The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-05-29

Wanted-Barrels.
Lot for Sale
Extra Flour and Shorts-E. E. Upham G. Son.
Town and Country Rights-Gourlay y Poor,
Dissolution of Partnershp-Jones g. Macleod.
Kem0yal-Chas. A. Rackleff 81 Co.
Notice-Mrs s. H. Della.
Andr0scOggn House-A. T. Pierce.
Auction Saies-E. NJ. Patten.
For Sale-Farm.
Special Steamboat Notice,
International Steamship Co-Change of Days.
special NOtice-W. Hatch.
PORTLAND FIRE ENGINES AHEAD!-We notice
by the Bridgeport (Ct.) Farmer that trial of steam
fire engines took place in that city the 18th inst,
which resulted decidedly in favor of of the Port
land manufactured machines. Five steamers COM
peted together for the superiority. The SD. H. ster
ling" an Amoskeag machine of the first class (cass
is decided by the weight and capacity of the engne
started the third time with 40 lbs of steam in 2S
minutes from the time of lighting her res and play
ing through IL inch nozzle reached her greatest
height at 1853 feet from the ground.
The Protector " is also an Amoskeag machine and
in size belongs to the third Glass; though large Of her
class. She showed 60 lbs. OF steam IN 10 minutes,
and commenced playing through inch nozzle
with eighty lbs. in seventeen minutes. Her highest
point was 1S3 feet.
Steamer "No g." also an Amoskcag of the second
class, commenced playing first with 130 lbs of steam
in 2S minutes, and the second time in 80 minutes and
attained her greatest elevation at 16S feet.
The " "Seamstress" is one of our Johnson's Patent
Machines with horizontal action of the Old s.yle but
inferior to those of the present pattern. 1t is the
property of the Wheeler g. Wilson Sewing Machine
Company and invited to participate in the trial
She is smaller engine than the ''Protecor" being
of the third class and played through inch noz-
zle. Her guage showed ten lbs. of steam in 8 1-2
minutes, 60 lbs in II minutes, 100 lbs. in 13 12 min
utes and no lbs in 1G 1-2 minutes Her highest point
reached was 1SS feet. r.-
"When the stream of the Protector, says the
Fdymer, E" went above that of the Sd. H. Sterling'
shout of exutaton given by the large crowd of
observers, but when that of the 'Seamstress went
above that of the Protector the cheering tie
mend ous."
So this is another evidence Of the superiority of
Portland built engines over those of the Amoskeag
shop.
Mr. johnson at his new works at the foot of Frank
lin Street, is now engaged in building three newly
ordered machines for Albany, N. Y, and Fitchburg
Mass, which will far surpass in capacity for work
and beauty Of design amy previous steam fire engines
of his workmanship.
THE following correspondence, which we publish,
will be of interest, and explains ITSELF
BANGOR, May 16 1866.
crs' Convention held in this city to-day the follow
ing resolution was unanimously adopted, with the
request that a copy of the same be transmitted to
you, by the Secretary:
9ResoIced That in view of the recent renewed af-
Fiction, which has prevented the attendance OF Brig.
Gen. Seldom Connor at this Convention, we would
tender to him our sincere and heartfelt sympathy,
and assure him of earnest prayers for his speedy
and complete recovery"
"
F.G. PATTERSON,
Secy Maine State Soldiers and Sailors Convention.
DANvILLE JUNCTION, May 25 1906.
Dear Sir:-I am in receipt of yours Of the 18th
inst, transmitting resolution expressive OF sympa-
thy, and good wishes in my behalf passed by the
cent Convention of the Soldiers and Sailors of Mane
Nothing could be more welcome to me than this
evidence Of the remembrance of my old brotbers-in
arms, and of their friendly interest in my welfare.
am sensible Of the honor conferred by the notice of
my assembled comrades, and gratied at the soldier
ly spirit Of brotherhood that anmates their resolu
ton-a spirit which warmly reciprocate.
1t is one OF the deepest regrets, occasioned by
my late accident that was thereby incapacitaed
from attending the Convention.
With sincere thanks for your personal sympathy,
remain
Your obd't servant
SELDEN CoNNoR.
r. G. Patterson. Sec'y Maine State soldiers and
Sailors Convention.
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEETING.-The adjourn
ed meeting of Soldiers and Sailors held at Recep-
ton Hall last evening, Gen. j. D. Tessenden presid-
ing
Col j. Mills Brown, from the Committee appoint
ed at the last meeting reported plan for the organ
ization of City Union of Soldiers and Sailors. The
plan elaborate one looking to an organization
under charter to be asked for of the State Legsla-
ture.
The report led to some discussion. Col Miller
Lieut.. Shaw and others, were i'm favor OF County
organization in preference to City. Col Brown and
Capt. Knight favored City organization. Finally,
on motion Of Col. Miller the report laid upon the
table to be acted upon at adjourned meeting to be
held next Monday evening. The meeting then ad-
journed. 8 fut
ATTEMPT AT SwINDLING.-Last Saturday, a gen.
tlemanly appearing person made his appearance on
Commercial street, enquiring the price OF Oil and
turpentine barrels. He pretended that he was pur-
chasing for the Kerosene Company, and had secured
one lot which was upon tie truck and had called at
second place for another lot. At the second place
suspicious were excited that the fellow was playing
the CONFIDENCE game, and they made inquiries at
the office of the Company, and were informed that
they had no agent purchasing for them. Upon being
taxed with the fraud, the fellow said, if they would
wait couple of minutes he would show his authori-
ty and started Off He is, probably, hunting up the
Vouchers, as he has not since been seen. The bar
res on the team were returned to the firm cut of
whom they were swindled.
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BALL PLAYING.-The Eon Ball Club will cele-
brae its anniversary by playing club game this af
ternoon at two O'clock on their ground near the Ar
senal. We have witnessed the playing of this Club
number of times this spring. and can truly say that
their games besides being PLAYED with skill not ex-
ceed bv any we have saen in tb;s State are ,nduct
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