The Portland daily press., 1867-10-15

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Ss53.os and interest. The notes were given in 1851
TO raise money for the York and Cumberland Rail-
road signed by the Treasurer and endorsed by plain
TIN, defendant an Others, who were Directors. The |
notes were paid by plaintiff. Not finished
%. Smith. strout s. Gage.
The Kegattas ON the Hudsen.
From New York papers we learn that in |
tense interest was excited in the late races on |
the Hudson river, especially on the last day, |
and In the second race and which was for |
seulls of the first degree. Mr.. Pepinbrnk, of |
the Albany Mutuals, entered the G. G. Cook;
Edward Smith, of the New York Atlanta
Club, entered and rcwed the boat Atalonta;
Anthony Graves entered the Adam Cook; w.
ii. Snyder entered boat w. r. Hills; Pioneers,
of Albany, entered the boat Spray; William
Randall, of Portland, entered the boat Bob
Williams; j. Tyler, Jr., entered the boat
Union, of the Boston Boat Club, for his own
rowing.
This was mostexeiting and admirable race,
the contestants being all champion oarsmen
and gallant rowers. The scene as the boats
took position at the starting point was most
absorbing one and attracted the intense gaze
OF the people. The eye, straining from the
west shore of river. from the grand stand and
the judges floating stard situatedin the river,
was most eager and passionate. Everybody
was eagerly intent at this and the few subse-
quent moments, upon the starting of the good
ly champions, which took place at 8 o'clock q
minutes and seconds. At the start it APP
peared that only four boats were in the race
As they left the starting point the boats were
abreast. Approaching the judges floating
stand, Randall, the, red-shirted Portland, was
not quite even with the Others and the four
passed the grand stand again nearly abreast
and SO remained for a considerable time previ-
GUS to reaching the turning point. Here the
contest was really and glorouslys exciting,
while the contestants nerved themselves to
well nigh indispensable speed, turning the
stake boat within twenty four seconds of each
other. On the home stretch, and as they
neared the score the popular enthusiasm ran
exceedingly high, and bets were freely made
and taken that Randall, the gallant Portland
er, would win the race against the field Near
ing still closer the score, lusty and yocferous.
cheering greeting the rowers At this point in
the river on the east side of the grand stand.
it transpired that s NTH, pulling the boat Alta
Ianta, of the Atalanta Club of New York,
fouled Randall, rowing the Bob Williams. 1t
appeared that such fouling had occurred three
times during the race. The prize was conse-
quently awarded to Randall, amid the sympa-
thy and hearty cheering OF the immense crowd
that had by this time gathered all around the
course. Randall came in 26:27. '''"
The medals won by Randall and Williams
an,,fa II. II q N
opposite the Post Office. They were as fol-
lows:
| On the first day, in the second race-Single
SOULS, second degree. Association medal won
| by Randall.
Second day-Third race-Double sculls, first
degree; boat N Greene rowed by Williams &
Randall. Two Association class medals.
Third dav-Second race-Single SOULS, first
| degree. Won by Randall. Association medal.
| In addition to the above gold medals the
young men brought home two silver ones pre-
| sented them by boat clubs in New York.
THEArRE.-The play of Nobody's Daughter
was produced, for the third time, on Mon
day evening, at Deering Hall, and the little
| catches and hindrances almost unavoidable
upon the presentation of a new play were
avoided No play has yet been placed upon
the Portland boards full of exciting inter
| est where the incidents follow so fast, and run
into each other, keeping up the excitement
and attracting the attention of the spectator
throughout the whole performance as Nobo-
dys Daughter. The audiences have testified
their appreciation of the play by the most
generous applause, and SO intent has been the
excitement that, frequently, spontaneous APP
plause would arise while the actors were re-
peating their roles. The play is well placed
on the stage, with new scenery, dresses &C.
and is performed in capital style. 1t will be
repeated this evening, and we advise every one
to go and see the performance. No one will
regret spending an evening to witness il. Sc
cure reserved seats at the box Office for your
self and ladies during the day
AN OYSTER SUPPER-Webster & Burns.
successors to Kyle & Thunborg, last evening
threw open their doors and invited the mem
beers of the press of this city to come and eat of
the good things prepared for them. A goodly
number of these daily tolers for the public
veal accepted the invitation and sat down to a
most excellent supper. We should Judge from
evidence exhibited last evening that Webster
& Burns know how to keep genteel saloon"
Their rooms are tastefully fitted up, and every
thing is in its place. Many good articles are
often spoiled in cooking, as we all know. and
even oysters are not always an exception. But i
ON this pleasant occasion the most fastidious
had no reason to complain and epicures were
highly gratified with the entertainments These
rooms are centrally located, and the gentlemen
who now occupy them may be assured OF a
generous patronage if they continue to keep
up to the standard they erected last evening"
May success crown all their endeavors to min
lister to the wants of their patrons 1908
CALL ACCEPTED. Rev. Alexander Kent. of
Halifax, N. s., has received and accented a
call from the Second Ungersalist Society. of
this city, to become their pastor. Mr.. Kent
has been supplying the pulpit of that Society
for a few weeks, and quite acceptably; and
hence has arisen the cali for his services more
permanently. He is young man of good
parts and pleasing address, and comes highly |
recommended. The time of commencing his
labors is not yet fixed. stst -si40S,+s,
This Society seems to be advancing steadilv |
in the road of success, and has been mucb en- |
=" ''io ohoie oitue since It's Inaugural
ton. Its members have well settled the oues |
ton that they are to be permanency among |
the religious organizations of the city; and the |
erection OF commodious church building ON |
their old lot is only question of time with |
them.
DUPREz & BENEDICT's New ORLEANS MIN
sTRELs.-ltis almost unnecessary to remind |
our readers that the above champ;on troune |
are announced to appear at Mechanics Hall
Friday and Saturday evenings, Oct. 18th and
18TH This troupe is too thoroughly known
and highly appreciated to need comment from
the press. This city has a reputation for her
high appreciation of this order of talent con-
sequently they are sure to draw. This is the
Oldest, best organized travelling troupe on the
American continent, and their entertainments
are unrivaled. Their jokes are original and
would excite the risibles of the greatest cvnie
that ever lived. Yet they CAREFUL, avoid any
thing that would have tendency to offend
the ears OF the most fastidious.
FAIR-The Fair in contemplation b, the Ia
dies of the Second Parish in aid Of the PAY