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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-09-01
One Of the Finest Locations iD Port
land f0a. Sale

TINE valuable and desirable Estate Congress av-
i enue, at the corner of Carleton street, being C5
feet the former and extending 127 feet up Carleton
street, containing more than 5000 square feet. 1t is
situation that cannot be obtained once in quarter of
a century.
These premises command o fine view of tie sur
unding country and well worthy tie attention
OF purchasers. Apply to w. II. JERRls, Real Estate
Agent, RAILROAD Office, opposite Preblc House.
aug7d4w
DARN for Sale in Westbrook. A choice farm OF
IL 40 acres, well divided into moving, pastnrage
and tillage; lone field Of so acres). A two story
house with l.; two barns carnage house, stable, &c.
Farming Tools, Stock and present Crops In ali re-
spects this is OF the best Farms in the county.
Inquire of JIG. PROCTOR, 65 Middle St.,
jul16dtf Opposite the "Wood's Hotel"
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Notice to Land Holders.

MIR. ODUROCHER. Builder, is prepared to take
WI contracts for building, either b. JOB or by
DAY WORK. Can furnish First Class workmen
and material of al description.
Residence, AMERICAN HOUSE.
India Street, Portland.
Aro11st Nth 1SeG ang20-tf
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EOlInd.

ono Of the outer islauds, Reach boat aI,out "A
"A feet long, painted green. The owner can bov =,
,he S1me by calling ON Simeon Skillings Pcak's is.
aug30d1ws
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To be Leased for q Term of Years.
THE valuable LOT of land Corner of Exchange and
Middle Streets. occupied before the fire by the
well known Fox Block. Inquire of Patterson 81
Cbadbourne, dealers in Real Estate, or OF
WILLIAM q. FOX,
aug ii DIFF At 1851 Middle st.
80 House for Sale No 80 Myrtle Street. En-
kE.:: quire at No. Central Wharf.
NE..A July 12-dti
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Office Of Collector of Internal
Revenue.
First Collection District of Maine.
No. 90 i-e Commercial Street.

No. 30 I-S Comm c7csTL Street.
PORTLAND, AUGUST. II, 1e55
Pursuant 10 the provisions OF an act OF Congress
'to provide Internal Revenue 10 support the Govern
ment 10 pay interest The public debit and fer other
purposes" approved June so. 1eGi, and Acts amcnla
from the Assessor OF said district the annual list for
1866 that The several duties. taxes and licenses, as
sesscd and enumerated in said list have become due
and payable, and that viii in person by deputy,
attend to collecting ard receiving said duties. taxes
and licenses, assessed and payable within the County
of Cumberland, in said district. ct this Office from
the 2Sth day of August A. D., 1866. to the 9Th day
OF September, A. D., 1sGG. both days inclusive.
And further give notice that Will, in like man.
ner attend to collecting and receiving duties, taxes
and licenses. aforesaid, assessed and payable with
in the County OF York. in said district at the follow
ing designated times and places. viz =
SAC0. at the Hotel kept by John I. Cleavcs, Tues
day, August 18th, 1885, from 10 O'Clock, A. NJ to G
O'Clock, Z. M. H7
BIDDEFORD at the Biddefori House, Wednesday
August e9t 1eGG, from 10 O'Clock a. NJ, to O'Clock
KENNEBUNK. at the Hotel kcrt by WA, Hall,
Friday, August S1st, 1885, from ii o'clock A. NJ, to
o'clock r. IT.
KfrTERY, at the Office Of Francis Bacon, EST,
Saturday. September LIST, 1eGd from II o'clock. A.
NJ. TO o'clock p. NJ.
SOUTH BERWICK, at the NewichawauiclS House,
Monday September 81, 1sGe, from 10 O'Clock A. NJ,
to o'clodl, A. NJ.
Persons in York County. DESTROYS Of so doing, can
pay their taxes ut this Office, at any time prior 10 Sep
embcr st 1sCG. except during the time herein spec
ially designated for their collection ollswhcre.
Special notice VIII be mailed to all persons who
neglect to pay aforesaid for the issuing and service
OF which a itc OF twenty cents will be charged, as
provided by Sec. 2s. OF the Act above named.
NATHANIEL j. MILLER, Collector.
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Fine Suburban Residence for Sale.
DIN Back Cove Road, only Id Miles
from Portland,

dEeA fine storicd House. continuing large paror
E:;; sitting-room, diningroom kitchen, siore-room
five good chambers, with plenty oil closet room
acres good land, ba1D, woodhouse and other out
buildings all in find or er. Upon the place is 125
pear and apple trees, together with grape vines
rent and gooseberry bushes, and abundance ohard
and soft water.
This is very pleasant location, and one that should
not be overlooked by any gentleman who would like
o country residence within ten minutes ride Of the
business part OF the CITY. tt
Ten acres may be had in connection with the above
otormg fine ENTERTAINMENTS tUGvu for nf ;nVestment
Apply to VIM. III. JERKS. Real Estate Broker, at
Railroad Office, under Lancaster Hall. aug25d&w
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INLAND ROUTE TO
MT. Desert, M0chi0s,
intermediate Landings.
A -rrTM TWO TRIPS A WEEK.

iIis HcNs SUBSTANTIAL anu SWlIC
going steamer $40 tons
CAIY OF RICHNIOND,v
----r CHARLES Dl.ERING. MASTER,
IA naEe two trips per week to Maehias leaving
rT &c nS1!HI Whd'T every TUESDAY and FRIDAY
EVENlNGS,at III O'clock and touching at Rocklard
llesboro, Castine, Deer Isle, Sedgwick, Mount De,
sert, Miiibridge, Jonesrort, and thence to Maciaa
port. " MAD
RETURNING, willleave Maeliiasport every MON
DAY and THURSDAY MORNINGS toucbin,
at above named landings, and arriving in Portland
tho same night.
Stages will be in readiness at all the landines 10
carry passengers to the neighboring towns.
Freight forwarded from Portland by the Boston
and New York Steamers
~ Passengers by the three o'clock and Even
ing Express trains from Boston, on their arrival al
Portland will be taken to the Steamer, with theii
baggage, free of charge.
For freight or passage apply TO
ROSS & SFUHDEVANT,
#si p GENERAL AGENTS,
rs Co nmefcial Street, Portland.
Aug. 9th, 1866. I. angs5dti
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For Sale

EOf SAFE
TTNHE lot Of Land on the westerly corner OF Con-
i gress and Pearl Sts., fronting Congress street
alb ut Ill feet and on Pearl about 90 feet.
dpply to CHARLES Il. BARRETT,
At office Grand Trunk Railway Staten.
Portland, Aug 6, 1866. aug9tf
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House and Furniture for Sale.

TIME good two storied house and lot No. 6 Neal
l. Street; house contains finished good sized
rooms plenty of Closets anu Clothes Presses, good
supply OF hard and soft water in the kitchen.
This house IS in complete repair throughout is but
few steps from the horse cars, and is located in an
excellent neghborhood,. part or the whole Of the
furniture may be purchased with the house if wanted
Possession given Immediately after sale.
Also for sale exchange for city property, goo!
house and store at Standish village.
Apply to
w. II. JERRIS,
Horse Railroad Oflcc Opposite Preblc House. =.
IN 30 -d1
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PORTLAND& ROCHESTERR.R.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

t-fFF55FEIS.El On and after Monday. April co. 1906
Gaxz--.sSssty trains will leave as follows:
Leave Saco River for Portland at 30 and on A. NJ
340P. ".
Leave Portland for saco River at 15A. NJ, 200 and
go Pm.
The 200 p. train out ard the N train in to
Portland will be freight trains with passenger cars
attached.
ER- Stages connect at Gorham for West 0orhap,
etandish, steep Falls, Baldwin, Denmark Sebaso,
Bridgton, Lowell, Hiram, BrownGeld, FTyeburg,
Conway, BARTLETT, jackson LiningtOn, C0rnif Tor.
tor, Freedom, Madison, and Eaton. N. Il
At Buxton Center for West Buxton, Bonny. Eag'e.
South Limington. Limington Limerick. Ne1frd
Parsonsfeld and 0sSpee
AT Saccarappa for South Windhnm, Windhan u,il
end North Windham, daily
Steam Car and Aceomoda ion trains viii rUnfs fol-
lows Leave Gorhem for Portland at 800 A. N. aud
COOP NJ Leave Portland for GoTIam at Il Is r N.
and 4PM
By order Of the President.
Portland April eS. IstG-dif
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ALBION HOUSE.-Strngers visiting Port
n Land can find the very best Accommodation ~
this House. The house is open early In the mornin"
Ior the beEeft OF those who arrive by boat MesIs
at all hours. j. G. PERRY. Proprietor.
jy20 al
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Lots for Safe.

Only IA cents per Foot
ININELY located Lots on the Eastern Promenade,
II in Lots to suit purchasers.
Also tine Lots on Congress between High and State
Streets aud on Deering street. i'll Lots to suit purchls
ers. Applyto
w. HI. J ERRIS, Real Estate Agent,
At Railroad OAice, opposite Preblc House.
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For Sale.

ONE Of the best farms in the County of Cumber-
" land, known the Capt. David Allen farm
Situated iii New Gloucester, five miles from Wood
mans Depot, four from Danville Junction, and eight
ttom Lewiston. Any one wishing good bargain,
please call and examine. Terms Liberal.
Aug. goth, 1866. EZRA TOBJF
aIIOoc-lif
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-09-01

LYONS EXTRACT OF PURE JAMAICA GINGER
for Indigestion, Nausea Heartburn, Sick HEADACHE
Cholera Morbus. &C.. where warming, genial stimn-
liant is required. lis careful preparation anil entire
purity makes it cheap and reliable article for Gull
nary purposes. Sold everywhere at 50 cents cr bot
tie.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists:
lime IL ,66-aod&w1E
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Strayel.

CTRAYED from the Slaughter House. of No,son
- leighton, Westbrook. aboat the sth of Ano,,s,
sow weighing 200 lbs, and one Pig two monte oi
Whoever will give any information OF them 70 No,n
Leighton or John Murry Cross st Portland. shol he
suitably rewarded. ausqe.it,mi.o 20
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-09-01

IIcimstrcct's inimitabc Hair Col0ring has been
steadily heen growing in favor for over twenty years.
1t acts upon Che acrbcnts at tho roots OF the lair,
and changes its original color by degrees. All in
stantane6us dyes dcadcn and injurc the hair Heinz
streets is 0ot dye but is certain in its results pro-
notes its growth. and is beautiful HAIR DRESSING.
Price 50 cents and S100. Sold by all dealers.
Saratoga Spring Water. sold by all Druggists.
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Nc A RIN Il N EW s
PoRT OF PORTLAND.

Saturday, August 81.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Franconia Sherwood. New York
Steamer New England, Field, Boston for PASSPORT
and st John, NIB.
Sea Z q Glass, tBr) Glass, st John, NIB.
Sch Ambro, (Brl Brown, Hillsboro.
Sch John III Deputy, Sturges, Boston
Sch Essex. Romer, Bost, n.
Sch Orient, Eaton, Bangor.
Sch Abstract Emery, Bangor
Sch Wild Rover, Geyer, Friendship.
Sch anet Snowman, Georgetown.
Sch Napoleon, Roberts, Wiscasset.
am CLEARED.
Barque Richd IRWIN Sherburne, Buenos Ayres-
A & S Spring.
Brig Minnie Miller, Morton, Savannah j S Wins
low.
Brig Quckstey, (Dr) Dickson. st John, ND-John
Porteous.
Brig Geo Burnham. Mcclellan, Daltimore-McGil-
very, RYAN & Davis.
Sch Whitney Long. Hayes. Baltimore.
Sells Ocean, Pnrkis, and Mary Wiley, Spinney,
Boston.
Sch Jcrusha Baker, Barberick, Boston-W New
hall.
Sch Frank Pierce, Grant, Ellsworth = Eastern
Packet Co.
Sch Cyclone, Babbidge, Rockland.
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DIED.

In this city, Au. 81, Freddie W.. only son Of Jos.
H. end Jane A. Thorldike, aged year 20 days.
Funeral services this afternoon. at 3 o'clock.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
In Albany, Aug. IL, John L. French. son of GEORGE
French, aged 90 years.
In Woodstock, Aug. IL, Mr.. Samuel Bryant, aged
IS years.
In Norway. Aug. I, Henry Fox, only son Of Edwin
c. and Elizabeth II Greeley, aged wear months.
In Haowell, Aug, 10, John L. 4. Mcclure, aged
y years.
% years months.
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INSURANCE

T g. Twomblcy, General Insurance re- D nuhIic
IL. would inform his many friends anu t ie Hnsure
generally that he is prepared to conth1 oce Fire Tie
ance Business as Broker and can R,dde e hast a1 e
and Marine Insurance to any extent III @ DesI
ponies in the United States. Attanded 70 0 "''o"
to ny re sn Rice,s Paper Store, No. 1873 Fore St,
where orders can be left. JoAou
1UTUAI, BENEFIT LIRE ms TRANCE co.
M The numerous Policy holders in this popular
6amnanv, and the public generally, are informed
hat its Office IS now established at No. so CONNER
c;ni street. in Thomas' Block.
''''' WARREN SPARROW,
jul 10 State Agent.
TNSURANCE-Losses by the late fire all
l. paid uP-An persons desiring sale Insurance,
may place full confidence in the Companies repre-
sen cd by j. d. SEAVEY, Agent,
Office, II Market Square,
Risks taken as low as in any good Company.
jul20
ETNA INSU ANCE CO.-All parties hav-
II ing claims against the " Ena," arising from
losses by the fire. will please present them at
once for adjustment and payment at our office.
Those effecting insurance are reminded that
t1nue to issue Policies for this favorite Company,
on all insurable property
FOYE, COFFIN g. SWAN, Agents.
Jul20-du 1856 Fore street.
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I,OR SALE-House No. 81 Bracket street. The
i lot is 30 feet front by about 100 feet deep.--
1t contains 10 rooms is very conveniently arran ged
soft water very the line the horse cars and
every way desirable residence. For terms amply
;x,0e DIR u ~
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For Sale or to be leased for q term
rf of Years.
A LOT of land e2xG0 feet on the eastern side OF
II smith street between Cumberland and Oxford
streets, formerly covered by dwelling house No. %
Smith street. Fine Spring In the cellar.
Apply TO SMITH r REED,
Counsellers at Law, Moulton Block Congress ST.
aug23-dtf
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Picked up Adrift.

DETWEEN Green Island and the Cane Iicbts, n
- small Dory painted blue which the owner can
have by proving property and paying charges. In
quire at ). Sargents, No. Portland Pier. aug301w"
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From san r, ancisco.

SAN FRANCIsCo. Dec. 25.-An Idaho
dispatch says the memorial TO Congress
for division of the territory will prob
ably pass the Legislature. 1t is pro-
posed To call the new territory Column
bia.
The late storm extended far north
and prevented the receipt of the usual
amount of wheat. The highest nomi-
nal price is 81 90 and 81 CO; amount re-
mainin. for export l25,OCU tons. Esti-
mated gold sent from the Branch Mint
the lsst year was twenty millions.
A Chihuahua letter of the 18th gives
account ola grand ball given by Juaraz.
At the banquet Gen. Lew Wallace pro-
posed toast to Mexico and the Mex
leans" President Juaraz, in respond
ing - the toast, speaking of the United
States, "they do not desire any of our
territory; they will not insult ia 10y
asking tor it." The official periodical
OF the government says: The idea that
republican government is disposed to
cede to the United States is absolutely
false.
Information of the hanging of Esca-
badO has been received Mt the head
quarter. at New Orleans.
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The Weather.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-Clear and cold;
2 deg. below zero.
PEORIA, H., Dec. 25.-Intensely cold;
10 deg. below zero.
Rock ISLAND, Dec. 2S.-Four degrees
above zero; ice has stopped running III
the river.
QUINCY, H., Dec. %. - Cold and
cloudy.
RACINE, Wis, Dec. %. Clear and
cold.
MADISON, Wis, Dec. 2S.-Clear and
cold; no snow; mercury frozen.
La CROSSE, Wis, Dec. 2o.-Clear and
cold; no prospect of snow; IL degrees
above zero.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Dee. 22.-Clear and
cold.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. %. Clear and cold;
zero.
ST. PAUL, Dec. 2s.-Clear and cold;
s deg. below zero; no snow.
po%vrsN~. Dec. 2S.-Clear and very
cold.
SALT LAKE, Dec. 25.-Cool; raining
last evening.
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TNs,s,spf.1as.h.I

: WASHINGTON, Dec. PA Paris let
fer Of tho lltb inst, Published 10 yfstcr-
DAVIS Courier desc tats Unis, is the SUD
ject of lively comment to-day in dlpio-
matte circles here. Mr.. Seward e1-
presses astonishment at NJ. Rouhers
his famous cable dispatch
of the I'D OF November gross and Of
fensive, as this despatch WAS received
by n. Rouher only on the assurance pi
Mr.. Bigelow that ths American troops
had not occupied Matamoras, and II
was returned to Mr. BigelOw after the
reported occupation was confrrnkd -
1t is contended by foreign diplomats
that France did not receive it. Those
more directly posted iaYA e1isan affairs affair
m0ras affair will offer to Napoleon a
pretext for the further delay in with
drawing his expeditiOnary forces.
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Indian DimcuItie

ST. LoUIs, Dec. 29.-The following
brief particulars Of the recent massacre
on the plains were received on the 2lst
inst: A detachment Of troops, consist
ing Of eighty-four men and three officers,
started from Fort Phil. Kearney, taking
the road to Montana, and when Il Q
miles from the fort the troops were at
tackled and surrounded by 300 Indians.
and after most desperate fight every
one WAS killed. 1t is reported that the
loss of the Indians greatly exceeded the
number Of troops engaged. Sufficient
reiaforcements have been sent from Fit.
Laramee to protect military posts along
that route.
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Reported Re,isnation-Foreign Az
fairs.

New YORK, Dec. 29-It is reported
that Collector Smythe has resigned.
The latest Foreign news states that
the mi ssion Of General Fleury TO Flor
ence, refers to the Roman question. All
idea of the Pope leaving Rome is aban-
doned.
Bazaine telegraphed TO Napoleon,
December 3rd, as follows: "Maximil.
ian is still in Mexico, and has not de-
cided regarding his future movements.
The evacuation of Mexico being requir-
ell To be completed by March, it is
urgent that transports should arrive
without delay. General Sherman and
Minister Campbell arrived at Vera Cruz
on the goth, aud left on the 30th. They
appear to be animated by sentiments OF
most conciliatory character"
The Vienna Press says \ rupture be-
tween Greece and Turkey is inevitable.
The civil war in Japan is suspended.
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7 From New Orleans,

NEW ORLEANS, Dee. Blowing to
the inclemency of the weather the pro-
sramme arranged for our-door amuse-
ments for the excursionists was aban-
doned. The entire party left to-day by
rail.
They have been very cordially re-
ceived, and their intercourse with the
people frank and free.
Mr.. Wade, of Ohio, seems the most re-
tired and reticeut of the party.
Gen. Howard made q favorable i'm
preston among men hereas to a sincere
desire to act fairly and do right by all.
The Investigating committee are
taking evidence for the defence.
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Iu..ranee swipdic-Fire.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 29.-Mr. Abbott,
Mayor of Eaton. who represented the
fictitious McFailden in the attempted
insurance swindlc, suddenly left Eaton
yesterday for parts unknown. Abbott
was agent for one of the insurance COM
panies which had given policies to
McFadden.
The fire last night destroyed Samuel
Weinder's slaughter-house, Henry Kess-
ler's tannery, and two adjoining dwell
ings. Loss Sl0.000-insured.
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New York Market.
NEW YORK. December !

NEW YORK, December %.
COTTON-Higher and active at 34a
BAY.
FLOUR-very firm; quotations I'M
changed.
wHEAT-Quiet and firm; 2 05 for No.
Ohio spring.
CORN-Duil and heavy.
OATS-Quiet at 63a64t.
PORK-Firmer; sales of 5000 barrels
of new ut 81 00aA 10; old 10 25al9 81.
DRESSED HOGS-Higher; siaS5 for
Western.
LARD-Firmer; 1l3a12s.
WOOL-32a65 for domestic fleece;
36a525 for pulled.
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Ln.atAer. raeiae sial,ksaa.

= SAN FRASCisco, Dee. 29.-The survey
of the Southern Pacific railroad has
commenced.I A large amount of stock
has been taken. There WILDE ne diff
Guilty in disposing of the remainder.
The ground viii be broken to Califor-
MIA early next spring.
Rain is falling steadily here to-day.
Mercury sixtJ-two and half.
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COMMERCIAL RECORD
baltimore Cattle MARKET.
RsITINoRE, Dec, y


BEEF CATTLE.-The offerings at the
scales during the past week amounted
to 81 head, against 800 last week: OF
the receipts "a head came from West
Virginia, ~ from Ohio, and 80 from
Southwest Virginia, over the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad; Is from Fauquier
county, Virginia. &c from Southwest
Virginia, and IS from Maryland, on
foot. OF the number offered, % head
were snld to farmers to keep over, 81
driven to Philadelphia and New York,
and the balance taken by Baltimore
butchers. Prices to-day ranged as fol-
lows: Scalawags and old Cows 4as5:
Stock Cattle Sc; fat cattle q 25a7 80; and
good to prime 50aS ~ per lO0 lbs.
with few at shade better.
SnEEp.-There is not 4 plentiful sup
ply in market, but the demand is lin
tied; sales this week Mt 4ia6 cents per
ID. gross-no change.
HOGs.-' lie supply is equal 10 the
demand; sales to packers this week at
SaS %, and to butchers at s 25a9 10 per
100 net, Us to quality.
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Aa,ensnr 10 Eacape,

7. CINcINNATI, Dec. 29.-Hanson Bnm-
gardner, sentenced to be hung on the
18th of February, at Marietta, Ohio, for
killing John Thomas Enbank, last Sep
tember, made an attempt to escape from
iail Yesterday. He knocked down and
severely injured Deputy Sheriff Baker,
but was finally secured, after being shot
in the face and shoulder by another Oh
tcer.
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The Snow Blockade.

ERIE, Pa. Dec. 29.-In consequence
ofthe snow blockade there is large
accumulation ofeastern bonnd freights
at this and points west, which the Em-
pire line is sending forward as rapidly
as possible over the Philadelphia and
Erie ronte. that being the only route
open eastward. Passengers are also ac-
formulating here.
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BY STEAMER.
The CsIIie.y Expiosions-The Fenian
Alns m.

New YORK, Dec. 29.-The steamer
Australasia, from Liverpool, arrived
this morning, having been aground;
The steamer Pasmanew, arrived at
Southampton with yellow fever from
West Indies. Ont of eighteen cases,
there were eleven deaths ON the pas
sage.
The details of the explosion at Oaks
Colliery, show three hundred and eight
deaths. The second explosion caused
twenty-eight more deaths, mostly min
ing engineers and foremen Ut neighbor-
ing collieries. Two more explosions on
the same day, caused the search to be
suspended. Another explosion occurred
near Staffordshire seventy-four lives
were lost,
The Fenian alarm is reported as sub
siding in Ireland, and no more ar
rests are reported.
The claim against Mr.. Arman, in
France, by the United States, is 2,2oO, QUO
francs, which is the amount paid by the
Confederates for ships Of war.
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Destruction Of Rnil cad Train
. ondcd " ifh PetroIeum,

1oLsAS, N. Y, Dec BOA train Of
cars. heavily laden with petroleum. on
the Erie railroad, caught fire ut -Culia
Summit station, near this place, yester'
day, destroying the cars and oil. The
fire probably originated from sparks
from the locomotive The conductoI
was badly bnrned, butlit is believed his
Injuries are not fatal. Various passen'
ger trains were delayed some ten hours,
AS the track was impossible on account
of the sleepers being burned by the OIL
which ran over the earth in the vicinity
in great abundance.