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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-15

SINCE the above was written we see
the following under the head of "Per-
sonal Intelligence" in the ~ Y. Herald:
The color line is strongly drawn in Boston,
and writer of that city thinks that if genial
affiliations of race ever come in America they
will be in the South rather than in the North !"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-15

ONE Of the stabs frequently made at
the Bible nowadays by young men pre-
tending to an extra amount of scholar
ship, is, that the sacred books of the Per-
slams, Chinese, Hindoos, etc., which have
been recently studied, reveal morality
which compares favorably with that of
the New Testament. 1t is enough to
give in reply to this remark made by
Prof Max Muller in the Introduction to
his late work entitled The Sacred Books
CT the East. :" This eminent student of
the literature of the ancient world says
that the works Of Confucius, the Koran
of Mohammed, and the Vedas are held
by certain class of men to be books of
wisdom, or at least of sound moral teach
ings, but that if any one expected to find
the same opinion in his work he would
be disappointed; it was time TO dispel
such an illusion; when men talked of
the grain Of gold they had discovered in
these old works they forgot the immense
amount of rubbish in which it had been
hidden"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-15

THE Christian Herald, predicting the
defeat Of Judge Folger in New York, re-
marked "The result will be due not to
Mr.. Folger's personal unpopularity, but
to determination On the part Of leading
Republicans, such as George William
Curtis, Mr.. Henry Ward Beecher, and
Dr. Cuyler to resist Federal interference
in State affairs.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-15

LEGGE, Bishop Of Oxford, rashly in
vited couple Of wits-Canning and
Frere-to hear the first sermon after his
appointment. Well, said he to Can
ming, chow did you like it, why, I
thought it rather short" 30, yes, I am
aware it was short, but I was afraid Of
being tedious" 90, you were tedious, f"
said Canning.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-15

THE new French revision of the Bible,
by Prof SECOND, has met with unexpected
favor The first edition, of 100000 &C.
pies, was quickly sold, and $4,000 copies
of the second edition were disposed of in
three weeks.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-15

Rev. A. H. PR1oE.-This highly es-
teemtd minister died in Savannah, Ga
on the Sd inst. Mr.. Price was a native
of Greenbrier county, West Va. His
ministry, which was exercised in differ
ent parts of the Synod of Virginia, was
greatly blessed. In Franklin county,
Va, in Rockingham county, and more
recently in Craig county, his labors were
abundant and fruitful For many years
his health was delicate and lately he
went South with the hope that the
change to a milder climate would be of
advantage to his health. He was truly
most faithful minister of the gospel.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-15

S1GNoR CATALANo, noted Roman
Catholic professor of physical science in
the University at Rome, has connected
himself with the Free Italian Church.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-15

The PRESIDENT has appointed Thurs
day, the Both Of November, as day OF
national Thanksgiving.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-15

IF Mr.. Charles Darwin {" did not be-
lieve that any revelation has ever been
made, >" where was the propriety Of de-
posting his remains in the consecrated
walls Of Westminster Abbey or of the
funeral discourse pronounced over him
by the late Dean Stanley?
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-15

A GREAT REVIVAL Of religion is re-
ported from Sweden-especially in the
central part Of the country. The cities
of Eskilstuna and Orebro, it is stated
in the Christian Herald, have been
shaken to their foundations. Large num-
bers Of people have made profession of
faith. In Stockholm the work has pro-
crossed since January last. The Ameri-
can Baptist mission in this city have bap-
tiled two hundred and sixty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-01
The Independent Party.

To the Editor Of the Press:
1 have read the names of the movers in the
party of which Mr.. Yinton of Gray is the
Ajax, and capdor compels me to say that I
have grave doubts of its becoming perma-
nent fixture in our politics. When men set up
to regulate the morals of the community,
either in politics or religion, their credentials
will be closely scanned by the objects of their
care or attention. [ think Vinton ct ais will
fail to inaugurate successful crusade against
the political impenitents of Maine, for the rea
son the people distrust their motives. They
think these iDtriguers have been set up in bus
mess with SOP from the flesh pots of Dsmoc-
racy, in the shape of largesses from the Demo-
cratic campaign fund. This, of itself, shows a
lack of entire sanctification in the contest for
politiea, purity, Then the people recognize
among those present at the bedroom conven-
ton men that are we'll known to all as patient
walters around the stewpans OF official fat dis
tributed by the Republican party in years gone
By. Some of them, in their greed, have emp
tied their dish of political provender several
times; in fact, have clicked the platter clean"
and, like Oliver Twist, have come up asking
for more. Nearly all of them are we'll known
in the political market-place, for they have
stood there for years, Inns dish tx hand ,postur-
ing as political orphans. They took the party
to be their oyster. In their conceit they claim
cd that it owed them a living, and as long as
they could loot its larder it was all right
When it ceased to crafty their greedy de-
mands for Office it was all wrong. Had there
been as many holes as pegs, they would not
now be found skulking Ground the Fusion
camp ready to do anything to destroy the par
ty that was foolish enough to feed them. The
concern will disappear under the weight of in
difference rolled upon it by people who take no
stock in dyspeptic growing and believe there
is something in this world besides office-hunt-
ing. ANTrHUMBuG.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-01
The Challenge Cup Race.

The race for the challenge cup for second
class yachts of the Portland Yacht Club now
held by the Casco was sailed yesterday. The
challenging yacht was the e. W. Hill, Capt.
j. Fl. Richardson, and the challenged the
Casco, Capt Soule.
The yachts got underweigh at about 1890 p.
M, the Casco leading. AS the yachts stretch
ed away on their eighteen mile course they
presented beautiful sight. The Hill gradual
ly gained on the Casco until off outer Green
Islands when the Hill ran up abreast of the
Casco. II was close race over to Trundy's
Reef buoy, the Hill gradually improving her
advantage When about half way between
Green Island and Trundy's Reef the Casco
carried away her bobstay, compelling her to
haul down her iib, make the best repairs she
could and make for the Club House, not going
around the course. 1t was an unfortunate &C.
cident as the yachts are eyenly matched and
close race would have been the result but
from the position of the Hill at the time of the
accident it is good evidence that the Hill
would have been ahead. Another challenge
may be the result of this race but
as Capt. Richardson starts West Monday be
will not be able to sail at present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-01
Zion M. e. Mission.

Mr. Abram Bolin, agent for the Zion Ill. Il.
Mission is now in town looking after financia
aid to enhance the objective work of the Mis-.
sion. The st. Alban Messenger says: This
Mission is doing an excellent work. 1t sup
ports about HOO schools in the South for COL
ored people, is managed by the bishops OF the
NJ E. church (colored) and is sustained almost
wholly by the colored people of the South
and North; it teaches about 100000 children in
its schools. Mr.. Bolin, the agent, has been
here twice before, and will be remembered by
many of our citizens He does his work in a
worthy manner, and seeks only the best inter-
ests of his people. The education OF the col
ored people of the South is grand work-an
important element in restoring that section OF
our country to the position it ought to occupy
and doing away with the prejudice and bitter
ness which has so long existed, much to the
detriment of all ipterests. The work should
commend itself to all right-minded individuals,
and we trust that Mr.. Bolin will meet with due
announcement at the hands of st. Adams
people,"
The cause in which Mr. Bolin labors is heart
lily Endorsed by Gen. Howard and other proni-
nent gentlemen--among them Rev. Mr.. john
son of Rutland, who writes that he is con-
WINGED that the Mission is wisely and efficient
ly laboring for the education of the colored
people.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-01
NOTES.
Charged. with Embezzlement.

The Boston papers give the following partic-
ulars of the case of Edward Preble, brief
dispatch in regard to which was telegraphed
the morning papers yesterday: Al $50 Wednes-
day afternoon Messrs. Richardson and Gid
den of the inspectors Office, arrested on waI-
rant Edward Preble, for the embezzlement OF
1920 in money, the property of Samuel 3.
Wellington of New York. About six months
ago Preble bought of Wellington some proper
ty and gave his note. Wellington Endorsed
said no'e and disposed of it, but when the note
notified Wellington. and Wellington wrote to
Preble (who was in BOSTON, to draw on him for
the amount and take up the note, which was
in Boston. 1t is claimed that Preble drew as
directed and kept the money. The note went
to protest, and was finally paid by the indorser.
Preble, who is 81 years of age, and a 500 of the
late Judge Preble of Portland, claims that he
jting it in the Howard National Bank of Bos-
ton, and that he has offered to turn it over to
Wellington. 1t was stock transaction, he
says, In which he gave his note to Wellington.
In fact, he gave two notes. aggregsting $1,000,
for stock represented to be worth S4 so per
share, which turned out to be worth nothing
at ALL He claims that he wrote Wellington
no satisfaction, and that he simply did not pay
the note because he thought he had been swim
died. His idea in depositing the money in his
own name was not to make personal use of it
by any means, it is claimed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-01
A Portland Notion.

The Philadelphia North American. in a long
article on Yankee notions worth copying in all
cities, refers to the following notion in the fol-
lowing terms:
"Still another Yankee notion, tested by prsc
tical experience in Portland, and well worth
applying at home, is that of securing the APP
peintment of wemen as cusodians OF female
prisone. and inmates in station-houses. Here
are gathered together all classes, innocent and
guilty, unfortunate and vicious, and the girls
and young women who have been brought to
statloD-house by their own fault or by accident
are often taught the easy lesson of hopeless
vice by association with old and hardened de-
pravty Good or bad, it is wreng that their
only eare-takers should be men, and the pres
ence of a decent, mothery woman, with the
supervision and frequent visits of ladies OF rec
ognized position and authority, would be
most saving influence. The station-houses OF
Philadelphia receive throughout the Year
large number of unfortunate women of all
classes, and there is no good reason why their
cases should be cared for only when the mis-
CHEZ has been done. AS the station-houses
are central in their own districts, it would be
easy for a few good women to make it their
care to arrange for system of daily visits and
to report the result, together with plan for
such reform as has been set on foot else
where. Local benevolenee gould here really
begin at home, and would find in the ready ac-
cess that neighborship would secure from the
officers in charge opportunity for doing good in
quiet and unobtrusve way that is the foun-
dation of all preventive and reformatory work.
The charity organic stion societies in each ward
might well take the matter in hand, and
through the general Office obtain such a repre-
sentation to the city authorities as would soon
secure the best results"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-01
Brief Jottings.

bit and warm yesterday until about 3 p.
ZEN it became cloudy. Mercury 6O0 at
7so at noon, 100 at sunset; wind north
outheast and southwest.
gun from which was fred the shot
sunk the Alabama, is now on board the
rye, which is lying in the harbor.
typographical error we stated the Port
ommandery would meet at the Asylum
lock, Monday, instead OF II.
revenue cutter Dallas has been ordered
,on where she is to receive new boiler
le Atlantic works.
police yesterday made liquor seizure
unused tenement in Dumphy's block, al
MS Corner.
White Stockings of Deering will play
10 Auburn nine this afternoon on the
Car grounds. Game will be called al
m.
sr is net charged for at Peaks Island
one case where it is procured frsm par
ming a certain noted spring, and the
is paid for.
steamer Twilight, belonging to the Bos'
bingham Steamboat Company, the
excursion steamer running in Boston
except the Empire State, is to make an
On to Portland on Wednesday, Septic
flight carries 1900 passengers, but the
will be limited to 1000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-01
Personal,

General J. L. Chamberlain is stopping at the
City Hotel.
B. II. Kinds, Esq, of the Custom House. has
returned from his summer vacation, and is
again at his post of duty.
The Lowell Courier says: "The name of
Rev. G. A. Dickinson of Portland, Me-, is
mentioned in connection with the vacant pas
torste of the Kirk street church.
Mr.. H. J. PeDrod, marine agent of the uni
ted States Signal service, is staying at the Pre-
Bile House. Mr. Penrod intends visiting all
the foreign bound shipping in the harbor while
here with view to securing volunteer obser-
vations for the signal service by these vessels.
Observations for the signal service are now
taken by some 800 merchant vessels and i'll all
the navies of the world
Wednesday evening about one hundred OF
the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. We'll
don of Ferry Villsge. gathered at their house,
it being the occasion OF the 18th anniversary
of the weddipg-day of Mr.. and Mrs. Weldon
Numerous presents were presented by the self
invited guests and most agreeable evening
was passed, the party not breaking up until
late hour
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-01
BOLD ROBBERY.
A Yonng Man Knocked Down
on Locust Street.
GAGGED, AND ROBBED OF $14o-Es.
CAPE OF THE HIGHWAYMEN.

V. g. Pelletier is young French Canadian,
and clerks for DIR. j. B. Totteu, whe keeps an
apothecary store on the corner of Middle and
India streets. The doctor has been in New
York, for several days past, and in his absence
the clerk has been in the habit of carrying the
money with him nights to DIR. Totten's house,
No. 8 Locust street, where Pelletier boards.
Last night about 10 so O'Clock he locked the
store as usual, first putting the money Qnclud-
ing the weeks receipts thus far in bag
which he put into his coat pocket and started
for home. AS he turned the corner of India
street on to Congress he noticed two fellows
one tall and thick set the other short and
slim-standing by Lords store, but he did not
pay any attention to them and proceeded in
his way. He crossed Congress street and
walked along ON the ca side of Locust street.
He had reached the Locust street entrance to
st. Paul's Cathedral and was about to cross
the street to his home when, as he says, he
felt pain in his back as though some enc had
struck him. AT the same instant he was
knocked to the ground, his head striking
against the walls of the walls of the church
and inflicting quite a severe wound his hands
were forced behind him and tied with a cord
and haHd pressed over his mouth to prevent
an outcry.
Then the thieves went for his pockets. The
young man fought them desperately, but IN
successfully. His coat pocket was torn dswn
and the bag of money taken, as was also his
own wallet, which he carried in hip pocket.
Then the ruffians, after cutting the cord which
bound Pelletier's hands, fled up the Street to
Cumberland street, and disappeared
The young man rose 10 his feet in dazed
condition, and crossed the street to house,
where he saw light. and a lady seated at an
open window. He spoke to her and said he
had been robbed, but she paid no attention to
him and left the window, no doubt thinking
he was drunken man.
Then young Psllstis went to the police sta
ton and reported the affair, and Deputy Black
and officer Massacre accompanied him back to
the spot. On the ground they found the mem
ey bag, empty of course, while scattered
around on the sidewalk they found small
quantity of silver, the store key in another
place, and a short distance farther on they
found his wallet, also empty. The bag con-
tanned about 500, and the wallet about $40.
No trace of the robbers, however. was found.
Pelletier, beside the wound spoken of previ-
ously, was scratched about the face by finger
nails, apparently, and his collar and necktis
torn to pieces. he is very fine appearing
young man, and was feeling very badly last
night over this, the second less of his employ
er's since he went to New York,-the first be-
ing damage caused by soda fountain explo-
sion Wednesday night mentioned in yester-
days PRESS.
The affairs like that above mentioned are
becoming alarmingly frequent in our State,
and it is to be hoped the perpetrators may be
ferreted out and brought to speedy justice.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-01
THF1 PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, sEPTEMBEB i.


NAV be obtained at the Periodical Depots OF n. Il.
Fsssenden. Marquis, Brlnell Q :, Andrews, Arm
strong wentworth, Hodsdon, A. L. Cleveland, Rob
Rosa H1tchings & Mcfarland, Watson, Stinson,
Rostos Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on all
trains that run out of the city.
Auburn. willard Small g. Co.
Augusta, J. f. Pierce.
Bangor, Bangor News Co.
Bar Harbor, f. S. Jordan.
Bath, j. o. Shaw.
Biddeford, f, NJ. Burnham.
I" A. L. Jefferson.
Brunswick, b. G.. Dennison.
Cumberland Mills, r. A. Verrill.
Damar oscotta E. W. Dunbar.
Froeport, w A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, X. G. Harmon.
Fairfield, K. II. Evans.
Pennington, D. II. Knowlton.
Gardiner, Palmer g. Co.
Gsrham, Jas. II. Irish & Co,
hallowell, @. -. Spaulding.
Lewiston, Chandler & Estes.
Iivermore Falls, G. ID. Hughes.
Norway, SILL. Crockett A. y. Noyes:
Old Orchard, Geo. E. Fogg, A. l.. Jellison,
Richmond, q. A. Beale.
Rockland, o. S. Andrews,
Sabattus, E. H. johnson.
Saccarsppa, f. E. Webb.
Saco, II. b. Kendrick & Co.,
s5pringvale, c. FL. Pierce.
So Paris A. NJ. Gerry.
Thomsston, S. Delano.
Vinalhaven, Ii. M. Roberts.
Waldoboro. G. Bliss.
Wateryille, j. M. Wall.
Yarmouth, w. e. Smith.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-01
THE FLEET.
The Landing of the Forces to be Re-
peated.

If the weather is suitable there will be an
other landing of the forces and dress parade OF
the men of the North Atlantic Squadron to-
day The landing will be made at about the
same time as before somewhere from ten
O'Clock to nooa. The parade ground will be the
same, in the open field this side of Fort Preble
There will be a large number of men in line,
and the ovolutions will draw large crown.
Those who wish to witness this fine naval
parade should take the steamer Gazelle, leav-
ing Custom House wharf, at 10 o'clock a. M,
for by SO doing they will not only see the whole
affair, but have very enjoyable sail.
The Mary w. Libby will make three trips to
the Tennessee this afternoon, at 200, 40 and
$50 o'clock, giving all an opportunity to IN
spect this war shin.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-01
serenade to the Fleet.

Last evening large party accompanied by
Chandeliers Band went down the harbor on the
Gazslle. After taking number from Peaki
Island the boat returned to the squadron and
gave those ON board chance to see each vessel
by moonlight. The band played national airs
as they passed the boats and colored lights
were burned, bringing out the ships in bold
relief The Tennessee fred sa.ute as the
company passed and the musicians on each
vessel added to the enjoyment of the occasion
by playing as the steamer passed them. Rockets
and Roman candles were sent up from the
Gazelle and taken altogether it was q lively
scene. II pleasant it will be repeated this
evening
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-01
Proposals for River and Harb0r Inn
provements In Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Massachusetts,.
UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE,
Portland Maine. August 81. 1882.

UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE
Portland Maine, August 81, 1882.
PROPOSALS., in duplicate, addressed to the I'M
Il dersigned will be received at his Office in Port
land Mdine until O'Clock 7. NJ. on Friday,
the 18th day of September, 1882, for improving the
following named rivers and harbors viz =
1.-Latbec Channel, Me.-Abou, 5000 cubic yards
Dredging.
2.-Moose-a-6ee Bar at Jonesport, Me.-About
$1,000 cubic yards of Dredging.
Strickland Harbor, Me,-About $4,000 tons Of
Bubble Stone.
5.-Riehnlond HGrbor, KeRRebec RiUer, Me.-About
"a 900 cubic yards of Dredging
4-Cathanee River, Me-Abeut Il, 900 cubic yards
Of Dredging.
o.-Porltand Harbor, Me.-Abeut 100000 cubic
yards Of Dredging.
7.-Ldmprey River, ". H-About 10000 cubic
yards of Dredging.
s.-Merrimas River, Mass-For Breaking up and
Removing about 1856 cubic yards OF Supken
Ledge IN Neie6uryport Har6or, Mass
9.-Matden River Aass.-About 10000 cubic yards
of Dredging.
1O.-Bosto,t Hdrbor, Mass.-About $50, 900 cubic
yards OF Dredging and the removal of about SO
cubic yards of Sunken Ledge.
11.--ScituGte Har60r, Mass-About 5000 tons OF
Rab6ie Stone.
12--Plymo,tth Rdr6or, Mass.-About 5000 tons Of
Rub6le Stone
13.-Procinceto,cn Harbor, lNass.-About $500 tons
of Rab6Le Stone.
Persons desiring to make proposals for any OF the
above works are requested to apply to the under
signed at his Office No 4532 Congress Street. Port
land, Me-, or No. 26 Pemberton Square, Boston,
Mass, for specifications and further information
concerning the same.
GEO. THOM, Colonel of Engineers,
sep1dtf Bvt. Brig. General, U. s. A.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-01

". W. Brown received dispatch yes
afternoon, saying that his brother War
own, tell from track at his mill, in
tigny, Canada, yesterday morning and
t 12m.
Warren Brown was well known lum-
erchant of this city about fifteen years
He afterwards moved with his family to
Washington, D. c., and still later to Montreal,
shsrs he resided, attending to his lumber mill
at Rspentigny, just below Montreal. He
leaves widow and daughter. He was 70
yeRM Of age.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-01

hat the Grand Trunk has consolidated
Great " estern road it secures connec-
th 410 railroad companies, and three
ID freight lines, formerly in opposition.
John dispatch says that the sale OF the
unswick railway has been completed.
suit of the Merchants Manufacturing
" OF Fall River, Mass, against the
Trunk Railroad Company for the loss OF
ndise over the defendants road, mo-
made short time ago in the United
ourts to vacate writ of service, which
de on one of the defendants officers in
)rk city, on the ground that as both
to the suit were corporations foreign to
to, the court had no jurisdiction, and
Wallace, Wednesday, gave d. cision
2 the motion to vacate the writ, holding
service was valid.