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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1864-10-07
A Conscript and His Colorcd Substitute

An Illinois correspondent, Com Egypt gives the
following account Of the In thss Sec
ton.
The only ic1'urc that Interested me was the fact
that ,he train ths, reached Springfield were
many Of the men lately GRATED from Woodford
County. They were all largely In lhe substitute
business. Each mothrf's son NJ them had snuRly
tucked away in capacous pockets, the conventions
''notice" of The Provost Marshal, ordering him to
report al the draft rendezvous at Springfield, and
each had his pockets lined with greenbacks more
or less abundantly, with which TO purchase . sub
s,itute, when he reached sprin. led Some had
taken tune 10y tho forrlocl, aud secured unto
themselves sirappng ''niggers" II would
suddenly these patriots had become i'm.
hued with love of tho duslsy children ~
Ham l noticed one msn particularly, who was
body-gusrd to hFely young African. Whenever
bambo moved, his dear conscript inend moved
also. Did Sambo 60 out upon the platform Ia
stretch his legs tho con5crpt stretched Ls legs too
Did Sambo sleep, the conscfipt slcIt. pd Sambo
intimate that ne would like whisky cocktail, the
consript rushed 10 saloon aud brought 1t to him.
Did Samto want IN smoke, the curscrlp pit rendered
him q fragrant Havana. He was continually tor
uentsd lest his prize should escape lest some other
man with more greenbacks than he -'"uid secur"
the services of tho black man sit,to knew his
importance, and lorded II over his friend like -
Kentucky planter over his 'n.gsets." A. last the
negro, Iust as the rain reached Springfield, became
disgusted, and ss'd, "L0oka hcah' nassa, you've
dun gone carried this tnr too far Ise hesrne tell
that substitutes is woth $500 m Springfield You've
agreed TO pay me s2O0, but 'Iwon't dc, masss. I
can't 90 for vou" ! wish could transfer 10 paper
the blank look Of astonshment and despair thai
came over the vsage Of the conscript ~ he heard
these words The dusky substitute" had sounded
the kneli to all bis hopes Of escaping the drsn.
Tho Overdue Ateaner er-Fcars thai she las
been Captured.
Tho steamship Roanoke, Captain Drew from
Havana for this port has been due here nnce tho
%th inst, having left Havana on the Goth Sept. We
learn from reliable person on bard tho steamship
HsvsnA which arrived N this port yssssriay
tCentyn,lsd IN lsst psgs.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
Union Manufacturers Block.

The large and substantial brick building on
Union St., erected two or three years ago by
Hon. j. b. Brown, has been leased for
term Of years by Mr.. J. l.. Winslow, steam
engine and gas and steam pipe manufacturer,
and is occupied by his Machine Works and
by j. Winslow Jones, meat and vegetable
packer, the Cahoon Lamp Manufacturing
Company, and Messrs Harper d Smith, Last
Manufacturers.
The building is so by 80 feet, three stories
high, with good basement aud attic. 1t is thor
oughly built, well provided with large win
dows, and is admirably adapted to the pur-
poses for which it is to be used.
There are three stores on the lower floor,
one of which is occupied by Mr.. Jones as a
counting room and for storing boxes of packed
meats and vegetables. The second store is
not occupied. The third is occupied by Mr..
Winslow as counting room aud for other
purposes. The basement is occupied by the
steam engine and for manufacturing gas pipes
and fittings. The entire second story is in
one room and viii make one of the best ma
chine shops in the State. The third tory is
occupied by Messrs. Harper & Smith, Last
Manufacturers, and by the Cahoon Lamp Man
ufacturing Company. There are several
rooms to be let in the building with power,
and one large store.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

NEW YORK. April27
Cotton-hrm; sales 1900 bales at So Sac for mid
dding uplands and SOC for low middlings.
Flour-receipts 6042 bbls; sales go bbls; State
and Western dull aud 5dl0 lower: superine State
5og Go; Extra 20 az 50; choice s)ds 10; Round
Hoop Ohio SOFAS 20; choice 251g 90; Superfino
Western b5GT 20; Extra do 90as %; Southern
lower; sales 500 bills Mixed to good O0as 35;
Fancy and extra 4aa ii 90; Canada dropping;
sales 40 bbls; common Extra S5as 90; extra
good TO choice l0ds9 25.
Wheat-duil ana scarcely SO firm: Chicago Snring
i5al rs; Milwaukee Club T7tGl IS; Amber Nil.
wauKee s0Gl SO; Winter Red Western slal 81;
Amber Michigan. l tSal 90.
Corn--hrmer; sales IA, 900 bushels; Mixed wes.
tern 81 s(dl 80 in store
0ais-dulii sales at 90a9lc
Beef-qniet; sales 40 bbls Country mess O0G
IL 90: prime 00d7 90; repacked Chicago 10 ODa
Is 90; prime mess 20 e0G28 %.
Pork-quiet with fair demand; sales l7JO bbs !:
mess rs I5G26 90; old do % 76 do 81 90 prime
~ Jpd30 90 for old and new; prime mess 20 T5
Cut Meats hrmcr; sales $50 pkgs; Shoulders liz
gle; Hams l5Gl6c.
Bacon-quet; sales $50 boxes at l3c for Western
Cumberland cut lsc for do short ribbed
Lard-quiet; sales 1887 bbls at l4IGl5yc
Bntter-hrmer; Ohio 22d2'c; State tdl29c.
Whiskey-frmer; sales $500 bbls at / 25al 27 for
State and 21al Is for Western.
Rice-firm At l0lai0Sc for Rangoon.
Sugar-frm: sales 1900 hhds; New Orleans IS ;
Muscovado l6tal6l
Cofee-dul.
Moasses-dul.
Naval Stores-quiet.
Spirits rurpentne-s 22,d3 Is; crude do nomin al
Petroleum-is quiet but very firm; crude at Sslal
40c; refined in bond 55d57; do tree at 68a6sc
Freights to Liverpool-quiet; cotton per steamer
3.16d. -
Wool-frmer with fair demand
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

NEW YORK, April p.
The Posts special Washington dispatch of
to-day says: Mr.. Gooch has written to the
War Department from Cairo, that the late
butchery of colored troops at Fort Pillow is
fully proved, and that the facts are worse than
at first reported. Mr.. Gooch is chairman OF
the House committee on the conduct of the
war. The President waits for the report of
the subcommittee. He will act when it is
submitted to Congress.
The Senate Military Committee has report
ed bill increasing the pay of non-commis-
stoned officers and soldiers two dollars per
month.
A story of further disasters in North Caro-
lima has been circulating to-day, purporting TO
come from the War Department. Upon en-
quiry it turns out to be entirely without foun-
dation.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT "A musical
entertainment was given at Buxton, Lower
Corner, Tuesday evening by the young ladies of
Gorham Seminary, for the benefit of the San
itary Commission. The young ladies desire
to make public acknowledgement, through
your columns, of the generous hospitality
shown them by the people of Buxton, at the
house of Rev. Mr.. Bartlett.
This entertainment is to be repeated at
Gorham tonight. Its worthy object, as well
as the high excellence of the performances,
must secure for it the warmest encourage
ment The brilliant execution Of some OF the
choicest pieces of music, cannot fail to give
great pleasure to all lovers of the art.
'song sweetens toll" It's said, and certain
ly, the charms of music viii be so bewitehing-
ly displayed, by these gifted and skillfu per-
formers, as TO make it very pleasant thing
to give the small sum they claim for our sick
and wounded soldiers. c.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

DAVIS, j.. PRESIDING.


WednesdGy.-The case of Charles A. War
rem VS.. James r. S. Williams, was argued by
Mr.. Webb, for plaintiff. The jury came in at
the opening of the Court in the afternoon and
returned verdict that the defendant did dis
seize the plaintiff; and they further found
that the defendant did not pay any valuable
consideration for the deed to him of June 10Th,
1851.
No. $50. Oscar Coles ct. al. VS.. John God
dard. Assumpsit for supplies furnished TO
steamer Governor, at New York, September,
October and November, 1857. The balance
alleged to be due is s377 60 and interest
Defendant contends that though he was one
OF the owners OF the steamer, she was under
charter at that time, and Charles Spear was
the managing agent of the charter party, and
liable for the goods. Furthermore, that the
defendant had given orders that neither the
boat or the owners, should be run in debt
TO the amount of dollar.
The case was argued on both sides before
adjournment, and will be given to the jury
this morning
Manasseh Smith. ]. Ii. Drummond.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
From wash,no,ou.

WASHINGTON, April 27.
The Star OF this evening has the following
AS the time is approaching when some of the
regiments belonging to the Army OF the Po-
tomac are to be discharged from the military
service of the United States, by reason of the
expiration of the term for which they were
mustered into said service, Maj. Gen. Meade
has announced to such troops that the War
Department has decided that the term of SER
vice OF each regiment is TO be computed from
the date of its muster into the service of the
United States, without reference TO the date
of enrolment or any services rendered TO a
State. The Commanding General will, how
ever, at all times, be glad to receive and for
ward for the consideration OF the proper au-
thorities, any respectful communication touch
ing the terms of service of a regiment, when
such term appears TO be involved in doubt
The Commanding General in making this an
noucement, expresses the hope that the reg
iment to be discharged will cheerfuly ac-
quiesce in the decision OF the government
with regard to their terms of service, and the
organized bodies or individuals after having
borne unsnllied reputation during all the
eventful scenes which have marked their con-
nection with the Army of the Potomac, will
not suffer the honorable fame they have won
by their galantry and good conduct, to be
furnished in the closing hours of their service.
by acts of insubordination, which if ventured
upon, will be promptly suppressed, and can
only terminate in the speedy and sure punish
ment of the offending parties.
The Senate in executive session confirmed
the following nominations of Brigadier Gen
erals; Col. Sylvanus Thayer, U. S. Army,
late of Corps OF Engineers, to date from May
3lst, 1868; Col. Hiram Burnham, 9th Maine
volunteers; Col. M. McCook, 2Sth Indiana
Cavalry; Col. l.. A. Grant, 9Th Vermont vol
E untpprs. Col. r. Hatch Dd Ious, Gavalrv
The Secretary of the Interior has asked
Congress to appropriate $4,000 for the sew
eral bands of Chippeways in the North West,
to aid in removing and establishing them on
their reservation, and support them in part
until the end Of the next fiscal year.
private in the 1l2Lh Pennsylvania regi-
ment, on picket duty across the Potomac at
Fort Ethan Allen, near the Chain Bridge. was
shot last night by guerrilas.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28


Per steamship City of Baltimore at New York
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, April l3th-
The sales for three days 10000 bal s. including
1900 TO spectators and exporters The II arket
closed at an advance of iatd since Saturday.
LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET
Richardson, Spence Co., and others. report Flour
Irregular. Wheat easir; Red Winter Western $50
y ID Red Southern IS 6dass %. Corn dull; mixed
2Ssa2ss Cd.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET Beef
quiet and dropping. Pork dull. Bacon dull and
unchanged. Lard inactive. Butter dull. Taow
quiet.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKETABLE
quiet. Sugar quiet and steady. Cofee-no sales
Rice inactive. Lnseed oil higher; Ais Gdd42.
Rosiu and Spirits Tureentine quiet and unchanged.
Petroleum frmer; sales small.
Latest via Queenstown.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, April 18th
The sales to-day were 5000 bales including LOO to
spectators and exporters. Market closed d. IN and
unchanged
Breadstufis-duli but steady.
Provis'ons-dnl and unchanged
LONDON MONEY MARKET, April li.-Consols
closed at 9lSa9l3 for money.
AMERICAN sECURITIES.-IIlin Central rail-
road ID 81 dis; Erie Railroad 6sG7o.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
Eating saloon for sale.

TIME subscriber offers for sale the Eating House
IL No. IA & l6 Exchange Street. thoroughly fitted
up throughout for frsf class Eating House with
sufficient rooms in the second story for n family
This house from its favorable locality, has a large
patronage and good run of regular custom. The
subscriber il compelled by III health TO offer the
stand. together with all the furniture fixtures, etc
as 1t now stands, for sale on reasonable terms.
G.L WELANDER.
apps diff IA b Is Exchange Street.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 20.
An overland mail arrived here last night al
ter trip of thirty-four days.
The receipts of the Custom House last week
were s332,000. On one day Sl26,666 were
taken. This is a greater sum than was ever
before received in the same period. The re-
eeipts for April were 1854, 1882. Most of this
large sum has been paid for goods withdrawn
from bond in anticipation of large increase
in duties.
The plate OF the iron-clad Camanche has all
been saved and one of the big guns. The
other will be saved.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

Ak ELEGANT Pen PAINTISG.-ln the Pic
ture Gallery now opening in the Evans
Block, can be seen the largest and best exeeut-
ed pen picture Of which we have any account
ia ancient or modern history. II is drawing
with pen, in the most accurate manner, Of
ST. George aud the Dragon. The frame is
four feet two inches by five feet six inches,
the glass weighing about 100 pounds. Mr..
Wilmington, the artist, has devoted 20 it his
leisure time, for several months, and has
brought out the largest and most perfect spec
linen of pen work extant. The cost of the
frame with the glass, was about SO. Mr.. W.
has but few superiors in the use of the pen,
either in the useful or ornamental depart
ments.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
Munscipar Court-Aprii 81,

Frederick II. Wetherill was complained of
under the hawking and pedling law. He
pleaded not guilty, waived an examination,
and gave bail in the sum of 500 for his APP
pearance at the July term Of the Supreme
Judicial Court. Howard & Strout for defend
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
p. $500. II.

FNHE undersigned being licensed by the United
- States, are prepared TO procure Pensions
Bounties, Arrears Of Fay and Prize Money for Sol
diers, Seamen or their heirs. Bills for Board and
Transportation of Recruits Drafted Men coll.ete
All demands against the State or United States at
tended to. Having an agent both at Wasbing tou
and Augusta, aud having had larse experience we
feel safe in asserting that any business entrusted to
our care will be faithfully and promptly executed
We have also an agent in New ork TO attend to the
payment OF Prize money. Advice free Approved
Claims rashed. MANLEY & SAWYER
Office s2i Elk hangc. St., Fox Block Portland, Me.
j. Ii. AAELEN. W. q. SAWYER.
References:
Hon SAM. Cony. Governor OF Maine
Hon J. l.. Hodsdon. Adjutant Cen of Maine
Hon. VIM. Pitt Fessenden. u. S. Senator.
Hon Lot A. Morrill,, U. S. Senator.
apI3 d&wtf
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

Circumstances have transpired which
lead to the belief that there was no necessity
for such restitution in the family of Mrs.
Elliot, whose death we mentioned yesterday.
She had recently received other assistance
than that furnished by the city, and her
daughter never made known to any one how
destitute they were.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
Valuable Real Estate for Sale.

nNE mile from the Portland Bridge on the direct
" road TO the Ocean House. About Eight Acres
of good land-a Cottage House containing ten
finished rooms good stable and out buildings near.
ly new, AID In good repair. Two good wells of wa.
ter. one of which never fails. and will work better
than rain water. For particulars call on Samuel
True, Nos and s, Union Wharf or at the store of
Nathaniel Crockett. No. ISL, Congress ST.
Portland April rs, 1884. apr26 d3w
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
EDw. M.rArrEN. AucrroNEER, Il Exchange 8,
Valuable Real Estate nj A uctiou.

IN MONDAY, May I'd, II O'Clock on the premis-
" es, Witgory's Wharf will be sold the three sto-
ry store next below Z. y. varnum's The store 10
strong thoroughly built and we'll adapted for Corn
and Flour. West india Fish business. Store 10
feet wide. and 20 feet long. Lot about "a feet long
ana about 60 feet in width In the second story IL
one of the best finished Counting Rooms in the city
Third story occupied a. Sail Loft. This properly
Is entitled 70 all the wharfage. For parricnlars,
terms of SALE or key. call on the Auctioneer No. IL
Exchange ST apr27 dis
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

AMATEUR THEATRIcALs.-T The Dramatic
entertainment got up by young ladies and
gentlemen of this city, for. the benefit of the
Sanitary Commission, will come Off this eve
ming at Deering Hall. Two sterling plays are
10 be performed =" Valerie" and Married
Life" We hope TO see the hall crowded. Ger
tain it is that those who have SO laboriously
exerted themselves to get up this entertain
ment and for so patriotic an object, deserve
the cheering appreciation of all our citizens.
Let those who are able to purchase tickets
and unable TO attend, purchase tickets and
give them to those who, perhaps, cannot so
well afford to expend fifty cents.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

FORESTS MISsTRELs.-The manager of
this Company has selected his performers
with much care, SO that every man is well
fitted for the part assigned him. The vocal
and instrumental music is of the first order
and the anecdotes, conumdrums, and jokes,
nearly all new. The double clog hornpipe,
by the Sitter Brothers, boys IL and 10 years
OF age, is a "big thing" Their audiences
were large in this city, considering the unfav-
orable state of the weather, and they were FREE
quently and rapturously applauded.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
Stock Market.
NEW YORK ADrii 81
Notice..

A FINAL Dividend of the first fund from the as
IA sets, set apart in reduction of the Capital
Stock OF the late BdRk Of Portland viii be paid on
and after this date, TO the Stock holders said Bank
at the time of the reduction of its capital or 10 their
legal representatives.
The dividend will be paid at the Canal Bank,
Portland.
Portland. March 20, 1864. mch29 dis4w.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
From Rern, neia .

NEW YORK, April "a
bermuda papers to April 10th have been re-
ceived.
The steamer Atlanta, supposed to be anoth-
er blockade runner, had arrived from Eng
land.
The Eugene and Hansa had left for Eng
land.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

fuNHE charter of this Bank having been surrender
Il ed, notice is hereby given thai the liability OF
said Bank to redeem its bills will expire ON the ff
zenith day of January, A. ID. 1896.
AL BROOKS, Jr, Cashier.
Brunswick, Feb. 81, 1904. mch3O wl2w
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

sE-Mr. j. ii. Derrick, who has been con-
nected with the Police Department for many
years, and been an efficient and faithful Off
Ger, has resigned his situation. He is appoint
depot.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

ACCIDENTAL son of Mr.. Woodward, re-
siding in Cross street, accidentally shot him
self through the hand last evening, while
firing at cats with pistol The ball went
through the palm OF his left hand.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

ON TUESDAY. April 20, at I2J O'Clock NJ, on the
~ premises, the valuable lot of land with the
buildings thereon situated. the corner of Gray
and Winter Streets The house is n two story wood
en- honse, finished throughout, and In Hne order.
Hard and soft water In abundance. with Gas ana
other modern improvements, and one OF the most
desirable pefes property of it's class In the mar
ket IL Is h. althy and pleasant locality, and ex-
eel ent neighborhood. We therefore especially rec
omnend II for a residence. The title il clear. Sale
positive and terms easy. For particulars inquire of
HENRY BAILEY, 4 CO.. AUCTIONiFR
ap2s I'd 1Argus and Courier copy.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

PORTLAND IND TICINITY.
Religious Notices.

nzT- Rev. Mr.. Moore. Pastor Of the Central Con-
gregational Church, will administer the ordin
of Baptism, by immersion, in the Back Cove, st the
foot OF Wilmot Street, this afternoon at O'Clock
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
Steam Tug Warrior.

n. The new and powerful Steam Tug =.
I-s2E WARRIOR. Capt. c. L. Milliken. will LIE
1910 in readiness at all times both dav NllH
and night to execute orders for towing and trans.
porting in this harbor and vicinity.
Orders left with the Captain on board at Central
Wharf, or with
Us. wINsL0w, agent,
ap6-4w Central Wharf
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
Buggy for Sale
MINNIE R,fnk.

A Massachusetts, built large. easy Top Buggy is
IA for sale at DR.. RIPLEY'S stable in Temple
treet. apo d&wtf
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

sB- BY reference to our Municipal Court
report it will be seen that the statute in re-
lation to hawlIers and pedlars, in selling
goods by samples, has been put in force in
one case. We are informed that it is the in
tention OF our merchants to follow up this
business, which has been pretty extensively
carried on in this community.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
Removal.

THE New Gymnasium is removed to No. a Free
Il Street Block where Mr.. Bradford wi meet his
classes next wednesday-the Juvenile Class at 3
o'eIoek the Master and Misses Class at AZ o clnck
ana Adults Glass at u O'Clock, p. NJ. Now 10 the
time TO join api26u
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
Evergreen Cemetery.

TINE Superintendent of Evergreen Cemetery will
Il be at his office. in New City Building. entrance
MYRTLE Street. from II O'Clock Nj. to O'Clock 7.
NJ every day, except Sundays TO attendt to any calls
in connection with said Cemetery.
orders may be left at the Office at any time.
APPS dtf II. g. BABB, Superintendent.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
House OF Spring Street for sale.

ID RsuANr TO q License from Hon John A. Wa
u terman Judge of Probate, 1 hereby offer for
sale the House and Land, belonging the Estate of
Jedediah Jeweti. late OF Portland deceased and if
no&lsposed OF at private saie previous TO the first
day Of june shall sell the same at public auction ON
that day. at z. NJ. on the premises
The house IL two story Cottage, built in the
Gothic style, finished throughout: hard and soft
water In abundance. with Gas Furnace-the latter
put in last Fail-iiath- Room and other modern
eonveniences, including fine large Conservatory.
Connected with the house Is garden in high state
OF cultivation, containing Fruit Trees, Of rare
species, strawberry and Grape vines together with
an abundance of choice plants.
The lot is 81 feet ON Spring Street, runoing back
liz feet more or lees and in the open TO Park
street by passage way, which with the passage
benefit of the abntters.
There is a free Policy of insurance on tho House.
For terms apply TO FRANKLIN FOX
Administrator, 1853 Commercial ST.
April %, 1854. apr26 eod&w3w.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

WASHINGTON, April II.
The subscription to the l0-40 loan, as re-
ported to the Treasury Department to-day,
amounted to s5s3,Oo0.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

Eaton Boarding School for Boys.
THE Summer Session of this School Will COM
i mence the Second Monday in May.
For Particulars, Address
Kents's Il III, Me-, April 4th. 1894 Diw
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
Z. M. PATrEN. AUcTIoNEER. IL Exchange ST.
stock of Dry Go DDS nj Auction.

ON Friday. April 29th. atsi A. NJ. and "a p. NJ,
" large assortment Of Dry Goods. consisting In
Chalies, Poplins, DeLaines, DeBsges Gingharns
Prints, White and Brown Linen Damasks. able
Covers. Napkins, Towels, Iowcling, Linen Hand.
kerchiefs Doylies, Crash Linen shifting BIZ ached
and Brown Cottons, stripes, Ticiings Denims,
Broadcloths, Doeskins, wee ds
Red, White, Blue and mixed Flannsls. Blsn ksts
quilts, shawls Gloves Hosiery, Mitts, Tapes, Laces
Mus ins. with Fancy u oods &C.
Country dealers and families will find II 10 thar
advantage TO attend this sale.
Every lot will be sold without reserve. No post
ponement. apps did
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28
Reai Estate for sale.

A Lot of Land and the buildings thereon situat-
"A cd on the southeast side OF umner near Frank
lin Street. If not cold on before Saturday Aprii
3Oth 1864 will then be sold at public auction at IL
A. NJ, on the premises. For terms apply to
g. q. RAND, 1853 Commercial Street
apis did Il. NJ. PATTEN, IL Exchange St