's Autobiography he speaks of his
Fryeburg grafton as unpublished, and, es it
had slept in oblivion for eighty yesrs, no one
supposed until lately that it had survived the
wreck of time The Grafton is most pro-
found and eloquent production, and gives pro
mise of those gigantic intellectual powers
which shed such q lustre of renown upon Web
sters subsequent career A handsome illus
trated edition of the grafton is now being pub
lished the illustrations including an engraving
of Webster at the age of 20 (his age at the
time of the delivery of the oration), the old
academy in which he taught at Fryeburg, the
old church in which ths Grafton was delivered,
the president academy building, Webster's
Frseburg home the Oxford House, and a fine
heliotype view of the whole village (by j. r.
Osgood & Coz The Memorial will also con-
tain numerous letters written by Webster
while at Fryeburg, several of them being let
tiers which cannot be found in any of his pub
lished works; some poems written BY him
while at college and at Fryeburg; recently
discovered poem by Longfellow on Lovewell 8
Fight, now for the first time brought to light,
after the lapse of nearly 60 years, it being the
first poem Longfsllow gave to the public with
his name attached, and which the poet him
SELF long sought for in vain; poetic gem de-
scriptive of Fryeburg S grand mountain seem
ery. by John G. whittier; also numerous other
poems descriptive of Fryeburg's history and
scenery. several of'the latter having been spec
ially written for this Memorial which, alto
gether, will constitute brochure of rare in
terest and beauty The GRAFTON together with
the three aforementioned of the above illustra-
tions, is also being published by itself in a
cheaper form, constituting what will be known
as the nlain edition. Orders for either edition
should be addressed TO Mr.. A. T. Lewis, Frye
huro Maine
The Portland daily press., 1882-06-16

DR.. Cecil Cook, as he called himself, is
young man about % years of age, stout and
light complexioned, with moustache, of En-
glsh birth, who, a fortnight ago, came to Port
land to practice his profession, as he said. He
claimed to be a regularly educated physician,
q, member of the Royal College of Surgeons,
London, an assistant surgeon in the British ar
my, and that he was assisting DIR. Cammett
the city physician, and took rooms at well
known boarding house on Chestnut street. He
did not appear to have much money, but was
always expecting remittance from England.
He also claimed to be an electrician, and said
he was in the employ of the Grand Trunk
railroad, to put in electric lights. Wednesday
night DIR. Cook disappeared. Some six or
eight persons mourn his loss. Mr.. Matthias,
the tailor, sold him suit of clothes, worth
$40, for which Cook gave him a check on the
Merchants National Bank. The check prov
ed worthless, of course, Cook having no ac-
count there. Mr.. Schlotterbeck sold him an
electric battery worth $12, taking a check for
the same; he is that amount out. Cooks land
lady is out for a weeks board and money
loaned. One doctor is out about 500 for sur
gical. instruments which he loaned Cook
Wednesday Cook took foreign bill OF ex-
change to j. B. Browns Sons and led to get
them to cash it,; but not liking the looks of il
they refused to dc SO. Several other parties
have also lost by this fellow. The last seen OF
Cook was when he left his boarding house al
about 7.30 Wednesday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1882-06-16
railroad Notes.

The business, both freight and passenger, of
the Bangor and Pistacaquis railroad is on the
increase, and the traffic thus far in 1882 is far
greater than for the same period in any previ-
GUS year. The freight business has assumed
such proportions that it is difficult to secure
sufficient rolling stock to meet the demand,
and consequently Superin tendent Brown has
been compelled to borrow twelve stock cars Of
the Maine Central Railroad for carrying slate.
Several new freight cars will shortly be con-
structed. The power brake has been placed
on the passenger cars. A considerable sum
will be expended upon the road bed during
this year, in order to keep up the usual stand
ard. Of excellence, and everything possible will
be done for the comfort and safety OF the
travelling public and for the prompt transpor-
tation of freight. 1t is expected that the net
earnings of the road on interest account this
wear will amount to about $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1882-06-16
MAINE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.
Closing Day.

The association met at $50 a. m. yester-
day.
DR.. J. o. Webster, of Augusta, read his report
as delegate to the Massachusetts Medical Soci-
ETY.. which was accepted and referred to the
committee on publications.
DR.. Chadwick read touching and fitting
obituary notice of the late DR.. Tewksbury,
which was accepted and referred to the COM
mittee on publications.
The report of the auditing committee was
received and accepted.
The report of the committee on neurology,
DIR. Mason, was received and referred.
DIR. Powell of the Ontario Medical Associa-
ton was introduced and invited to participate
in the discussions. He returned thanks in a
happy vein, speaking of the condition of medi-
cal practice In that Province
The board of censors, through their chairman,
DIR. Horr, reported at some length. Adopted
and referred. The following appointments
were made for the ensuing year:
Orator--Dr. G. M. Wedgewood, Lewiston.
DELEGATES to other medical socisties-New
Hampshire, DR.. G. G. Adams, Portland, DR..
J. W. Dude, Auburn; Vermont, DIR. a.. L.
Billings Freedom, DIR. K. A. Thompson, Dow
or: Massachusetts,, DIR. Charles E. Webster,
Portland, DR.. F. B. Hltchcoek' kocsiana;
Portland, DR.. j. A. Richards, Pennington;
Connecticut, DIR. f. M. Eveleth, Waldoboro, DR..
G. A. Ring, Portland.
Visitor to the Medical school Of Maine
DR. o. A. Horr, Lewiston.
Visitors to Portland School for Medical In
struction-Dr o. St. c. O'Brion, Bristol; DIR.
Robert Dixon, Damariscotta.
The following members were appointed to
read papers at the next meeting:
Extra uterine pregnancy-Dr. H. N. Small,
Portland.
Diseases of the mastod DIR. e. E.. Holt,
Portland.
Resection-Dr e. II. Sanger, Bangor
Results of treatment. OF acc,denlS occ u5rins
at parturition-Dr S. G. Gordon, Portland.
Synovitis-Dr. j. G. Pierce, Freeport
Scarlatina DIR. j. r. Eaton. Wilton.
Abuse Of drugs-Dr. s. P Warren, Port
land
On subjects not yet assigned-Dr. b. +. Stur
gis, Auburn; DIR. A. P. Snow, Winthrop; j.
q. Bates Yarmouth; DIR. A. p. Toplitf, Deer
ing; DR.. A. X. P. Meserve, Portland; DR.. A.
I. Turner Bath; Dr. e. s. Horr, Lewiston;
Professor S. H. Weeks, Portland; Dr. Charles
e. Webster, Portland.
The president and recording secretary were
instructed to furnish credentials at their dis
erection to members desirous of attending the
next meeting of the American Medical Asso-
citation.
DIR. Hunt presented an obituary notice of DR..
James Bates of Yarmouth, accepted and refer
red to committee on publications.
Drs Gerrish and Meserve reported interest
ing cases, which were discussed by Drs. Cor
don, O'Brion and Bates.
- Is ttaru
of minor importance and the extending OF the
usual vote of thanks to retiring officers and the
city of Portland for the use Of the rooms the
association adjourned to meet on the second
Tuesday in June, 1888.
The Portland daily press., 1882-06-16
West End Notes.

Harmon Hall was filed last evening with
the present and past friends of the Rev. John
Gibson-some from Portland, some from Wood
ford's Corner, and many from the community.
An hour was given to a prayer and praise
meeting, which proved to be love feast to all.
A large table was loaded to the value of $40,
and gifts in cash amounting to mere than $50.
Then pledges were given for the coming year
to the amount of $500.
Mr.. Gibson was very much overcome, and
melted to tears by the sympathy, love and sub
stantial aid SO freely given. He responded in
touching manner, referring to his past labors,
his present friends, and the loved ones gone
before. He expressed great hope and faith for
the labors of the coming year.
The little church is greatly encouraged and
united in their pastor, and are looking for a
great year Of prosperity.
The revival meetings continue afternoon and
evening. with increased interest.
The Portland daily press., 1882-06-16
CONVENTION ECHOES.
What the Papers Have-to Say.
[Rockland Free Press. ]

(Rockland Free Press.]
The Republican State Convention, held IN
Portland Tuesday, was q magnificent gather
ing in point of numbers and in character, and
the manner in which it conducted and accom-
plished its business was in the highest degree
creditable to Its ability and its spirit. We be-
lieye no previous convention has ever eQualed
this in numbers. and we very much doubt II
any previous one ever was SO completely ana
truly representa- i've in makeup. From cenIer
to circumference of the State, the llve, 6lde-
awake men, the citizens who make and man
age the business affairs-not only the poiitlcal,
but the industrial, commercial, mercantile ana
professional business-were there IN loIce 10
participate in the important action OF tne as
sembly. The intelligent and substanliai as
pect of the body was most striking ana I'M
l,resSivs Looking those men In the lace as
they occupied their places, or meetihg ana
conversing with them on the street, no one
could fail to be inspirediwith higher confidence
in the future ssecurity and prosperous destiny
of Maine. In the hands OF such cltizens,
whatever Temporary evils arise will be over
come, and good government and Denencent
laws viii generally prevail. The contest De-
tween candidates for nomination was SHARP,
but free from acrimony or personal Dltterhess.
The majority won fairly and the minority sub
NIT gracefully. The nominees are well known
men of public experience and reputation.
They will all be heartily supported ana trl-
umphantly elected. Whatever aid the free
Press can contribute will be cheertully and
heartily given to each and every one.
The Portland daily press., 1882-06-16

Among the arrivals at this port yesterday
the schooner e. X. Dresser landed 260 barrels
mackerel at the packing establishment of D.
L. Fernald
The schooner Annie Sargent landed $4,000
pounds split-fsh which sold at 1926, slight
advance over former prices.
The schooner Eddie Pierce arrived late
yesterday afternoon and we were unable to
learn whether she brought fare or not.
Schooner Nellie May brought in 80 barrels
fresh mackerel to j. w. Trefethen.
The Edith Conley also arrived with fare of
split fish,
A dispatch from Gloucester says the Gertie
May landed 400 barrels mackerel yesterday at
that port she also landed 400 barrels ten days
ago in Boston.
Over 1000 barrels fresh mackerel arrived in
Boston yesterday and sold at good prices.
The Portland daily press., 1882-06-16
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA
THE MAscoTTE.

THE MAscoTTE.
The performance of "The Mascotte" by the
Leila Farrell Company at City Hall next
Monday evening will bssweh patronized. Miss
Farrell has become very popular with very
large proportion of our patrons of pablo enter
tainments, and is so fortunate as to be sue
cessful Portland girl. Miss Libby as Fiamet-
ia" achieved a feat, rarely granted to an
amateur, that of making the hit of a profess
sional, when the opera was produced at Port
land Theatre. There will be chorus of %
picked voices, Grimmer's orchestra will furnish
the instrumental accompaniment, Mr.. Lewis
Smith has kindly consented TO take the part OF
"Pippo," and Mr.. Walter Goold will conduct.
There was large advance sale at Stockbridge's
yesterday
THE CREATION
Our music lovers who, fail to sattend the per-
Torrance of 1.-THE Creation" to be given by
the Haydns at City Hall next Tuesday even
ing will always regret their loss. The Haydns
have never attempted anything yet they have
not produced with great credit to themselves
and to the advantage of the work. Their rem
dering of the "Creation, is however some
thing decidedly superior. We doubt II there
is an oratorio society III the country that can
compete with them in its production. The
SQlOl5tS Will De MISS MlillKcI, hleSSrS. 0tOCA-
bridge and Coyle while Kotzschmar will, OF
course, conduct. Reserved seats at Stock
bridges
The Haydns are making efforts to secure
the services of the Germania orchestra, which
is to remain in this city over night Tuesday on
its way to the great Lake Maranocook musical
festival, and the managers of the festival are
lending their hearty support. There is little
doubt Of the success of the plan, and we may
Expect to hear the Creation brought out in
magnificent style.
MARANoCoOK MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
There will be grand rush to Lake Maran-
ocook Wednesday to hear the grand chorus
under Mr.. Torrens with Mrs. Knowles,
soprano, and the celebrated Germania orches-
ira with Walter Emerson, solo cornet player.
The public rehearsal will be at II a. M, and
the concert at 2.30 p. m.
NOTES.
The Cary concert, Friday night, June 23d,
at City Hall will draw one of the largest au-
diences ever seen at concert in Portland.
The band tournament at Lake Maranocook,
the 9th inst, will be one OF the greatest
musical attractions ever offered in Maine.
Collins full band will give an open air con-
cert on Lincoln park next week.
Grimmer's orchestra will furnish music for
the Deering high school exercises June 23d.
Chambers band gave concert at Water
vile last evening.
The operetta "Leila" which was to have
been given by the Grand Army, has been post
poned until later in the season.
There was vocal and instrumental concert
given at theeAbyssinian church last evening by
Prof. J. w. Maynard assisted by Prof. John
Hill
The Portland daily press., 1882-06-16

Bright yesterday, with cold wind from the
south. Mercury $40 at sunrise. 64o at noon,
61o at sunset
The Scotch bagpipers have arrived in town.
One of the street sprinklers broke down in
Congress square yesterday afternoon.
The Union Rowing Association will give a
grand regatta the latter part of June, on Lake
Maranocook.
Bark Skobeleff was successfully launched at
East Deering yesterday and towed around to
Central wharf.
Messrs. Grimmer, Todd and Jones will fur
nish music at Hotel Fiske, Old Orchard, this
s1mmer.
The Waterman on Commercial street, oppo-
site D. W. True & Co.'S, burst yesterday.
The police yesterday spilled about 80 barrels
of beer and other liquors.
The Greenback District Committee held q
meeting yesterday.
An ex-slave Rev. VIM. Mathews of Ander-
son Street (colored) Church, Boston, will preach
at the Gospel Mission this evening at II o'clock.
e. A. Luques of Biddeforl sold his colt Mes
senger Knox to Portland parties last week for
$3.50.
The other night the Cumberland County
Dental Association held an interesting meeting
at Gorham. Dr. Bacon read valuable paper
on 's Bacteria"
Representatives of all the Pythiau lodges in
this city went to Boston last night to witnes
the working of the amplifed third by Ivanhoe
Lodge of Charlestown district
Officer Harris last night discovered the door
of ex-Mayor Senter's iewelry store on Exchange
street open, and took prompt measures to see
that it was fastened properly.
There will be special meeting of all honor
airy members of the Portland Cadets at thsii
armory this evening at 8 o'clock, to make ne
cessary arrangements in regard to the annuaf
shoot.
A meeting of the Democratic County Com
mittee was held in this city yesterday. The
principal business was to arrange for canvass
of the county and discuss the outlook of the
campaign. A subcommittee was appointed te
fix the date of the county convention, which
probably will not be held until Augu t.
The clam -bakes at the monster bad festiva
at Maranocook, Tuesday, June 9th, will be
two in number, each 100 feet long and fee
wide, requiring ten cords of wood and nearly
carload Of seaweed, and will contain 10O(
bushels CLANS, 10000 Holsters. 1000 dozen egg'
and sweet and Irish potatoes in proportion
Plenty of white and brown bread.