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The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
Review Of the Portland Markets,
WEEK ENDING April Il, 1868.

The recent storm 50 impeded the travelling In this
State that country merchants have not come in in
such numbers usual In the fore part OF the
month of April. Yet there has been a fair business
transacted here in all branches. Orders have been
received where merchants could not make it con-
venient to come along, and the movements in mer-
chandise have been kept lively.
The gold market has been very steady since our
last report at 13s913s these two points being the
lowest and the highest closing Saturday at 1852
Monday, 18th, it opened at 1884 and advanced to
1889, at which price it closed. Tuesday, 14th 1t
opened at 1881 but dropped and closed at 1884
APPLES-The market is abundantly supplied
with Baldwns and pri es have dropped to "A 5OGS5
for No. 1s Dried apples continue dull at 12Sl15c
for cored and sliced.
ASHEs-There is no change. The demand is
BEANS-The demand continues to be good and
prices are very firm at our quotations,
BREAD-There is fair demand for hard bread at
BOX SHOOKS-There is an increased demand for
box shocks and prices have advanced TO 75a8Oc,
BUTTER-There Is better supply in the market
45d50c though higher price has been obtained ior
some very superior tubs.
CANDLES-There is a steady demand tor Trow-
bridges moulds at our quotations.
CHEESE-There is a tair demand for the article
and prime grades OF Maine, Vermont and New
York cheese are quick at TIC.
COAL-The stocks have been replenisbed by re-
cent arrivals and dealers have reduced the prices tor
prime an,hracites to $S9$S 30, delivered.
COOPERAGE-The market is entirely bare and
there is a good demand for molasses Shocks Prices
remain wi hout change.
CORDAGE- The demand Is very light, and the
market is steady at our quotations.
DRUGS AND DYES-Busine 8 has improved and
sales have incr ased. No change in prices.
DUCK-Under the advanced price Of The raw ma
teria the prices of Portland ducks have been raised
to soc for No. and 800 for No. 10. The demand
continues to be large.
DRY GOODS-The market continues firm for all
cotton goods and the demand for them has been
quite active. There seems to be no probability of
material is said to be short Desirable spring wool
ems are sought for and prices have an upward ten
dency. the business transactions in dry goods have
been fair.
FISA-There has been an improved demand for
the home and for the Western trade. Large sales
are prevented for want of stocks. Prices firm at
our quotations ri
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15

FEMALE GAMBLERS. - The Washington
Chronicle asserts that there are two fashion
able gambling houses in that city, both within
half a dozen squares of the Treasury Building
which are exclusively for the uses of ladies'
At those places, at nearly all hours of the day,
may he found richly dressed ladies, connected
with families whose standing is high in the
community, earnestly engaged in faro, and
stalking their money with an abandon that
would excite surprise. The sterner sex is rig
idly excluded, and the players feel themselves
secure from the intrusion of watchful fathers
or angry husbands, while they at the same
time place firm reliance on the silence of their
fair companions. 1t is rumored that certain
divorce case now pending in the District Court
is attributable in measure to the squandering
of husbands money on the tables of one of
these places = Madame Rumor placing the
amount of the losses as high as $4,000,
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15

Mr.. LYNCH, Representative in Congress
from this District, introduced bill in the
House, on Monday, which is of considerable in
terest to shipOwners. Section five of the reg
istry act of 1892 requires all shipowners to
make oath to their ownership and fil5 a GER
titicate thereof with the collector of the port
where the register is granted within ninety
days after the papers are issued. For ma
ny years it has been the practice of cusrom
house officers to allow the owner who applies
for the vessels apers to take the oath of ow
nership for himself and his associates, but
quite recently the law has been strictly en-
forced, to the great annoyance OF all concerned.
The owners of vessel, often residing in diff
erent and widely separated parts of the coun-
try, are subjected to no inconsiderable trouble
and expense by this regulation, since it is re-
quired that they shall take the oath before
some collector of customs Mr.. Lynch pro-
poses that the whole fifth section of the act
of 1892 shallbe repealed.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
To the Republicans of Portland

To the Republicans OF Portland.
By direction of the committee selected some
days ago. to submit list of officers for Grant
Club, the Republicans of this city are invited
to meet at the Reception Hall this even
ing, at half past seven o'clock, to hear the re-
port of the committee and take steps towards
the organization of such Club. Per order.
Mercantile Library Association.
The annual meeting of the Mercantile Lii
brary Association was held at their rooms in
Market Hall last evening. .-
The reporvs of the Treasurer and Directors
were read and accepted.
The Association then proceeded to ballot for
officers for the ensuing year The following
were elected:
o. M. Marrett, President.
M. N. Rich, Chas. E. Morrell, Vice Presi-
dents.
J. Proctor Treasurer.
III. F. Kurdish, Corresponding Secretary.
T. e. Jones, Recording Secretary.
M. B. Coolidge, A. M. Burton, G. A. Head,
w. E. Wood, M. G. Patten, Directors.
A vote of thanks was passed to Henry John
Murray, Esq, for the readings with which he
had favored the Association.
Messrs. Proctor, Twitchell and Marrett were
appointed a committee to report amendments
to the Constitution, and the Secretary was di-
rected to notify meeting of the Association
to be held on Saturday, 25th instant, for the
purpose of acting upon the amendment.
The thanks of the Association was voted to
the President, Vice Presidents, Directors and
Secretaries of the past year.
The invested funds of the Association amount
to So, 1872 6O-an increase of 800 from last year.
About $1,000 has been expended for books
during the year, and there is balance of about
$500 in the Treasury. The affairs of the As
ISOLATION appear to be in prosperous state.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15

SINGULAR CAsE.-A correspondent in Bux-
ton informs us that Mr.. Elisha Libby, of that
town, aged 70 years, was attacked with paraly-
sis ON the 2lst of March, and died on the 23d,
81 hours after the attack, during which time
he was insensible. Thirteen hours after he
was attacked his brother, Benjamin Libby,
aged 20 years, was seized with the same disor-
der, and, after lingering "a hours, died on the
oath of March, seventeen hours after the death
of his brother. They lived together during
their lives, and in death were not divided.
The former was single man; the latter leaves
a wife and three sons
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
NEW SIZE, 80 CTS.


The undersigned having disposed of his Flour MILL
Stone Dam, and all the water power ON said lower
Dam in Athens Village. offers for sale his Tan
wide, thoroughly built, in sound and good c ndtion
excepting tan pits,l with good s, bstantial Dam
across the river eight land including riv
er. Also materials now on the premises for repai
of Pits: with new Boarding House, thoroughly
built and finished throughout last TALL. good spring
of pure water in cellar and tul supply of water
rhe above property is located about one half mile
up river from the Stone Dam before mentioned, up
on which dam Flour Mill and large Lumber Mill is
now in full operations commenced running since last
fall.
The above property, If not disposed OF at private
sale before Saturday the ninth day of MAY next will
at eleven o'clock A. NJ, without reserve Title per-
feet Terms easy.
Also about 400 cords Of good Hemlock Bark on
the premises if wanted.
JOHN WARE,
Athens, Somerset County, State OF Maine.
April Z, 1865 apr it'll NAV sN
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Supreme judicial Court.

APRIL TERM.-BARRoWS, J, PRESIDING.
The April term o. the Supreme Judicial Court
commenced its session in this city Tuesday morning,
Judge BaIrows presiding. 1t was opened with
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Mouton, of Casco street Church
The docket of continued actions, numbering 1900
cases, was called, and the number was lessened by
defaults and transfers to the Superior Court docket
very large number Of cases marked for trial.
Judge Barrows suggested that if speedy trials were
desired, all the cases above No. 800, which came
within the jurisdiction of the Superior Court should
be transferred to that docket.
After calling over the docket Court adjourned to
clock Wednesday morning, at which time the jurors
will come in and trials will be proceeded with.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
Portland and Vicinity.


SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
California Port Wine-Perkins, Stern q Co.
Cedar Camphor-T. S. Harris.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Deering Hall-Theatre.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Sale of Blood Stock-G. s. L. p. Warren.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
international Steamship Company.
U. s. Light House Depot.
$40, OO-G. W. Rich & Co.
Salt-E. u. willard.
House for Sale-Thomas Wildes.
Boots and Shoes-A. Goweli,
Notiee-Ross & Sturdivant.
Jenny Lind for Saie-C. II. Phillips.
Seizure OF Goods-I. Washburn,
AitJrney-M. P. Frank.
For Philadelphia
81 James HOTEL. P. M. Stetson.
kubber Lined Collar-Bassett g. Bearse.
Liverpool Salt-Lana & Co.
Halibuts' aeads-Dana & Co.
Syracuse-Salt, &c.-Dana & Co.
Real f tate Tor Sale-Edward Gould.
Timber and Piles Wanted-J. H. White.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15

NOTICE is hereby given that the following de-
IN scribed goods were seized at this port on the
days hereinafter mentioned for violation of the Rev
enue Laws:
Feb 7, 1855 bottles Brandy; Feb "a, 8 bottles
Brandy, bottle Rum; Feb rs, 800 Cigars; March 2,
100 Cigars; March 2, about 100 lbs OH junk; Mar.
7, bbls Molasses, bags Sugar, bottles Brandy.
jugs Cordial; Mar H. 26OO Cigars; March IL, 47OO
Cigars; March II, 1sprs Wooden Mittens Ma CHI 80,
IL Dbl Moasses; April ]. Dbl Moiasses April 800
Is, 200 Cigars.
Any person or persons claiming the same are re-
quested to appear and make such claim within lwen
ty DAYS from the date hereof. Otherwise the sa,d
goods will be disposed ofn accordance with the Acts
OF Congress in such case made and provided,
ISRAEL WASHBURN Jr
-. .,-u,. ,os, Collector.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
NEW ADVEKTISEMENTS,
FOR SALE.

g. genteel and desirable House on the corner
ki:;;: of Cumberland and Anderson Streets, contain.
I'LL. ing eighteen good size rooms fifteen large
clio cts and pantries. Gas in all the rooms IT, p
thoroughly buil, and finished in the best moder n
style, and in perfect order Can be rented Tor 5000
The location IS exceedingly pleasant, convenient
place OF residence tor business man who wishes a
house at moderate cost In central part Of the civ
vorable. For further particulars INQUIRE OF
apr15-dtf THOMAS wIJDES
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15

SUICIDE OF A MoNoMANIAC.-In Providence,
R. l., on Sunday James Donald threw him
selfinto the river and was drowned. He be-
lieved that some one was following him to
murder him. On recent visit to New York
he left the cars and walked seventy miles to
avoid person who, he said, was on board and
intended to kill him. He was man of tenn
perate habits, but was singularly superstitious.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15

FEsTIvAL.-We are pleased to learn that a
Festival win be held this evening at the Allen
Mission Chapel, corner of Cumberland and
Locust streets A small admission fee will be
charged; also substantial refreshments, such
as baked beans, clam chowder, &c., &C., for
sale at reasonable prices; the proceeds to be
appropriated to clothing of the children which
are being gathered into the Sabbath School
connected with the Mission. Those who desire
to encourage this truly Christian enterprise
will not fail to be present.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
Nor FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS CoUN

Nor FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS CoUN-
TRYMEN."-The following paragraph from the
Toledo Blade is eminently suggestive:
There are several facts in relation to An
drew johnson which are peculiarly his own,
aud, we hope, will be no other mans. He is
the first Vice President ever inaugurated
drunk; he is the first man who ever became
President by assassination; he is the first man
who ev.r vetoed sixteen acts of Congress; he
is the first man who ever dared to make him
self the constitutional tribunal, and he will be
the first President, in all probability, who will
go out by impeachment
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
MARRIED..

In this city. April II. by Rev. S. F. Wetherbee,
George Bickneli and Miss Mary NJ. Keirstead, both
OF st John, NIB.
In this city,, April IA, by Rev. S. F. Wetherbee,
Richard l.. Johnston, of Portland. and Miss Char
lotte Z. Staples, of Cape Elizabeth.
In South FIepport April II, by Rev. II. Ilsley,
Benz Harrington and Miss Lorana j. Converse.
both of Freeport.
In Belfast, March 26, Edwin W. Baker and Lucy
A. Ellis.
In Lincolnville. March IL. Isaac b. Metcalf, oil
L., and Mary L. Metcalt. OF Camden.
In Searsport. March IL, Henry G. Merrill, OF Bel
fast, and Iizette E. Deliver. of Searsport.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
Municipal COurs.

TUEsDAY.-several persons paid fines of $500
each for violation Of the liquor law statute.
fine of s. and costs was imposed upon a man for
larceny of lead from Nehemiah Curtis. The lead
was recovered from a junk store on Fore street,
where the man had sold it.
lad was brought up for throwing snowballs in
the street. His mother appeared for him and de-
Tended him at great length and until stopped by the
Court. A fine Of 80 and costs was imposed.
Thomas Conroy, for dischargng fire arms in a
public place. was fined So and costs. Committed
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15

That splendid sleigh, of which we made
mention few days since as having been built
at the factory of Messrs. G. P. Kimball & Co.,
is on exhibition at the Office of j. G. Proctor.
ESq No. SO Exchange street in the Savings
Bank block. 1t is well worth looking at.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
State Assayer's Once, Boston, Mass.
A BOTTLE OF
'Mr.W s. Mains EIderberry Wine"

Has been received here, in the state in which 1t is
sold in the market, - for analysis.
1t was found to be an excellent, matured Elder
berry Wine, comparing tavorably with the choicest
samples of "Sambuc Wine," and containing even
more more of the acid salts astringent and valuable
qualities OF the berry, than that wine does.
1t has the best properties Port Wine, without its
Intoxicating quality, and in sickness. as p bever-
age, 1t should replace the imported Wines b
II Respectfully, Fr t#-a-- i
A. A. HAYES, NJ. d. State Assayer.
20 State Street, Boston,,
18th Aug 1867. !
teb1ld&wttsN S. DANA HAYES, Chemist
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
State News.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.


The Maine State Seminary Building at Lew
iston, will be finished theifrst of September.
The fall term of the institution will be held in
the new building.
ARoOsToOK COUNTY. -
The Patten Voice says a very geutlemanly
dignitary (if he is not mistakenly put up the
other night at a farmhouse in Island Falls.
In the morning, when he inquired for his bill,
the farmer said, 1856 cents for meals and lodg-
ing, and % cents for squirting tobacco juice
over the floor" .se Il
The Voice says the united height of the
family of Mr.. John Bell at Crystal Planta-
tion-consisting of father, mother, two sons
and three daughters-seven in all, is forty-two
feet. -.
In 1862, says the Patten Voice, when the
town of Sherman was incorporated, the valua-
ton was $20,215, real estate, and $9,329, per-
sonal property. In 1867 it was $45 1897, real es-
tate and $40, SAG, personal property. These
figures show an increase in five years from
1928, 544, to SIS, 233, in the wealth of the town.
KNOX COUNTY.
A cooper's shop in Rockland, owned by Mr..
Copeland, was destroyed by fire Monday
night. Loss about 5000. Insured for 300.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15

The Superior Court will to-day occupy the
new room that has been fitted up in the Coun-
ty wing of the City Building, on the third
hoer. This is very pleasant room, fifty feet
square, high posted, well lighted, and is fur
nished in plain, neat, but not expensive style.
The establishing of this Court, with the ac-
commodations, is great convenience to the
Cumberland Bar, as we'll as to the public gen.
erally
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
Batchelor,s Hair live.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world.
The only true and perfect Dye-Harmess, Reliable,
instantaneous: No disapp ointment. No ridiculous
tints. Remedies the i'll effects 81 Bad DYES Invig-
crates and leaves the hair soft and beautiful black or
properly applied at Bachelors Wig Factory 1e Bond
street, New YORK. jan14sNdiy
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
DODD'S NERVLNE
AND INVIGORATOR!

This Medicine is a NERVE TONIC. 1t stops the
waste of vitality, braces the Nerves, and quietly
regulates the system. Sleeplessness, Irritabilty,
lsoss Of Energy, Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Con
otpation local Weakness, and q general failing of
the mental and bodily functions, the eommo on in
dication OF Nervous Disease. Dodd's Nervne and
Invigorator is complete specific tor all troubles
1t is also the best, it is also the most agreeable
Remedy tor Female Complaints
ever offered to the public Prostitution OF Strength
Hysteria-retained, excessive, Irregular and painful
menses-yield to its magic power.
TO MOTHERS.
Mothers! we also commend the NERVINE for use
in the diseases which a1ict children while Teethng
as certain to afford quick and grateful relief Tie
Supplying Syrups, of which Opium is the princisal
ingredient, are dangerous to l;fe impair the func-
tions of the stomach and bowels and actually
impede the healthy growth of your offspring. To
cure Wind Colo, regulate the bowels soften the
gums, and relieve pain, the NERVINE will always
be found safe and efficient.
Don't Use Anything Else!
"a Dodd's Nervine contains no OPIUM or other
poisonous ingredient. For sale by all Druggists.
Price One Dollar per bottle ~
II. B. STORER & CO., Propretors,
No. rs Fulton Street. New York.
W. F. Phillips & Co, Wholesale Agents tor Maine.
October 10, 1867. W&S1y
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
DIED..

In Cape Elizabeth, April 10. Mrs. Rachel wife of
Robert W. Knight, aged 81 years.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon, at o'clock from
her late residence at Knightville. Relatives and
friends invited to attend without further notice.
In Carthage, April 10, Mr.. John Staples, aged So
wears. lBoston and Bangor papers please copy.
In Bath, April 10, Mr.. William Lee. aged II years.
In Bath, April 10, Annie M, daughter OF Capt.
Benz. Deano, aged II years.
In Bowdoinham. April 8, Capt. VIM. burlington,
aged "a years months. =
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15

THE young ladies of st. Lawrence street
Sabbath School will hold festival at Lincoln
HILL this evening. The entire proceeds are to
be devoted to benevolent purposes. Tea, coffee,
ice creams, refreshments and good time. All
for Is cents.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15

OLE BULL is coming, and will give our peo-
pie taste of his violin at City Hall Monday
evening, May 4th, having engaged the hall for
that evening for concert,
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15

Mr.. j. S. MORRILL,, residing on Washington
street. while assisting in unloading a vessel at
Smiths wharf, yesterday, had his leg broken
by plank which fell against it DR.. Sylves-
ter was called and attended to Mr. Morrills
injuries, and the patient is now doing vol.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
THE PR ESS.
Wednesday Morning, April Is, 1858.

gzy- FIRST page to-day.-A New Criterion Of
Ability; Gossip about Dickens; Deep Plow-
Ing; Varieties.
Fourth page.-Young Again; Shakespeare
and Mirabeau; A Competent Juror; Popular
EoIlaoins
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15

IT is thought that the selection of place
for the State Agricultural Fair will secure
the New England Fair in the same place.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
Most Popular Medicine inthe World
DIR. HEN
Restorative
ID /" EES ~ I'D - -

Composed OF Perucian Berk, Pipsissetod, Chamino-
mite Ftosoers, Throughout, Dandeiion. Yello,c
Dock, Mandrake and Sarsoparilia, and many other
valuable Roots and Herbs. the who forming a most
effectual Tonic, beautiful A ppetizer, and grats-
full Stimulant, imparting tone to the Stomach and
digestion and u ealih and >trength to the whole
system. Price 81 Prepared by 80
THOS, G. LORING, Apothecary,
Opposite the Post Ofice.) -
March 7. S T& L tlsN RI
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
Long Sought FOrI -Lt p
Come at Last 7
Mains Elder Berry Wine,

We take pleasure in announcing that the above
named article may be found for sale by all city
Druggists and first class Country Grocers '
As MEDICINE Mans Wine is Invaluable being
among the best ifnot the best, remedy for colds and
pulmonary complaints, manufactured from the pure
Ingredient, we can heartily recommended it to the
sick as MEDICINE. -
ITO the days Of the aged it adtieth length,
TO the mighty It addeth strength"
Ills a balm for the sick, a joy Tor the we'll
Druggists and Grocers buy and sell
MAINS Ell DERBERRY WINE.
nov Fl sN d&wtf
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15

fERsoNAL.-HOn. Hannibal Hamlin and
Hon. George g. Fogg of New Hampshire, late
minister resident in Switzerland, were in town
yesterday
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
Notice.

THE Office of the Portland. Bangor and MacbIas
Steamboat Company has been removed to I79
commercial Street, opposite head OF Richardson's
Wharf.
ROSS & STURDIVANT.
April IL dim
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15
Business Items.

DIR. BENEFITS fourth free lecture tonight.
GEO. w. RICH & Co.. No. 173 Fore street,
have just laid in a line of superb goods which
they are selling at 800 for a whole suit. Give
them a call See advertisement
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15

GRANT CLUB.-In another column will be
found the call tor meeting at the Reception
Room of the City Building, this evening, for
the purpose OF organizing Grant Club. 1t is
well to begin the good work early, and fight it
out on that line during the whole summer,
though for aught that can be seen victory is
sure enough without especial effort. The
movement for the formation OF this Club is
now perfectly seasonable. No State that has
selected delegates to the Chicago Convention
is known to have instructed them to vote for
any candidate but GRAFT. His unanimous
nomination is as well assured as any event that
has not actually happened. But little more
than month now remains before the assem-
bling of the Convention, and if ITS work can
be endorsed in advance and the party can have
its local organizations in good working order
at the very start, the advance on the enemy
after the Goth of May will be irresistible and
the election will go for Grant almost by de-
fault. Some of our sister cities are months
ahead of us in this work, but by putting extra
energy and enthusiasm into the present move
ment we shall soon be in line with them.
The THEATRE.-The two comedies, "The
Serious Family" and "The Irish Family" were
performed last night at Deering Hall before a
very appreciative audience by Murray's ORA
matte Company. Murray brought down tie
house in his speciality of "Tim O'Brien," in
The Irish Immigrant, in which he was well
sustained by Mr.. Harry Crisp as Tom Bobo-
link; Mr.. w. flanagan as Mr.. Sterling. The
comedy of 'The Serious Family" passed off
well with Mr.. M. flanagan as Aminidab Sleek;
Mr.. j. R. Healey as Capt. Murphy Mcclure;
Mr.. Harry Crisp as Charles Torrens, and Mrs.
NJ. flanagan as Mrs. Delmaine.
Tonight, the irresstibly comic farce of
"Family Jars, or the Mistaken Factress," to-
gether with the comedy in three acts of "Mar-
ried Life in Portland" will be performed.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-15

The Mirror of this week publishes full re-
port of the Fast Day discourse of Rev. A. X.
P Small of Free street Church