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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-04
CHINA.

THE SEA, SHORE, AND ATMOSPHERE OF THE
CELESTIAL KINGDOM - On TIE BEACH OF
HONG KONG.
Prom Our Special Correspondent -
Hone KoSG, May 2j 1868.
With our Treaty Commissioners of in the Great
Republic, it is not possible for us here to make any
treaty with the powers tbet direct the weather
which. at this spot during the season now opening,
is anything but encouraging TO tourist who desires
TO keep cool and dry. How could it be otherwise
down here In the tropics throughout the continuance
of the southwest monsoon Alternate hours Of clear
and cloudy skies; of blazing sunshine, with its fur
nace-like heat or heavy thunder gusts with
volumes of rain falling upon the parched earth in the
great drops peculiar to these southern climates
With scarcely breeze to keep one cool, we are
forced to hxuriate in punkahs and fans and
stimulate our fading actvtywith the products Of the
colder zones ice, and curious liquors made In
strange countries beyond the seas" Hong Kong i'm,
pressed the subscriber with its warm greeting and
since frat appearing upon the scene, six days ago,
there has been no change OF weather to work In him
corresponding change Of mind. Oh, you denizens OF
the Bay City Of the Golden State, while you are en-
joying the cooling "trades' which so gently blow
across your sandy peninsula contrast your lot with
those who are doomed here t9 dwell where orags and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-04

II ia then that the town Is illuminated tier upon tier
of lights ascend the mountain-side. giitterlng
through the darkness like huge pyramid OF stars
and in the background the rugged sides OF the peak
wrapped in somber robes looms gradually up until
Its summit to kiss the glttering heavens winch
ara spread above, |
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-04

On the 27th ult. Peoria, Ia. was lively
place fight In which the lris the Germans aud the
notice engaged ragged for two hours I'm the afternoon.
During the acaa boy Of nine years was carried TO the
caabooso In beastly state OF ntoxieation store ON
from home aid become celebrated equestrennes with
Lakes Circus; and number OF street fights took
place In tho evening On the night before, coa.-
20. out OF bed dressed himself his wifes cothe
went TO shed aud hanged himself Besides these says
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

AS matter of public interest we publish
the following note addressed by prominent cit
lzens of Portland to the railroad commission
erS:
PORTLAND, Oct. 6, 1868.
To the Railroad Commissioners of Maine- Gen
Henen.
The undersigned merchants and citizens OF
Portland, believing that the Atlantic & St
Grand Trunk railway of Canada has done and
is doing much to promote the interests of this
city and OF this State, respectfully call your
attention to the following considerations:
That, in consequence of the extraordinarily
heavy trains caused by the enormous freight
traffic of the road, the railway in question has
necessarily got into a bad condition.
That, we are assured and believe that its
managers are now using every effort to put
the road in thoroughly good order, having re-
Gently made large contracts for iron, which is
now going down as fast as possible
Tnat, VIC have reason to believe that interests
hostile to Portland are using unfair means to
break down this enterprise.
For these reasons we respectfully ask your
lenient consideration of the railway, and re-
quest that you will forbear active measures
against it.
j. B. Brown & Sons; Churchill, Brown &
Manson; Fl. N. Jose; VIM. w. Woodbury.;
Rensselaer, Cram; Fl. NJ. Payson; G. F. Shep-
ley; John Lynch; L. Washburn, Jr.; A. w.
ID. Clapp; Jacob Mcclellan; Josiah H. Drum
mond; S. E. Spring; Saml. j. Anderson; T.
q. Hersey; st. j. Smith, j. L. Farmer.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

PLASTER-Ths market is firm at eur quota
tons OF last week. Cargo sales have been made at
our quotations.
RICE-The demand except for immediate use is
small. Our quotations maintained
SALT-There has been'a slight advance in coarse
salt for packing purposes. The demand from the
country contin aes to be good.
SOAPS-At the reduced prices, Leathe g. Cores
steam refined soaps find good market, and are in
demand in all parts of the State.
SUGARS-The market is very quiet. There is a
good demand for Portland sugars and prices are un-
changed from our quotations of last week.
TEAS-The market is very firm for all kinds of
| teas They have advaued In New York but our
| jobbers are selling at old prices.
| Observation-Disclosures the reduction in the price
Of gold TINS TINS i very finn. The demand at pres
| VARNISH-The demand is moderate and prices
are steady at our quotations.
WOOL-The transact ions have been light. We
quote good grades of pulled and fleece at 42045c.
| ACCOMPLISHMENTS for Cuba are more moder-
ate The engagements since our last report are as
follows schooner Vesta hence to Havana at 35c for
moasses shocks, Acc for sugar hid shocks and 25c
| tor sugar boxes; bark Shawmut from Ellsworth to
side of Cuba at 25c for sugar boxes; brig Catawba
| from Wiscasset. to N side Of Cuba at 26c for box
| shocks; brig f Merrym from Gardiner to N side
| OF Cuba at 26c for sugar boxes; bark L Stoker
hence to Cardenas at Csc for sugar boxes, 35e for
mOasses Shocks 40c for sugar hid shocks and 50
| hoops on deck; new brig Rowland hence to Bar
badoes at 12c per bushe tor oats under deck SO for
| hay and Sc for hay on deck-all gold; brig Julia f
Carney from Wiscasset to side of Cuba at 25c fol
sugar boxes under deck and 81 for boards on deck
| bark Henry Lord hence to Cardenas. at 25c fol
sugar boxes 5c for molasses shocks and 40c for
| ar hid shooksi bark Augustine KObbe hence e
| Matanzas at 25c for box shocks; brig George "
Chester hence to Cardenas or Matanzls, at 25c fol
| box shocks: schooner Maggie a Smith, hence to st
| John N at 15c for -four.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12
Extract from letter from Jerusalem.

lLAAGIdCb ifUlu u ltJleT lTOu C6EuSdlem.I
"We started early to ascend Mt. Olivet, to
behold the sun gid the minarets and towers of
the devoted city, from the place where memo
ry, stirred by thousand associations, should
exalt the mind as well as the eye to the inspi-
ration of the scene. Well is the voyager re-
paid for long travels, horrid roads, antediluvian
cookery, squalid companionship and the i'm
portunites of begging, thieving Arabs. Well
would it have repaid you, oh! man of COM
merce and the crucible and well might you
have been reminded of your own city, for here
painted upon board nailed against one of the
huge ancient olive trees, under which the sa-
cred martyrs toiled for the sins of the world.
eighteen hundred years ago, were these famil-
lar figures, S. T.-1S60-X. We do not know
who did it but no doubt some poor invalid
traveller, cured by the Plantation Bitters, wish
ed to advertise their virtues in place from
which all knowledge flows"
MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to the best i'm
ported German Cologne, and sold at half the
price. eod&w
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

WzsTsRooK--TowN MEETEG.-To-day the
which has been called upon the petition of
few croaking, penny-wise and pound foolish
individuals, together with some good names
got on the petition by the former, to see if the
town will reconsider q vote passed at its an
nual meeting last spring to build sewer
through one of the public streets of Saccarap.
pa. The sewer is rapidly approaching couple
ton and the worst of the Job is already over.
To abandon the work now would be throwing
away all the town has expended without do
ing the slightest good whatever. The sewer
is a matter of necessity, and nothing but the
forbearance of many citizens of the viii
| lage has prevented the town from incurr.
| ing heavy damages annually, in conse.
| quence of the want of this long needed outlet
| to the large brook, which springs and flows
through the middle Of this village, filing eel
lars and nearly driving out of house and home
a large neighborhood. An outrage of THU
kind would not have been endured so long bu,
for the continual hope that the town would Al
last do them Justice, and abate the nuisance
There is no doubt that the town is liable fo
for damages for every Overflow
1t would seem to be cruelty unknown I,
precedent to discontinue work, undertake,
after so long delay for the partial redemptio,
of Saccarappa for its proverbial mud, and W.
hope all voters in the town will attend tn
meeting, and consider carefully the conse
quences, before abandoning much neede
public improvement, now well underway.
| L. n
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12
Superior Cour,,

NOVEMBER TERM-GoDDARD, j., PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-No. Alb. T. Marten. VS.. VIM. Y
Ford. Assumpsit to recover for articles furnished
brig jeremiah, at Boston, in 1866 Verdict for de-
fendant.
Putnam. Davis q, Drummond
No. 313-Martn Tigh VS.. Afford Dyer, appellant
Assumpsit on account annexed for digging well
The defence is non-fulflment of contract and paw
ment. Tried before the presiding Judge without the
Intervention OF ajury.
Deane'@ Ferrhi. Carleton.
The follow ng cases are in order for trial to-day:
5O-kelley VS. Grand Trunk Railway Company.
1S2-RObinson vs. Anderson.
Cottages VS.. Dill.
FRIDAY.
197-Frost ct al. VS., Thompson ct al
19s-Frost ct al. VS.. Libby.
SATURDAY.
54-Loring VS.. Richards ct ais.
MONDAY.
176-Witham vs. Inhabitants of New Gloucester.
165-Latham VS.. Holden.
59-Young VS.. Barbour,
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

LIST OF PATENTS issued to Maine inventors
and bearing date of Nov. 10, reported for the
Press by VIM. H. Clifford, ESQ., Solicitor OF
American and Foreign Patents, 3O1 - Con.
gress street:
Andrew M. Hall, Falmouth, potato digger
j. II. Hamilton, Dexter, valves at the end Of
tubes.
S. j. Merrill, Falmouth, assignor to D. A
Young and NJ. c. Merrill, same place, medical
plaster.
L. Fl. Morrill,, West Cumberland, horse
rakes.
james Potter, Portland, railroad, ante-dated
Oct. %, 1868.
c. w. Bond, Bidde ford assignor to self and
j, A Gould same place, bill les.
G. B: Dunton, Lincolnvlle, reefng and furl-
ing sails.
Cyrus Fl: Hardy, Bath, assgnor to self and
b. W. White, same place, saw horses.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

The one .story house on Gerrish's Island
Kittery, owned by Mr.. Thomas Billings and
occupied by Mr.. Fuller, was totally destroy
ed by fire, with most of its furniture, at 4
O'Clock, Tuesday morning. Loss about $500.
The Republicans of Kittery are to celebrate
the election of Grant and Colfax by grand
Jubilee in Armory and Hayes Halls, Kittery
noreslue, next Friday evening. The exercises
include supper, dance, &c.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

The town of Starks held a ,ooo+;, loo
Thursday to see if the town wonld vote - 1o 90,
of $4,000 in aid of the Somerset railroad ~
condition that it should pass thronob n %
town. We learn that the friends of the r rna'
failed to secure vote in its fay +. avs"
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

UNIvERsALIsT FAIR.-Considerin the nasty
weather there was very fair attendance last
evening at the City Hall. The ladies of the
Second Universalist Society display a large
variety of articles, useful as well as ornaments
al, and calculated to suit all tastes. There is a
SybiPs Cave, where a charming young lady
will give you the best of fortunes; a very
pretty pagoda, illuminated by Chinese lanterns,
presided over by another young miss who dis
penses sweets; and little marquee where two
young ladies will sell you glass of refreshing
beverage. Mrs. Weaver, of Biddeford, kept
the audience ON the broad smile by her admi.
rable recitation of a humorous poem, while
music was interspersed during the pauses in
the evenings entertainment.
This evening there will be an Old Folk
Concert in which some % or 30 singers will
engage. A dinner will be served up at noon
to-day. Those persons who reside at remote
places from their business can have good and
substantial dinner severed up to them by the
ladies at the hall. Go and help good cause
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12
ga Standard Remedy"

Such an article is 'Dr Tobias Venetian Lini-
ment" 1t has stood before the public for 21 years.
and has never failed giving satisfaction In single
instance. Every drop of this valuable compound is
mixed by DR. Tobias himself therefore can always he
relied upon 1t is warranted superior to any other
for the cure of Chronic Rheumatism, Tootbaebe
Headache, Sore Throat, Vomiting Frosted Feet
Mumps, Crodp, Burns, Cuts, Sea Sickness. Insect
Stings, Sprains, Cholera, Cholic, Spasms Dysenterv
Bruises. Colds, Coughs, Old Sores, Swellinps. pain
in the Limbs, Back and Chest. There is no medicine
in the 'World' that stands more on its own merits
than the "Venetian Liniment." Thousands of Ger.
ticates can be seen at the Doctors office attestno
to its rare virtues. The great sale for DR. Toh,as
Venetian Liniment, has induced several unprinci-
pied persons to counterfeit this Valuable Remedy:
purchasers cannot be too careful to see that CDR.
TOBIAS venetian Linim nt'' is stamped on the glass,
done up in yellow paper, and signed ISL Tobias.
All otners are dangerous counterfeits and although
tney may resemble the Venetian Liniment in color
anu sihtli, beware of them. Sold by all Druggists
anu pe seoreneepers throughout the United States
Tlce on cts and 81 per bottle Depot 10 Park Place
Ne" iork' oc2Seod&eow1m
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12
Portland and Vicinity.
New Advertisement this DAY.

SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Piano-Fortes-S. A. Stevens & Co.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
City Hall-Concert by Camilla Urso.
Deering Hall-Theatre.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Closing Sale-E. M. Patten g. Co.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Feather Renovator-J. S. Peasley.
Augusta House-Turner g. Williams.
Proposals., NJ. Lancaster.
Houses Tor Sale Geo. &. Davis & Co.
NONRESIDENT Taxes-H. W. Hersey.
Situation as Bo0k-Keeper Wanted,
Notice-Russell Lewis. -
10 Persons wishing Dress Maker.
Agent Wanted-O. D. Lee.
Rooms to Let without Board.
Book-Keeper Wanted.
Packages of Hardware Lost,
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

THEATRE.-Mr. G. G. Chase rece ives COM
plimentary benefit tonight at Deering Hall.
Mr.. Chase has been identified with Portland
amusements for long time. AS an agent for
theatrical and musical entertainments he has
given great satisfaction to both employers and
the public, number of whom have taken this
opportunity to express in a substantial manner
their recognition of his services. He has but
recently recovered from long illness which
has been of great expense to him, while, at the
same time, he has been unable to do anything
towards his support. Lastly, he is Portland
boy, and this fact alone should fill the house.
Mr. Chase has worked hard for his native city,
now let his native city do the right thing by
him.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

New BRICK BLoCK.-The new brick block
on Temple street, erected by Mr.. G. Fl. Ad-
ans, former proprietor of the Preble House, is
progressing finely, and the exterior presents a
neat and beautiful appearance, rising three
stories from the ground, with balcony in
front on the third floor. The interior will
soon be completed the clustering having al
ready commenced. On the ground floor are
to be a number of handsome and spacious
stores. On the second floor there will be some
fine apartments, which are intended for tene-
ments, and will be finished with all the mod
erh conveniences. Mr.. G. Fl. How, the archi-
tect, has planned it admirably. The whole
building reflects much credit ON the workmen
employed. -.--.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12
Permanent Care for Catnrrh! A W,

Permanent Care for Catarrh! Won
DERFUL DISCOVERY ! 1t you have an offensive dis
charge from the head nostrils INSTRUCTED or dry:
partial loss Of hearing or smellling pain over the
eyes, or substance sticking in the throat affecting
the voice. get DR.. KENNEDY's
"Permanent Cure for Catarrh!o
1t completely eradicates all of the above symptoms
OF this oathsome disorder, and is curing thousands
who had become discouraged with using Snuffs and
caustic solutions. This wonderful remedy is sold
by all druggists, and is warranted to cure any case
OF Catarrh not complicated with other disease JOHN
+. HENRY Successor to Demas Barnes.& COL 21
Park Row, New York, Sole Agent.
Persons sending 1925 and history of their case to
DIR. A. S. KENNEDY, Auburn, New York, will re-
ceve his personal attention, and the Remedy, ex-
pressly adapted to their condition, will be sent by
return mail postage paid. oc13-sNd&wsw
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

NJ. L. A.-The anxiously watched event of the
past fortnight takes place tomorrow evening
The great American prima-donna will make
her first appearance in Portland theJ To
say that City Hall will be we'll filed, or even
crowded, hardly expresses the size of the audi
ence that we hope and expect to see in atten.
dance. The word packed" comes nearer the
truth Only fifty cents for reseryed seat
Why, in New York and Boston, where fine
concerts by the best talent are simply in the
order of things, the price of tickets is ore dol
lar, and even then premiums as high as ftts
dollars have been given for choice of seats
The sale OF seats for the first concert in Bos
ton we think reached four thousand dollars
Then be mindful, We public, of the treat you
will lose if you fail to attend, and secure your
tickets during the day.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

HOUSES vs. RENTs.--Ifany of our citizens who
are paying from 5000 to $4OO rent, yearly, will
consider the fact it will be found that in very
short time they pay away sufficient sum to
insure them home of their own. We COM
mend this fact more particularly to our young
men, whom we wish to be permanent citizens
of Portland. With the glorious prospect of
the completion of the Portland & Ogdensburg
and other railroads leading to this city, an
abundant supply of water, which guarantees
us an increased population and additional
manufacturing establishments, one cannot fail
to see that real estate must rapidly increase in
value. 1t will be seen by our advertising col
umns that George r. Davis & Co. offer great
inducements for purchasers.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

RATHER MIsTAKEN.-Two gentlemen were
conversing together yesterday morning, one OF
whom had just arrived from Augusta, the 9th.
er a resident of this city. "What terrific
snow storm you must have had," says the out
of town speaker; "when 1 left Augusta this
morning they had sleighing there, but 1 sec
that on Congress street you can Just see the
hats OF the passers by on the opposite side. y
The Portland gentleman informed him that
what he took for snow banks were simply mud
banks; but, says he, "if you really want to see
mud you must visit Exchange street; we don't
call those little ant ills, mud'''
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

OCTOBER TERM-TAPLEY, j., PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-Jacob Harris VS.. Georg, W. Par
ker Trespass against the Sheriff for an act of his
Deputy (Crossman) for taking store of goods sched-
uled at some $780, The defence is that the proper
ty did not belong to Harris. but to one VIM. j. Har-
mon, and it was attached by Crossman as Harmon's
property; that the sale from Harmon to Harris was
in fraud of creditors. The plaintiff is through with
his evidence and stops. The defendant will open his
side this morning.
Orr-Simmons. -Larrabee-Drummond
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

STORE BREAKING.-The store of Messrs
Emery & Waterhouse was entered Tuesday
night by robber, who clambered over the
roofs of Brownies and Deake's blocks to the
roof of Emery & Warehouses; store, bored
into the scuttle in the roof and then unlocked
the fastening and descended into the store He
had selected a choice assortment of the best
cutlery, which he placed in reticule he carried
with him, when he was disturbed by private
Waterman, who, seeing or hearing something
suspicious, unlocked the door and entered the
store with his dog. The dog soon nosed out
the burglar, who fled up stairs, leaving all his
plumber, and escaped by the way he had enter
ad
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12
Batche,or,s uat- Dva

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world
The only true and perfect Dye-Harmess, Reliable
Instantaneous. No disappointment No ridiculous
tints. Remedies the ill effects Of Bad Dyes Invig-
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brocn. Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers; and
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The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
For %2.4OOit

nNE half OF a % story double house, con-
~ tainng II finished rooms, arranged for tw o
families, gas ana water up stairs and down; house
renting for 300 per annum. Terms one-balf cash,
BAL one year. Situated in a good neighborhood be-
tween Cumbe Gland and Oxford SIS. Smith. A
good opportunity Tor investment or tor one desrous
OF a home. This property is offered one thousand
dollars less than market value. -
Apply to GEO X. DAVIS, & CO.,
no12d1w Dealers in Real Estate.
Argus cOOy
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12
For $4,000!

4 n opportunity for mechanic with small CAPT.
"a tall 10 secure n home. % story hnnse ar
ranged for two FAMILIES, situated on corner Iot "a
by Is, within ten minutes walk of the Post Office,
in good neighborhood, and where property cannot
fail 10 increase In value. y
Terms only 500 down, balance $500 per anpum.
One half of house Will rent for $3.50.
GEO. R. DAVIS & CO.,
nov12d1w Argns cow
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

" The Carriers of the "PREss - are not allowed
to sell papers sngly or by the week. under any cir
cumstances. Persons who are, or have been, recev-
ing the PRESS" in this manner, will confer a tav-
or by leaving word at this office
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

MORTALITY OF PoRTLAND.-The whole num-
n,av ., deaths in this city reported during the
''ion'n OF October was 49, of these there died of
ton Of ImppeSon, IL Tumor, 2; Dropsy. 1: Conges
SIS Disease Of Inflammation Of Bowels, q ParaIy-
Apoplexy, i; Dro r Heart q Disease Of Liver, /;
Est i Ians & sei?s{ Masn ea
Braiu. Typhoid Fever, l. C1 conn i 1t; Disease of
Total, 4S. y Stubborn, l.
twess 10 and 90 between 81
80 and 49, between 40 and So 81 betweegn between
2; between go and TO- A between 70 and 20 n S ~
born, Total 4S. - quill
4s. Total
Whole number of deaths in October, 1867, IL
LOUIS BUNoE
Superintendent of Burials
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

LARGE RoBBERY.-We are informed that
the house of Alexander Longfellow, ESQ. in
Westbrook, was entered Monday night and
was robbed of large sum of money. bonds to
the amount OF S25OO, and various articles. The
whole loss is said to be $4,000 Mr.. L. was
absent from home at the time, and, we believe
has not yet returned
The same night the house of Mr. Dow. of
the firm of johnson & Dow, which is near Mr..
Longfellow's, was entered through a window.
The scoundrel obtained possession of the pants
of Mr.. d. and some ladies apparel.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

The DEsERET NEWS, the Mormon organ at
salt Lake city, predicts that New York. AL
bany and Boston will be utterly overthrown
by an earthquake. 1t bases its propbesv unon
the words of an eminent Mormon bshop ut-
tered some thirty-six years ago, and upon the
approach of the great tidal wave that saemo
moving round the globe
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12
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and Ii it has fallen out create new growth. by its
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It's the best HAIR DRESSING in the world,
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Price Sl.oO. Fer sale by all druggists.
X. T. HALL g. CO., Nashua, N. II. Proprietors.
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The Portland daily press., 1868-11-12

DoNNELLY's foolish bolt cost us dear in Min
nesota, a Democrat having been elected to
Congress in place of that factious and frac-
tious Republican. The vote stood, Wilson.
Democrat, 1886; Andrews, regular Republic
can candidate, 1884; Donnelly, boiling Repub-
Iican candidate, 9479.