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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-08-31

The FAILURE OF THE BRIDGE PRoJEcT.-
Yesterday morning it was presumed by the
Trustees of the New England Fair that the
arrangements had been made by them with
the city government in relation to the con-
struction of a bridge from City Hall to Fluent's
Hall, but last night they were informed by the
Mayor that they would not be permitted to
build the bridge unless they would give boad
agreeing to be responsible for any damage that
might ensue during its erection. Consequently
orders were given to the contractors by the
Trustees to remove the lumber, and whatever
expenses had been incurred, so far, by them
they would pay.
AS we understand the matter, on Saturday
afternoon there were four bids to construct the
fridge. In order that it should be strong one,
and not cost too much for temporary affair,
they concluded to accept an offer which con-
templated bridge of single span, supported
by two uprights, with passage between suffi-
GENTLY wide for carriages. and which they
agreed to light at night by large lantern and
have guarded by watchmen at their own ex-
pense. They stated this fact to the Mayor,
who did not like the idea of the uprights, but
finally, as the Trustees supposed, consented.
Yesterday morning the contract was closed
and the contractors went for their permit,
/ which was given them. They hauled their
lumber to the spot, preparatory to commencing
operations, when one of the Trustees (Mr.
Wasson) received notice at P. M. from the
Mayor that he would like to see him, there be-
ing meeting of the Mayor and Board of Al
dermen at P. NJ. and when he went down to
City Hall he found he was required to sign a
bond that no damage should ensue during the
erection of the bridge. Mr.. WATSON not feel
ing authorized to sign the bond, or doubling
justice of its being required, the matter of the
bridge is in allegiance for the present
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A CROWD ExPEcTED.-A gentleman who
has just returned from country town, states
that he met no one during his absence from
the city who did not propose to visit Portland
during the State and New England Fair. This
account agrees with everything we have heard
from all parts of this and other States. Very
well: the more the merrier. The crowd will
be larger by far than has ever been seen in
Portland, but ample provision will be made fol-
the accommodation of all who may come. =
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BRIEF JoTTNGs.-R. A. Bird & Co. sold on
Saturday last the lot on Congress street, next
to the corner of Quincy street, containing 100
feet of land, for $3.50, to L. d. M. Sweat.-An
extra train on the P. s. X. r. r. will leave this
city at A NJ. on Thursday for the Firemen's
Muster at Augusta, returning the same even
ing, for one fare the round trip. Cumberland
Engine Company, with the steamer Falmouth,
and accompanied by the Portland Band, will
go down. We are informed that Surgeon
Cowles of the regular army has been ordered
to Fort Preble as Post Surgeon The Aduerti-
ser says that in October and November, 1898,
the Eastern Herald and Gazette of Maine pub
lished five notices of wives deserving their hus-
bands.-Hunt, who stole the $40 at Mr.. Jor-
dams house, Cape Elizabeth, on Sunday last
has confessed the deed.-Green street and Elm
street have been newly repaired by the Street
Commissioner and are now in splendid condi-
dition.-The "Aged Brotherhood are off for
the islands to-day. They will create sensa-
ton as they march up Exchange street on their
return.-A culvert is being built at the corner
of Exchange and Congress streets.-Rev. w.
H. Fem is expected to reach New York to-
morrow in the steamer Idaho. The wandering
poet who makes thirty-six verses for one dollar
on any conceivable subject is the present at
traction in Market Square.
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has arrived in England and, ere he leaves m u
may expect tussel between him and Rem.
forth, upon either the Tyne or the Thames
Our readers have already been made acquaint.
ed with the particulars of the match, so far as
known. The speculation attending the affair
has been almost smothered by the interest in
the University race, but, since that question
has now been settled, Brown and Renfortb
will loom upward.-Spirit of the Times.
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New ENGLAND FA1R.-Yesterday afternoon
we took drive out to the Fair Grounds to see
how matters are getting along, and we must
saw we were quite unprepared to see SO large
snace enclosed, and so much work accomplish.
ed. The workmen on the Park were as busy
as bees, and, although week still remains be-
fore the opening of the Fair, We found grooms
exercising horses, number of the stalls occu-
pied by cattle, new stalls being erected, seats
for spectators being finished off, and a good
deal of discussion goirg on as to the best posi-
ton for the reporters stand.
There are three entrances to the grounds,
one the old main entrance, second just this
side the main entrance, which leads into the
grounds where the agricultural implements
and side shows will be found, and the third
into the Poor House grounds, where are the
stalls for the cattle, etc. The main entrance
leads into the space around which circles the
trottng course. There are wide avenues be-
tween the sheds where the cattle, horses, ETC.,
are to be found. from 80 to $50 feet wide, thus
affordng ample space for families to drive by
the stalls ond pens and see the prize stock.
Restaurants will bs afforded on the grounds,
and places are set aside for side-shOws
The reporter stand adjoins the judges stand
and we think that, perhaps with the exception
Of Earragansett Park, the members of the
press have never had greater conveniences than
will be furnished here From their position,
by the judges stand, they can follow every inch
of a trotting match and hear the decisions of
the judges without effort. Conveniences for
writing are also furnished them in a room be-
low, and we also understand that the enter
prisiug chief clerk of the Post Office, Mr.. Howe,
is making arrangements so that all letters, re-
ports, etc., may be forwarded without trouble
to the fraternity by each mail. The telegraph
also will be an immense convenience.
Among the entries at the Secretarys Office
yesterday were over 100 sheep from the best
breeders of Rhode Island and Vermont; also a
herd of 16 pure Devons from Suffolk, Mass,
and IA additional entries of horses, including
some blood animals belong to Mr.. S. D. Bruce,
Of the Turf, Field and Farm, New York. The
entries for the hall are increasing with equal
rapidity, and the Trustees were busy yesterday
in assigning pens and stalls for the stock on
the grounds. The work of erecting the bridge
to connect City Hall with Fluent's Hall was
begun yesterday morning, the contract for the
same having been awarded to Messrs. Wildes
B Mckee.
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GLUENE.-This waterproof glue is one of
the biggest things out. 1t will mend every-
thing from spiders leg to broken head. It
sticketh closer than brother and is better
than any known pomade for keeping the hair
in place. Joking apart, it is most capital ar
ticle, and every household should keep a bottle
on hand. Mr. Quincy, one of the proprietors,
is a Portland boy. and his name is a sufficient
guaranty of the excellence of the article.
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0hcOfu ana EtOchester Railroad.
Inc following letter from the Mayor of the
city of Concord, to gentleman in this city
will be read with interest. ..t-t

city of Concord, to gentleman in this city
will be read with interest l lt
CONCORD, N. e., Aug. %, 1869.
MY DEAR SIR.-I am happy to give you
fuch information as L have relative to the
prospects of the Concord and Rochester Rail-
road enterprise. The company has been duly
organized and the directors resident in Con-
cord are the most successful and reliable bust
ness men we have, and those residing else
where bear the same reputation.
The City of Concord has appropriated two
hundred and tweDty-eight thousand dollars in
MD of this road and Barnstead and Strafford
hold meetings to-day to vote upon the appro-
priation of five per cent of their valuation for
The same purpose. Rochester will doubtless
vote the balance of her five per cent in addi-
ton to the amount appropriated in favor of the
Nashua and Rochester Railroad. We hope
to raise by private subscription in Concord one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
The road from Concord to Pittsfeld has
been located and we expect soon to have
enough stock taken to commence the grading
TINS fall. The surveys of the Concord and
Claremont railroad are completed to Newport
and careful estimates completed. The route is
found to be favorable and the work of grading
Is expected soon to commence We regard the
extension of that road as fixed fact Mr.. Ell
lis, President of the Ascutney railroad writes
me that the twelve miles between Claremont
end the Rutland railroad will be constructed.
and the cars run to Claremont as soon as our
portion of the road is completed. /.
The friends Of the Concord and Rochester
road are confident of success and will make ey.
cry effort to secure the completion of the road
st an early day. The great value of such an
evenue from Portland to the West, is apparent
End we entertain the confident belief that the
route is soon to be opened and hence we spare
no pains to make sure SO much as lies in New
Hampshire. Very truly yours,
l.. D. STEVENS.
A despatch of yesterday from Concord an
nounced that the town of Barnstead voted 8
Per cent on its valuation on Saturday, in aid
Of the Concord and Rochester Railroad. Straf-
ford voted to postpone action to Nov. ID, the
Gay for voting on the acceptance of the Con-
Ftabulary law. -I p.
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The PICTURE GALLERY FOR THE FAIR.-The
rooms are all ready at the hall for the paint
lngs, and it is hoped that the contributors will
either send in their pictures at once or give
notice to the committee, at room U. s. Ho-
TEL and they will send competent person for
them,
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: THE STEAMER CHAs. HouGHToN is enjoying
a continually increasing prosperity and popu-
larity. On the trip yesterday she brought near
ly one hundred passengers, larger number
than on any previous trip. We are gratifed to
learn that the freight traffic is also constantly
and rapidly increasing.
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HARPER's BAzAR,-The number for next
week, richly illustrated, has been received at
the periodical depot of Messrs. Fessenden
Brothers. Lancaster Hall. This journal of
Fashion takes the lead Of all others, and is a
welcome visitor to the parlor circle. lis
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FRESH AS A MAIDEN's BLUSH" is the pure
peachy complexion which follows the use Of
Hagar's Magnolia Balm. 1t is the true secret
of beauty. Fashionable ladies in society IN
derstand this. +, .
The Magnolia Balm changes the rustic coun-
try girl into city belle more rapidly than any
other one thing. ao a N-H5t
Richness, sunburn, tan, freckles, blotches
and all effects of the summer sun disappear
where it is used, and genial, cultivated, fresh
expression is obtained, which rivals the bloom
of youth. Beauty is possible to all who will
invest 70 cents at any respectable store, and in
sist on getting the Magnolia Balm.
LYONS KATHARIAN is the Best Hair Dress
ing. aug7-eod&w1m
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DEATH OF A Posi- OFFICE CLERK-Mr Chas
Morrow, who has had charge of the distribut.
ing department in this city for several year.
past, died very Suddenly in Gray, yesterday
whittier he had gone to spend his vacation
His disease was congestion of the brain, caus.
ed by INDUCING too freely in sea bathing on a
previous occasion.
Mr.. Morrow was an old post Office clerk
having been employed in the Boston and Port
land offices for the past twenty years. He came
to this Office from the Boston Office to take
charge of the distributing department in our
office, and has always proved himself most
valuable and efficient clerk. He was unver-
sally respected, and leaves character without
reproach. He was native of Gray, and about
46 years of age. His funeral will take place in
the Congregational Church in Gray, to.mor-
row, at 2 P. M.
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Bachelors Hair Dye.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world;
the only true and perfect Dye harmless, reliable
Simultaneous; disappointment, no ridiculous tints
remedies the i'll effects of bad dyes invigorates and
leaves the hair soft and beautiful black OF prownI
applied at the % VIZ Fse anq 1s Bond st. NY
june S-sNd&w1yr
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A JUDICIoUs PRoPosrTIoN.-We understand
that it has been suggested to the school COM
mittee to extend the school vacation till after
the Fair. No doubt the committee will an
prove it without hesitation. "Our youno
folks" would prove but inattentive pupils, we
fear, if they were forced to begin their studies
for the term at a time when SO much of pecu-
liar interest to them is taking place cut of
doors. The teachers especially ought not to be
compelled to lose so important an opportunity
for adding to their stock of information. By
all means let the young as we'll as the old have
chance to enjoy the magnificent festival of
next week
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MALoNEY, THE PEACH MAN.-We under
stand that Maloney intends to take the field
again to-day with fresh lot of fruit That he
is not discouraged by the results of SATURDAYS
battle, and that he means to eight it out on
this line" if it takes all the fall.
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%WATER.-The water from the pipes has
reached the Brewer House hill and at Stroud
Water bridge may be seen a two inch pipe at
tached to the main pipe, sending stream four
feet high. Without doubt water will be at the
State Fair grounds by to-day at noon.
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Portland and Vicinity
New Advertisement this Day.

SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Hostetter's Bitters.
Caucus-GOrham.
Cook Wanted-S E Spring.
Ballots, Ballots.
Notice-Falmouth.
Caucus-Standish.
Ligonia Lodge No 5.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Theatre-C. Z. Bidwell.
Park st Parish Picnic.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Auction Sale-F. o. Bailey.
Sheriff Sale-A H Libby.
Administrators Sale-F. O. Bailey,
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
How it will Stick-Glu-Ene.
Lost-Watch.
LOst-Pins ..-.t ... r..-..
Girl Wanted-9 Deering st.
Silk Hat-Harris.
Stocks-Wm. II. Wood.
Corn-O'BTien. Pierce s. Co.
Show Cases.
Shot-W. D. Robinsod.
Board Wanted.
For Sale-Fruit Store.
Dissolution-Ramsay s. Wheeler.
FOund-Wallet.
To Let-Rooms.
Boarding.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & Whitney
Shoot tor Girls-A. M. Bailey.
Girl Wanted.
Last Chance-Atwell & Co.
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EVERY day. brings something new" to our
stock of goods for custom clothing. We have
a complete assortment of new goods for the
early fall trade. GEO w. RICH & Co.,
aug24eod2w 173 Fore Street.
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ACCIDENTS Yesterday afternoon, Mr. E. T.
Birmingham, of the firm of Costello & Co., on
Fore street. was endeavoring to back his wag.
on, as he was sitting in it, in front of his store
when the horse kicked up behind in a mos
unaccountabe manner and struck Mr.. B. OF
the calf of the leg " it'll the cork of the shoe
cutting bad cash, tearing away the muscles
and also the periosteum, but the bone of the
leg luckily escaped injury. DR.. Shaw was
called at once, and by his skillful treatment we
are happy to state that last evening Mr.. b. was
quite comfortable. 5'-
Another accident we heard of was that of @
little boy by the name of Macdonald, who was
sitting on the load of jgger, when another
team suddenly backed, knocking off the boy
and the wheel passed over him, injuring him
quite badly. He resided on Munjoy.
A team owned by Mr.. Stevens took fright
on Commercial street yesterday at passing
train, and wheeled suddenly, striking the wag.
on to which he was attached against the fore
wheel of another wagon standing near with
such force as to upset the horse attached to the
second wagon and famed its leg quite badly.
A man accidentally tumbled overheard from
the Boston steamers wharf yesterday and
would have drowned if it had not been for a
painter at work on the steamer Chase, who
jumped overheard and rescued him. He suf-
fered no other ill effects than thorough wet
TING
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Cook Wanted !
s. E. SPRING,
Cor. of Emery and DanfOrth SITS.
auo 31tfsn
Ballots, Ballots.

Republican Ballots for the ensuing election VIII oe
land County on application to the Press once. me
name of the candidate for Town Representative VIII
be printed on the same, if forwarded IN season.
au 81 sndtosep ID
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MANY years ago the writer of this notice and
an invalid physician, while visiting the Island
of st. Croix for their health experienced and
witnessed many surprising and beneficial effects
OF the rum there produced upon many of the
lnvalids whowere, like ourselves, seeking health,
and upon inquiry and investigation, obtained
full history of its medicinal virtues. He was
delighted and surprised, ana determined to
make it the basis of Tonic and Restorative
Medicine. The result of his labors was a glo-
rious success for himself and suffering human
ity. The celebrated Plantation Bitters was
thus made known to the world. Being an ar
ticle of real merit, founded on new principles,
and relying wholly upon the vegetable king
dom for its medicinal effects it worked rapid
revolution in the treatment of physical debility.
81, MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to the best
imported German Cologne, and sold at half the
price. aug28eodd1wSSw
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Notice.

The Republican voters of Falmouth are requested
to meet at the Town House Saturday Sept. 4th al
o'clock P. NJ. for the purpose of nominating a
Candidate for Representative. Per Order.
u.s. Town Committee.
August 80, 1869. au31-td
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WANTED.-A man with a small capital to
enter largely paying, business and take charge
of branch office. Apply Immediately. Box
1929, Portland. Me. .Nr
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THE speech of Ex-Governor Washburn at
the Popham celebration is spoken of as having
been peculiarly felicitous. Nothing unusual.
The Governor always speaks we'll.
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WE shall be glad to publish the Republican
nominations for town Representative to the
Legislature, from any town in which our
friends will take the trouble to send us the
name
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PERsoNAL-Messrs. A. w. Tyler of the Rural
New Yorker, aud Geo. Collins, Jr., of the
American Journal are stopping at the Fall
mouth Hotel.
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Caucus.

The Republicans Of Standish, arc requested to
meet at the Town House in said Town on Thursday
September, 9th 1869, at o'clock P. M, to select
candidate for Representative to the Legislature to
represent the classed towns of Standish and Bald
win. Per Order of Republican Town CON-
au31 -d&Wtd
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ORIN HAWKES. & Co. are manufacturing
youths clothing of all styles. Take look at
their stock, at 292 Congress street, opposite the
Preble House. @ d1t&w
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LigOnia Lodge No. D, L. U. OF u. L.
NJ, EMBERS who wish for the Rebeccah Degree on
M Friday Evening, Sept 3. are requested to j.
port to P. W. Stoneham 173 Middle Street or be-
lore Thursday, Sept. End.
aust st sE A. e. CHASE, Sec'y.
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u. S. s. TALLAPoosA,


itself:
U. S. s. TALLAPoosA,
Portsmouth, N. H. Aug 80 1869 (
To the Hon. ". L. Putnam, Mayor of Portland
SIR:-In reply to your kind invitation have
in behalf of the Hon. Secretary of the Navy,
to state that his duties have called him to
Washington, and that he regrets that it will be
impossible for him to visit Portland in the Tai
lapoosa.
I would also state that Gen. Sherman leaves
this evening by rail for the North, and Admi-
raj Porter desires me to say that his health
will not permit him to accept the kind hospi-
tality of the city which you have SO generous
ly proffered.
The Tallapoosa will arrive in Portland at
about noon tomorrow.
With great respect
Your very obedient servant,
JAMES ALDEN,
Commander U. s. Navy, Chief of Bureau OF
Navigation, Navy Department.
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THE PRESS.
Tuesday Morning, August 81, 1862

GOLD CLOSED in New York last hight AZ
135 IL 1873 SO.
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Republican Caucus at Gorham

Inc Republican voters CT Gorham are requested
70 meet AZ the Town House, on Saturday afternoon
sept a'h' at O'Clock, to nominate candidate fol
Representative.
ausltd Per Order Town Com.
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ADMIRAL PORTER NOT CoMING.-A letter. of
which the following is copy, was received
last evening by Mayor Putnam. 1t explains
itsa1f.
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August 80, 1869.
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FOund.

the Catholic Fair, Wallet containinga small
"a amount of money and papers; the owner can
have tbs same BY proving property and paying tor
this advertisement, by calling on the subscriber at
l0l Commercial st, -
ausidsts j. y, NORTON,
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JAMES
Commander U. S. Navy, Chief of Bureau o
Navigation, Navy Department