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The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04
Address
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.,
PORTLAND, ME.
Congress and the Veto.


The country will commend the President
for his veto of the River and Harbor bill,
and censure Congress for passing the mea-
sure over his we'll considered and wisely
stated objections. In that bill among many
proper appropriations and some necessary
ones he found appropriations "for purposes
not for the common defence or the general
welfare, and which do not promote COM
mere among the States" Finding these OBJ
iectionable features he could conscientious
ly do no otherwise than he did, and his ac-
ton will command the approval of all honest
and thoughtful citizens The Congress that
over-rode his veto must take the RESPONSE
bility for the waste of public money incurred
thereby, and for its disregard of the consti-
tutional provision quoted by the President
in his message. We are glad to see that all
our Maine Congressman who were at the
capital, with the exception of Mr.. Murch,
upheld the President. Senators Hale and
Frye, and Representatives Reed and Ding
lev, voted to sustain the veto, and thus have
earned the approval of their constituents.
Many of the appropriations made by the
bill are wise and of pressing necessity. 9th
ers are unwise and absolutely needless. 1t
is pity that the President is not empower
ed to discriminatory approve the proper
appropriations and put his negative upon
the improper ones. AS it is, the bill must
be accepted as whole. This inconvenience,
which often becomes injustice and some
times seriously delays important public
works, should be done away with as soon at
possible. Congress can better employ itself
in righting that wrong than in appropriating
public money for the improvement OF mud
nu6dlas.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04
IN. Y. Tribune.l
Discovery of the Crocodile in Flor

Iuet.
Recent Investigations have shown that the
crocodile is to be found in the less frequented
parts of Florida where it has long been con-
founded with the alligator, and single speci-
men is now among the collection of reptiles at
the Smithsonian Institution. The great point
of difference between crocodiles and alligators
is that the former live in salt water bayous or
creeks near the sea, while the latter are to be
found only in the fresh water streams. The
crocodile, cayiman, gavial and alligator are all
types of one group, the erocodilia. In these
reptiles the heart resembles that OF birds more
than that Of any cold-blooded animals. The ven
tricle is completely divided by a septum into
two chambers, the venous and arterial blood
join outside of the heart, and the brain is bird
like. The muzzle of the alligator ia in straight
line, but that of the crocodile is much narrower
behind the nostrils. There are also other ana
tomical differences. The crocodile is known
among the Indians as the "long- nosed alliga-
tor The Florida crocodile is the crocodilus
scutus of Culver, and is entirely identical with
the Jamaica Species but entirely different from
the cayman of Guiana, South America. One OF
the most interesting characteristics of the
American crocodile is the care it takes of its
offspring. During the breeding season especial
" the reptiles utter loud cries or shrieks that
j
or puppies. After the eggs have been buried by
the female she frequently visits the nest and
when the young are about to come out she has
been seen to move about the nest in clumsy
tenderness, scratching and paving the shells
and uttering curious bark-like sound that
seems to excite the half-hatched young to re-
newed exertions to extricate themselves from
the broken eggs. This accomplished, the moth
er leads her young from the river to the marshy
pools. safe from predatory visits OF the male. If
hunted at this time the female crocodile ex-
hibits the utmost ferocity, and shows great
cunning in guiding her young to places of safe
ty. The young are fed by the mothers, as are
many of the young seabrds, by mastcated
food, disgorged for the purpose. The move
ments of the crocodile on land, when in dan
ger are totally different from those of the alli-
gator, whose clumsy gait is SO well known.
The crocodiles stand with their bodies off the
ground, erect upon their legs, and make their
attacks by successive jumps. The American
crocodile is not so savage as those of the Old
World, yet numbers of instances are known
where their attacks have resulted in the loss of
life
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

THE permanent occupation OF Alexan-
dria is the single step yet to be taken to
make the Mediterranean an English lake
and to establish the Indian Empire. No
one point on the Eastern map has the politi-
cal importance of the commercial capital of
Egypt, and the rough touch of England's
mailed hand upon it has set the nerves OF
the Mediterranean and Asiatic Powers vibra-
ting in manner that does not promise well
for the intruder. Russia, the great rival OF
England in Asia, is first to resent steps that
threaten to check her further progress, and
the complexities of the situation apparently
will put her in an unnatural alliance with
Germany and Turkey, her inveterate enc
mics, as well as with the strictly Mediterra-
mean States, Spain, France, Italy and Aus
tria. Articles in the London papers con-
tinue to foreshadew new Ministry under
Lord Salisbury, on whose advent to power
brilliant but bootless campaign in the
East, with international treaties, readjust-
ments or rre equilibrium of Europe. and all
the other appurtenancea of disturbed
state of Continental affairs, will result.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

THE Fusion County conventions held in
this city yesterday emphatically approved
the Garrelon steal by nominating for SeDa-
tor, Daniel W. True, man certifcated by
the Garcelon Council to the seat to which he
was not elected. This receiver of stolen
property was warmly supported by Messrs'
Frank and Sweat, who urgedhis nomination
because he was ousted from seat he was
never chosen to fill.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

nAs orrnN BEEN MADE

has OFTEN BEEN MADE
by the discovery of some new thing, but nothing
has ever stood the test like DR.. G. W. Benson's
Celery and Chamomile Pills.
They really do cure sick headache. nervous head
ache neuralgia nervousness, sleepessness, indlges
tion, paralysis anu melancholy.
Price so cents per box, two for 81, six for 500
BY mail postage free Dr. G. W. Benson, Baiti-
more, Md. Sold by all druggists.
G. N Crittenton, Now York. is wholesale agent
or ~ ~ u !" Do''7oi Mw&F1m
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

PROHIBITION is not new idea in Kansas
In the Convention which framed the Con-
stitution under which the State was admit
ted to the Union-which met at Wyandotte,
twenty-three years ago-the following was
offered, but was afterward withdrawn:
Section -. The Legislature shall have pow
or to regulate or prohibit the sale OF all alco-
holic LIQUORS. except for mechanical and me-
dicinal purposes.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

ALTHOUGH the disbursements in July
were very heavy, the debt statement for the
month shows that another large reduction
was made in the national Indebtedness. The
exact figures are $780, OPT, which repre-
sents rapidly of liquidation which has
seldom been surpassed.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

BYa vote of 14O to 23 the House of Com
mons has decided that the expense of trans
porting troops from India to Egypt, should
such be done, must be betrayed out OF the
Indian treasury. This will no doubt be
very satisfactory arrangement to British
taxpayers, but its justice is not apparent.
The people of India have had no voice in
the matter, and their interest in the sup
preston of Arab Bey is secondary and i'll
considerable. But might often makes right
when British dependencies are concerned.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04
Martin Van Buren,.
Docs the Picture Suggest Later Preai-
dent9
Mnnr Continental


Probably no character in our history is so
hard to analyze as that of Martin Van Buren,.
The secret of his power seems to have died
with him. He was not renowned as an crater,
and yet must have possessed great powers as
an advocate. He is not usually credited with
having devised any great public measures, yet,
during the most important epoch of his party
history, every eeasure to which it owed sue
cess not only required his approval, but
showed his shaping or modifying touch. He
was not eminent in debate, but was always a
leader of his party In legislation. He is said to
have been personally calm, self poised and I'M
coufding. He heard every ones opinion, but
took no ones advice. He was accounted Gun.
ming and shrewd, but never was accused or
personal treachery. He was cautious to the
verge of timidity, and, at the same time, conn.,
dent to the verge of rashness. He never exult-
ed over victory nor whimpered at defeat. He
had few personal friends, but an amazing pop
ular following. In theory he was the broadcast
Of Democrats in practice the most exclusive
of aristoorats. None Of his associates seem to
have regarded him with affection, and few of
his opponents looked upon him with animosity
Perhaps no political life in our history SHOWS
so few mistakes. In no single instance did ne
fail to make the best OF the occasion, viewing
it from his own standpoint; unless 1t were the
last and greatest Of his life-the opportunity to
lead the movement that eventually transformed
the nation. He seems to have had all mems
regard, but to have given none his trust. BY
his opponents he was called cunning; by his
followers sagacious. More justly than almost
any other politician he may be said to have
achieved his own successes. Living, he was
| the envy of all who would succeed: dead, he
| has been the model of unnumbered failures.
| Few statesmen would covet his fams fewer
| still do not envy his success. He is the Sphinx
| of our history-the hidden hand in many great
| eyents-a man in whom the elements were SO
| deity mixed that NO friend knew his heart
and no enemy ever came within his guard,
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

APPARENTLY this years harvest in near
ly every staple is to be about as good and
abundant as nature can make it. A little
while ago the western farmers were signing
for sunshine, and since then they have had
all they wanted. More recently they have
been crying for rain, and now that, also,
ha. bsen vouchsafed them. If marketing is
not a great deal cheaper next Fall than 1t is
now, or has been lately, people will want to
know the reason why.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

WITH last months debt statement the first
loan authorized by the Government in 1861,
on account Of the Rebellion, amounting to
$3.50, 800 900, has disappeared from the rec
ords of cur indebtedness, and of the second
loan Of SIS, 100000 in 1868, but $17,0o0,oOo
remain uncalled.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

THIS is the way the editor of the San
Francisco Report announces a glove fight
for the championship of the State Owen
Judge and Dan O'Connell hold reception
at Turn Yerein Hall this evening, at which
gloves will be worn. The police will be pres
ant-as snectators
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

no less than thirteen At the present day all
this is much modified. The civil pacha, or gov
ernor of district, is called vail, and his Gov
ernment viayet The grades among militia
~ pachas are mushir, marshal; ferk, lisuten-
ant general; Iva, major general. Field officers
are called beSs
The Boston Herald has explained the mean
ing of the term "The Porte"-It is an express
sion adopted by Western nations to denote the
administrative Government of the Ottoman
Empire; that is to say, the sultan, the grand
vizier, and the great Council OF state, called
the divau. In the famous institutes established
by Mahomed H.. the warrior sultan who took
Constautinople, the Turkish body polite was
described by metaphor natural and signih-
cant to nomadic soldiers, as stately tent
whose dome rested upon four pillars. The VIII
ers formed the first pillar, the judges the sec
ond, the treasurers the third, and the secreta-
ries the fourth. In this igurative representa-
tion the chief seat of Government was named
.sThe Lofty Gate of the Royal Tent" an ex-
pressiye title to the Ottomans, whose rulers in
their simpler days sat at the tent door to adj
minister Justice and give audience to suitors.
The Italians translated the native name of the
Turkish Government into La Perta Sublima."
This phrase was modified by other nations to
suit the form of their respective languages. La
England it found acceptance as 1.-THE Sublime
Porte" Modern tersenegs has dropped the
majestic adjective from general use, and left
the term in its present pithy form, "The
porta
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04
COUNTY NOMINATIONS.

ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.
Senators William d. Penzell, Lewiston; vii
liam ID. Roak, Durham.
County Conmissisners-J. Wesley Maxwell,
Webster; R. G. Boothby, Livermore.
Sheritf-Hillman Smith, Lewiston.
Clerk of Courts-Isaac W. Hanson Poland.
Register of Deeds-Silas Sprague, Auburn.
County Attorney-Albert r. Savage, Auburn.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Senator's Charles Mclaughlin, Portland; Tobias
Lord, Standsh; A. f. Nntting, Otisfeld: Stephen
j. Young, Brunswick.
Sheriff-Beniamin True Pownal.
Treasurer--James NJ Webb, Westbrook.
Register of Deeds-Leander e. Cram, BALDWIN
County AttorEey--Ardon w. Coombs, Portland
Clerk of Courts-Alvan A. bennett, Portland.
Commissioners-W William L. Prince, Cumberland;
Henry Nutter, Cape Elizabeth.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
Somators-George E. Weeks, Augusta; f. E. Heath
Sheriff-Geerge R. Stevens, Belgrade.
Attorney-Wilian T. Haines, Waterville.
Treasurer-hark Rollins, Albion.
Commissioners George II. Andrews, Monmouth;
c. Nj. Weston, Belgrade.
Register of Deeds-P. M. Folger, Augusta.
OXFORD COUNTY.
Senators-James w. Clark,i Andoyer; Eckley /
Stsarns Lowell.
oCommissioners-Geo. T. Hammond, Paris; Frank
7. Bradley, Fryeburg.
clerk of Courts-A1bert S. Austin, Dlxfeld.
Attorney-James S. Wright, Paris.
Treasurer-,Jarvis G. Marble, Paris.
Sherif-Jordan Stacy, Porter.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

H.T WHITE, who is the author OF the
Chicago Tribune novelties, which have
captured more than national notice, is
graduate of a theological seminary, and vas
at one time sporting reporter. He is grave
and calm in his speech, and is rather bash
f,1
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

A NEW ORLEANS girl brings suit Tor
breach of promise against young man who
repudiates his agreement to make her his
wife. To show her contempt for him she
places the damages at 81.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

A LxrrEB addressed to "Mr. Obedient
Servant" Custom House, New Bedford,
Mass, reached the proper officer the other
day, it being a reply to an official commu-
nication by a person who mistook the
scrawled autograph of its sender for a -four
ish under the name.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

We do not re sd anonymous letters and conimun
cations. The name and address Of the writ are In
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for nbhca
ton bat as a guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
.nunications that are not used
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04
WANTS.
no sc,,ool Committees.

SxTANTED--An opportunity to TEACH by a grad
wv nate of Providence High School and of Brown
University. References good. Would like a posi-
lion as assistant in a High School. Address TEACH
ER. No SO Providence street, Woonsocket, r. l..
ano9 d3t&sw1t
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate signed by Stanley Pallen,
Editor, Ali railway, steamboat and ketel managers
viii confer favor upon Is by deEaanding credentials
OF overy person claiming to represent oar Journal
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

THE Tennessee Democrats are greatly dis
couraged over the party outlook. The split
in their ranks over the State debt question
makes Republican su ccess practically GER
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

ONE of the Fusion candidates for the State
Senate. Mr.. D. W. True, is known to Irish
Democrats as a man who seeks to proscrlpe
them because of their race and religion.
They will square accounts with him in Sep
tember
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

"KAssoN and CornelP' is combination
which Iowa Republicans think might reach
the persimmons in 1884
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

VICTOR HUGO says: .'To reform a man
you must begin with his grandmother"
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04
Hunting for Bric.a-Brac.

FIVE women are nominated for County
Superintendents of Schools in Illinois.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04
FIFTY LABORERS WANTED.

go work oss Water Works ssG Sc
bago Lake, nae. Apply to PssEsA'-
EANEs WATER COMPANY, No. S3
Plssss street, Portland.
je 8 dtl
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04
Notice.

A Ii persons are hereby cautioned against har-
A boring or Trusting any Of fine crew of the
British bark "Wacissa," Spencer master. from Liv-
erpoo as no bills Of their contracting will be paid
by captain or consignees.
auSd3t CHASE, LEAvITT & co.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

a SITUATION as book keeper, by a steady and
~ reliable Young man of experience. Satisfac.
tory reference given Address BooKKEEPER,
Box 693, City. JyzSazwF
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04
TO LET.

= by g. A. Parsons & Co., as Wholesale Drug
gists Inquire of MRS. n. e. THOMPSON, No
l64 Bracket st. Jyl4uI
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04
WasAfea.

N exuerienced Salesman, at CHAMBERLAIN g.
"a H0MSTED,S Dry Goods Store, Corner of
Congress IS and Elm SITS. Best of referee required
iv5e diff
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04
- GE
10 a.et.

MOUSE on Winter Street, suitable for one OF
In two families. G. p. MAEIOChs,
or r. G. BRIDGRAM, 311s Exchange Street.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04

xNoR about two weeks. good work horse of HOO
Il pounds, Address
AMIDST ~ TINS ONCE.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04
BOYS, ATTENTION!

yu,ur, por4,o,d Fraternity at its last meeting de-
c;ded to omen a school OF carpentry, to be
under the supervision of Luther Pingree, who \, is
well qualified to instruct. The school VIII De IN
street. snv and viii be opened July 9Th at halfpast
seven in the morning, continuing daily till the
boo will he free to boys in the public Schools and
those wishing to learn the of tools, will do well
to call at once at the rooms on Free street and
roll Their names as but limited number can be &C.
comm odated. Mr.. Woodhin is daily in tie ndance
at the rooms and viii receive and register the
names of applicants. junl3dtf
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04
GO0D RRTCK HOUSE TO BE LET.

Street-1O rooms with modern oonyeniences,
warmed by steam. Good Stable attached
jy29 DOW
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-04
FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 4.
FOR GOvERNOR,
FREDERICK Robe.

REPRESENTATIVES, 80 CONGRESS-
THOMAS B. REED,
NELSON DINGLEY, JEs.,
CHARLES A. BOUTELLE1,
SETH l.. MHLLhKEN.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-06
FINANCE & COMMERCE.

ST.. PAUL, Dec. G, 16S2.-Trade during
the past week III general way, may
be said to have increased. This is
probably owing in some degree to the
colder weather which has helped out very
materially in various departments, espe-
cially in heavy clothing and fur goods, and
general heavy underwear. All departments
of business speak very favorably of the
weeks business, Notwithstanding the ad-
vent of Thanksgiving day. There Is no
doubt the week has been q very healthy
one. In groceries there is always great ac-
tivity. few changes are noted in
quotations, but they are not I'M
portant enough to specify partic-
ularly. Dry goods indicate just at present
a better demand for staples and for heavy
winter goods. Hardware is as active as
ever and enjoys a good demand for all
varieties Of articles in the business. The
only change of importance this week is a
reduction on nails. Drugs, paints and oils
show a decline in citric acid, borax, cream
tartar, gum arabic and spirits of turpen-
tine. Boots and shoes are more active.
ClCthlnS Is improving. HlnlSneu HUI duu
steel and leather are steady and regular.
In money matters there has been no
change of Importance from last week.
Money is still close and the banks, as
heretofore, take care Of their regular Gus
toners first, and of as many others as they
can conveniently. Good paper never goes
begging, though. Ali loanable funds find
constant employment. There is no great
improvement yet in collections, certainly
not as much as was hoped for. Nor does
the wheat move with that degree Of rapid
ity desired.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-06
New York Produce Market.

New YORK, Dec. 5.-Flour DULL
receipts sc, 900 barrels; exports $4,000; supertne
state and western 3.25@S.95; common to good
extra S.sO@4.4O; good to choice 4.5O@7.OO;
white wheat extra 6.25@7.25: extra Ohio SEQ
@675; st. Louis s9o@7.OO; Minnesota patent
process 6.00@7.5G. Wheat, cash firm; options
5s9 &c lower; receipts $500 bushels; exports
1873, 600; No. spring nominal; No. 3 do 96c de-
livered; ungraded red 9O@1.1 04; No. 8 do Los
1.06A; Steamer No. red 1.05156l. 1854 /;
No. 2 red 1.09@1. 1G5s; No. l red LA; ul,-
graded white 94@1.13; steamer No. 8 do Soc:
steamer No. 2 white SS11 &c; No. do sales 5o,
bushels at l.C7: No. red Dec. sales 24S,C00
bushels at l.091s@l.O914, closing at 1.O914; Jan
uary sales $4,000 bushels at 1.11@1.IA,
closing at 1.111; February sales 352, 900
bushels at 1.134@1.13S; closing at 1.135S.
Corn, cash 11a@3c lower; unsettled, closing with
a reaction of }s@Mc; late months 1a@%c
higher; receipts 10000 bushels; exports 400.
Oats shade better; receipts 1850 bushels;
exports $50; mixed western 40@43c; white
western 43@47c. Coffee dull and unchanged:
Rio cargoes quoted at 6@S14c. Sugar dull and
lower; fair to good refining quoted at
6%@7c. Molasses quiet but steady; New
Orleans 40060c.. Rice quiet but steady. Petro-
leuln dull and nominal; united LOG &; crude 7sl
@S1sc: refined S@S1sc. TalIow dull and weak:
77a@7%c. Rosin dull and easier; 175@1 S5
Turpentine firm; 509501ac. Eggs, western
steady; for choice; 29@291ac. Pork dull and
nominal; new mess 1900 Beef quiet and
unchanged. Cut meats dull and nominal:
long clear middiss 1900. Lard stronger:
prime steam 1l.30Gg11.50. Butter quiet but
firm; 16939c. Cheese frmer; western fat SO
1880.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-06
Retail Market.

The following shows the prlces for which the
articles named sold the day before publication:
Meesina oranges retail at 5Oc@75c per doz.
Lemons, 40c per dos. Bananas, scarce, Use per
doz. New lettuce sellingat Use per doz. Apples
S8.50@4. Early Rose potatoes, 40c per bu;
others, SOC. Onions. Use per blu. Cab
bage 5@Sc per head. Oysters per can,
Standards, soc; selects Coo; Gems of the
Ocean $50. Granulated sugar in Is lb.
packages, 1870; powdered, 1zc; cut Loaf, 1111c;
brushes, l2c; Ext. c., 1oc; Yellow c., Sc; brown
&c; Minnesota, 1Oc. Best o. G.. Java coffee,
$3.50; best Mocha, $3.50; best Rio, 221sc. Best
teas, Eng. breakfast, 81 per lb; best Young
Tyson, 81 per Id; best Gun Powder, s1.20 Per
lb.; best Japan, s0c; best Basket fred Japan,
Csc. Sweet potatoes, 4 lbs. for 25c. Orange Bios
som -four, $500 per cwt; Pillsbury's best, 800
per cwt:; Straight, 1925. Eggs, soc per doz.
fresh, S5c.
Mes. !sirloin and porter house steak,
l5c; rib foasts, 15c; cuck reasts, 10@121Sc;
mutton chops, 15c; fore quarter, 1870; round
steak, l219c; shoulder, l211c; veal, 15@1Sc; pork
chops, l21@c; pork roasts, 1910; ham, II; bacon
and dry bacon, 1Sc; shoulders, 13c;
corn beef, 8@9c; sausage pork, 1910;
smoked sausage, 15c; lard in iare, 1916; per
single h.. 15c; in kegs l211c; dried beef, 1886.