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The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04
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!. Woodcock, Esq,

FIRE IN CAPE ELIzABErH.-The house
known in Cape Elizabeth as the Lake Hill
House" situated on the old Ocean House road
about three aud a half miles from this city, was
totally destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon
1t was quito large house, two stories in
height, with a large ell, built of wood, and had
connected with it barn and long shed. The
house was owned and occupied by Mr.. A. M.
Dinsmore, he having bought the property Of
Mr.. Geo. Allen, the former owner, as we are
told. At the time of the breaking out of the
fire the family were all seated at dinner, and
observing smoke, they investigated, and found
the chamber over the dining-room all in a
blaze. So rapidly did the fire spread that they
were able to save scarcely anything. Mr.. Dins-
more was away at the time the fire broke out
but returned before the buildings were entirely
consumed, having been informed of what had
happened. The property, we understand, was
valued at about $4,000, without estimating the
loss in furniture, hay, etc. The house was
built by Professor Lord for ladies' seminary.
1t is not know how the fire took, but it might
have been from an over heated stove funnel.
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=. j. C.-YOrk County,

Marr & al, Petrs. for certiorari v. Clark
& ais
A certificate of opinion in this case, which
Eaa carried p-to the Law Court from York
County, has been received. 1t was petition
by Marr & True of this city to have the record
Of the Justices who took the poor debtors dis
closure of Clark brought before this Court for
inspection. One issue raised was as to the
propriety of the Justices decision that the
debtor need answer no further questions after
having disclosed the fact that he had filed his
petition in bankruptcy and been adjudicated a
bankrupt. The creditors complained that this
was an improper restraint upon their right of
examination and accordingly filed this petit
ton for certiorari which was granted by Judge
Cutting. Upon return of the writ the record
was deemed insufficient and quashed, to
which the defts. excepted. The opinion of the
Court, delivered by Judge Danforth, is that
the action of the justices, in the particular
above referred to, was an improper limitation
of the creditors rights and therefore the GER
tiicate is exceptions overruled: proceedings
of the Justices quashed."
- 8. X. & B. F. Hamilton for Defts.
e. b. Smith for Petrs.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04
LATEST NEW 8
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE
PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.
MAINE.
Destructive Fire at -Ke1aNe-
b2k2lE.

About half-past II o'clock last night the
operator at the Portland office, Western Union
line, informed us that very destructive fire
was raging at Kennebunk. The Mousam
House, the bank building and stable, and sew
eral stores were burning, and the fire was still
extending. There was but one hand engine in
the village, and the authorities feared that
they would be obliged to call on Portland for
assistance. Information was sent to Mayor
Putnam and Mr. Chase, Superintendent of the
p. S. & T. Railroad, and they made arrange
ments to dispatch the steamer Machigonne
out on special train, and also repaired to the
telegraph Office to get information of the extent
OF the disaster, and dispatch assistance if
needed, without moments delay; but shortly
after o'clock dispatch was received saying
that although the fire was still raging its pro-
gress had been stopped by the brick wall of
Mr.. Danes store, and the authorities thought
they had it under control
We endeavored to get fuller particulars, but
the operator replied that it was impossible to
obtain them on account of the confusion which
prevailed. We have no means therefore of
calculating the extent of the fire, but it must
be very disastrous to the village and involve
the loss of large amount of property.
THE KENNEBEo CLOSED By ICE.
AUGUSTA, Dec. 3-The river closed to-day
and navigation is closed till spring.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04

P. M. B.-The Portland Mechanic Blues
were muster ed into the State Militia yesterday
afternoon by Gen. John NJ Brown, Inspector
General. Owing to the extreme cold day and
the inability to properly warm the drill hall at
the armory, the inspection took place at City
Hall. After Gen. Brown had reviewed the
company he took occasion to compliment them
upon their fine appearance, after which a
thorough inspection was gone through with.
Ninety men were mustered in and the
company bears ninety-seven names on its roll
In the evening the ladies gave splendid
supper at the armory and at its close few re-
marks were made by Capt. Parker thanking
the fair donors for their kindness, compliment
ing the men on their days work and informing
them that they were now amenable to the
militia laws of tie State. A jolly dance closed
the evenings festivities.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04

RUNAWAY Yesterday afternoon horse be
longing to Otis Kaler, Esq, proprietor of the
Kirkwood House, Scarboro, and attached to q
covered country wagon, took fright and ran
into a team belonging to Mr.. Nj. G. Webb, Oh
Commercial street, smashing off the hind
wheels of Mr.. Webb's wagon and breaking the
thills, thereby freeing himself from his own
wagon. He then ran at mad speed down the
street and took thill out OF the wagon of Mr..
j. L. Boston, thence up Market to Fore street,
where he ran into another team doing some in
jury, and then slipped and fell, when he was
caught. He scraped one of his knees pretty
badly but was not much injured otherwise.
The affair created quite little breeze in that
vicinity.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04

DEATH OF Mr.. WILLIAM PAINE.-Our citi-
xens will hear with deep regret of the death OF
Mr.. William Paine, the well known music
dealer, which occurred at his residence in West
brook, yesterday morning. from typhoid fever.
1t was supposed that he was convalescing rap
idly, but he had relapse of the disease few
days ago which proved fatal. Mr.. Paine was
born in Standish in 1915, and was consequent
ly about "a years of age at the time of his death.
He was the Oldest music dealer in the city, and
stood at the head of the business. All his fam
ily were mnsical, his brother Jacob S., his niece
Mrs Allen, and his nephew, John X. Paine
the organist of Harvard College, being among
the most prominent. Mr.. Paine was the only
surviving member, we believe, with the excep-
lion of Daniel H. Chandler, Esq, of the origi-
nal members of the Portland Band. He was
fine musician, a kind husband and father, a
genial nature, firm friend, and his demise
will be regretted by all who knew him. He
leaves wife, son and two daughters
The funeral services will take place at Con-
press SQUARE Universalist Church on Sunday,
at2P. M. The Portland Mechanic Blues and
the Portland Band, of both of which organza.
tons he was an honorary member, will attend
his funeral.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04
WEST INDIES.


HAVANA, Dec. 1, via Lake City, Fla, Dec. a.
The following is special to the Herald A letter
from Santiago de Cuba, Nov. 23d, contains the
following intelligence: A report has reached
this city that the steamer Teaser has landed a
party OF fillibusters in the Bay of Nipe with a
large quantity of military stores, and that they
have reached the interior in safety.
On the Goth the Spaniards attacked the in
surgents intrenched at Mogate and Majori.
The troops commenced by shelling the rebel
position and then charged with bayonets, but
were repulsed with great loss. Many of their
ment is seiZing animals on the street for the
army.
Advices from Puerto Principe to the oath
ult. are received. Information is brought by a
negro that the insurgents were approaching
San Jose, which was garrisoned by Catalan
volunteers. A party of twenty volunteers,
with an officer, sent out to reconnOter, was cut
off and captured. On the next morning the
insurgents attacked San Jose, and after fight
ing for an hour raised the white flag. The gar
rison responded and sent out an officer and
four men who approached the rebel lines and
proposed capitulation, when the soldiers, with
ont orders, fired volley and killed two Span
iards. Fighting was then renewed. The Gu
bans fought desperately and endeavored to
scale the entertainments, but reinforcements
coming to the garrison they finally withdrew.
Eleven Catalans were killed.
A military government will soon be organic
ed for Cnco Villa district. Great results are
expected from this measure, which, it is sup
posed, will lead to the re-establishment of the
Spanish authority in that quarter.
TELEGRAPHlC ITEMS.
A Washington dispatch says there appears
to be no doubt that Thomas j. Durant, of New
Orleans, will be appointed Judge of the fifth
judicial district, including Georgia, Alabama,
Louisiana and Texas.
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Freights.

HAVANA, Nov. 27.-Freights- -Charters-22d, sci
Nellie Bowers (Aml, 1900 boxes to New Orleans di
rect at soc each; Br brig Clark, to load in Matan-
tor New York, $50 hhds. concentrated Syrup anG
$50 boxes Sugar at 81 and 81 each; do American
steamer Wadsworth in Cardenas (now there) for the
same port, to load in Matanzas, 1900 boxes Sugar al
81 each; Br brig John Byers, to load in Pensacola
175,o00 feet Of Lumber for Havana at So " M, Gold
Goth, Spanish brig, 400 boxes to Falmouth and or
dors at e2 lis Sd; do bark, 100 do to Bordeaux al
A6f do brig Prouto to load in New Orleans 800 bales
Cotton for Santander and San Sebastian at 14c P fb
do do FREDERICK 400 boxes Sugar direct to Bordeaux
at 46f. There is q disposition to advance, under
which foreign shipping begins to arrive freely,
shown in the last week and by lists from European
other Cuban portS.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04

WE UNDERSTAND that there was $2500 in
surance in the Tradesmen of New York, at the
agency of Loring 8 Thurston in this city, and
also $25OO in the Commonwealth of New York
at the agency of Warren Sparrow in this city,
on Varney's bookstore, consumed in the fire
at Lewiston yesterday.
The agency of John E. Dow & Son had an
insurance of $500, in the Independent of Bos.
ton, on the fire at Windham
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04
MIu nicipal Court.

FRIDAY-State vs. William Hayes. Lar
ceny OF a can of milk. Pleaded not guilty
Trial decision guilty. Tried So and costs
Paid.
State vs.. Hugh Doherty and John Bradley
Larceny of $50 from Daniel w. Conley. Eacf
pleaded not guilty. Trial decision not guilty
as to each and respondents discharged.
State VS.. James Brennan. Larceny of 6
pair of gloves from the store of Richard s
Webster. Pleaded not guilty. Trial decision
guilty. Sent to Reform School during his mi
no:ity.
State vs.. John Conley. Intoxication and
disturbance. Pleaded guilty. Fined So and
costs.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04
NEW YORK.
RIOT AND FATAL RESULTS.

AAOA AMI FATAL hESOLI6.
NEW YORK, Dec. "a riot, the impelline
causes of which were politics and LIQUOR. oc-
Cured in liquor store in Second Avenue this
afternoon, in which Florence O'Connel, noted
politician and candidate for assistant alderman,
was mortally wounded. George johnson was
also fatally shot, and Joseph Martin and Thos.
Donehue badly njured, but will recover John
SCANNED as supposed to have shot johnson
and DOnehue is believed to have shot Scanned.
All who were present and unwOunded have
been arrested.
NEW FENIAN MOVEMENT
1t is stated that the Fenians are preparing
Tor new movement on Canada. They are
said to have plenty of rifles but need money to
buy ammunition.
PRIVATE RESIDENCE ROBBED.
The residence of Sheridan Shook was en-
tered last evening while the family were at
dinner, and the dressing room of Mrs. Shook
robbed of $4,000 worth of Jewels. The thieves
in their haste overlooked package of $4,000
in United States bonds.
WHOLESALE RAID ON wHIsKEY MANUFACTURE
Some thirteen stills with pumps and other
paraphernalia, together with thirty-fOur bar
rels OF whiskey, were captured by the revenue
officials and military in Brooklyn to-day. A
large body of Irish people interested in the
confiscated property followed the property to
the navy yard where it was taken, frequently
OF the party were I'M ured. One of the revenue
officials, German, was badly cut in the head
by an axe in the hands of one of the mob
Several arrests were made.
Several thousand barrels of whiskey were let
loose from the vats of illicit STILLS and the con-
traband manufacture of whiskey received the
most serious blow ever given to it in this vicin-
ity. The whole raid was under the manage
ment of Gen. Pleasanton, now the revenue
collector OF the district. The troops returned
to their quarters this evening.
RUFFIANISM.
Fifty ruffians to-n night made a riot in reg
istry Office in the upper part of this city, de-
stroyed the registry lists, and robbed one of
the inspectors of his valuables.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04

Whitter's drug store was attempted for the
fourth time by burglars yesterday morning.
When the clerk went to the store at an early
hour he found one of the large panes of glass
in the front of the establishment broken, and
he thought it probable that some intoxicated
person might have smashed it accidentally, but
on closer investigation it appeared that the
glass had been cut first and then broken, as if
the work had been attempted by some green
hand or else the man had been frightened off
before he had succeeded in getting into the
or
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04

BEFORE W. H. CLIFFORD, ESQ,

FRIDAY.-United States v. Frank D. Hol-
land; for making fraudulent purchase and
disposition of property under the Bankrupt
act within three months of the act of Bank
ruptcy. Continued to this morning at 10
o'clock. The accused was put under $500
bonds for his appearance. Sureties furnished
G f. Talbot wP Eryo
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04

UNIvERsALIsT FAIR.-We understand that
the ladies connected with the Second Univer-
salist Society are preparing for a fair and en-
tertainment to come off the 10th and 18th OF
this month, at the new City Hall. On the
first evening there will be dramatic perform
ance, the particulars of which will be given
hereafter, and on the second evening a prone
made c0ncart
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04
Central Railroad
OF IOWA.
Seven Per Cent. Gold
First Mortgage Bends,
FREE OF GOVERNMENT TAX,
AT IS and Accrued Interest.

This road runs through the richest and most
thickly settled portion of this magnificent
State, and is the only link wanting to connect
st. Louis and st. Paul by direct limo, 147
miles shorter than any other.
1t runs through the great coal fields of South
ern Iowa to the North where coal is indispen-
sable and must be carried.
1t runs from the great lumber regions of the
North, through district of country which is
destitute of this prime necessity.
IT DOES NOT RUN THROUGH A WILDERNESS
where it would wait for years for population
to give it business, but through tier of coun-
ties which are now producing about twenty
million bushels of grain, most of which is freight
for railroads.
Forty-ive miles are Just diminished, and the
Superintendent reports that on the portion
open for business the net earnings are more
than the interest liabilities.
Sixty miles more are graded, and a million
and half of dollars have already been expend-
ed on the work.
The mortgage is made to the Farmers Loan
and Trust Co., and bonds can be issued only
at the rate of $16 900 per mile, or only half the
amount upon some other roads. Special secu-
rity is provided for the principal and for the
payment of interest.
First mortgages upon most railroads are the
very safest investments, and so far as we cal
learn, there is not single completed line in
the Northwest which is not only paying its in
terest, but good dividend upon its stock.
The immense grain and other freights to be
carried away, and the domestic supplies to be
brought in, ensure profitable business.
First Mortgage Bonds for so small an amount
upon a road running through such a rich and
already well-settled part eff Iowa, can well be
recommended as perfectly safe as well as very
profitable investment. At the present rate
they pay about ten per cent. on the invest
ment Over $500, 900 have been taken by the
Company's officers and others interested in the
enterprise. Pamphlets, with map, may be OBJ
tanned, and subscriptions will be received in
Portland by
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04

WOODEN WEDDING.-The friends of Mr.
John H. Adams, carriage maker on Portland
street, gathered last night at his residence, No.
% Elm street, to celebrate his wooden we'd
ding. About eighty persons were present,
some of whom came from Yarmouth and Lew
iston for the purpose; and a very pleasant
affair they made of it. A fine supper was
among the good things of the evening.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04

FOREST CITY BAND.-To-night the Forest
City Band will inaugurate their second season
of Promenade Concerts at Lancaster Hall
which were so popular last winter. The evening
chosen is a very good one for dancing. Most
everyone finds Saturday evening their leisure
night Of the week; they can throw aside busi-
ness cares until Monday morning and there
fore they feel like enjoying the golden oppor-
tunity. We anticipate for the band the same
full measure of success they SO deservidly
earned last year.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04
MISSOURI.

SIS. LOUIS, Dec 4.-The Kansas City Journal
says considerable number of MOrmOns from
Salt Lake have come to Jackson County and
settled near Independence, where they former
ly resided. They have recovered some of their
old property, including the Temple ground, on
which site they propose to erect another place
OF worship. These Mormons repudiate polyg-
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04
A Visit TO the Nestoriau.

Having had desire to visit one of the Eng
lish steamers small party started on Wednes-
day afternoon to visit the HISTORIAN, which we
heard was to sail on Saturday. We believe we
never enjoyed an afternoon better, and our
hearty thanks are due to the gentlemanly
steward, Mr.. Healthy. and his attentive assist
ant, Mr.. Sloan. We were first shown into the
dining hall where everything for comfort and
qualification was collected. The musical in
strument which we tried was fine, the silver
spoons knives and forks, silver service, arrange
ment for dishes and the kitchen all attracted
our admiration in turn. We should fail to do
justice to the staterooms where everything for
comfort and convenience seemed combined
and if any persons are intending to cross the
Atlantic, we cannot give them better wish
than that the HISTORIAN" MIGHT carry them
across THE VIsITORs
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Il Rare Chance.

TJNHE subscriber offers for sale the Farm formerly
i owned by Capt. VIM. Bucknam, situated at
Yarmouth oresde, one mile from the seashOre and
tains about sixty acres a part of it under high
state of cultivation; excellent buildings in good
pair; valuable orchard; plenty OF water, and q
reasonable.
no26d1tw3ts w. E. BUCKNAM, on the Farm.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04

TAPLEY j, PRESIDING.

TAPLEY j. PRESIDING.
FRDAY.-In the case of Adams v. Krogman,
the justice decided that defendant did take GER
tain articles, and ordered their return.
Shepley & Strout. Webb.
In the case of Illsley, Admir-, v. P. & R. r
r. Company, decision was announced snstain-
ing the demurrer and dismissng the bill with
ont costa
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04
WASHINGTON,
SINKING FUND, BONDS, ETC.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-Treasurer Spinner in
his annual report states that from May 11th to
November 18th there were paid for United
States six per cent. bonds on account of the
sinking fund and for the fund held subject to
the orders of Congress, interest and premium
paid thereon, included $89, ,282, ,270. The Treas
the Treasury on account of the two finds
named $75, ,478, 300 in United States six per
cent stocks. The dividends on these SO held
will net an income to the treasury and for the
reduction Of the public debt of $4,528, 72S per
after maintained and the accruing interest in
vested sem-annually in like bonds the whole
national debt will thus be paid off in less than
thirteen years.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04
Death fO

Eminent physicians say that more sickness among
children results from Pin-Worms than from any
other cause. A safe and efectusl remedy for these
troublesome and often dangerous pests Is found in
DIR. GOULD'S PIN-WORM SYRUP. Cure for
adults and children warranted without injury to
health. Price rs cents. GEO. C. GOODWIN & Co..
aoston, and all druggists. w6m40
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04

A CHANCE FOR THE CHILDREN.-Mr. Harley
Newcomb has very generously remembered the
children by putting the price of tickets to the
members of our public schools at the low rate
of thirty cents each The concert will be one
of high character, and without doubt will be
we'll patrOnized.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04
TEXAS.


GKEAT FIRE AT GALVESTON.
GALVESTON, Dec. 3.-About fifty business
firms and shop keepers weae burned out by
fire this morning The Merchants Mutual
Insurance building, the Theatre and Metro
politan Hotel were destroyed. Loss variously
estimated at from 81 900 900 to 81, 100000.
No election returns have vet been received.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04
Boston Boot and Shoe Market.

-, . BOSTON, Dec. 2.
Although the weeks shipments exceed those OF the
previous week, the Boot and Shoe trade Is rather
quiet Just now, and the business done since the date
OF our last report has consisted principally in filling
ORDERS and answering calls for limited quantities Of
goods to make up broken stocks; manufacturers for
the Wholesale trade have not had much to do during
the past few weeks but this is usually the after
trade there is still considerable activity. The
mission and jobbing houses are busy and prices in
every department are fully sustained. Leather boots
and shoes for ladies' and misses at present
most In requsitiOn for the retail trade Some OF the
manufacturers Of such goods are by no means idle.
There is also an active demand at the jobbng houses
tor the serge boot foxed with leather and
tice of ladies' and gents boots fastened with i'm
proved brass screw. The last named goods have been
recently introduced. They are manufactured at
Milford, in this State. They exhibited at the
recent fair in st. Louis Mo-, where the hunting and
gentlemen's calf dress boots gained each first class
medal, and of ladies' boots and shoes exhibit
ed by the same parties, at the fair obtained
dpoma -IShoe and Leather Renorter.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04

PORTLAND NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY,"
The Natural History Society has received one
hundred and twenty five specimens OF lobster
claws, exhibiting the most grotesque deforml-
ties, fromiMr. Robert Armstrong. Mr.. Arm
strong is employed in a large lobster factory
and has made it point to collect these claws,
which are very curious. Also scrap-book
containing large amount of valuable printed
matter concerning volcanoes and EARTHQUAKES
from all quarters of the globe, the gift of Com
mander Geo. H. Prebe; fine collection of
fossils from Prof. Hurd of Knox College: and q
lot of Maine minerals, very choice, from Gide-
on Bearce, West Minot. We should not for.
get to mention two large quarto volumes from
A. d. Hagar, Esq, State Geologist of Yer
mont, containing the results of the late geolo
ical survey of that State. The volumes ar
elegantly printed and illustrated with dia
grams and drawings, forming a valuable con
tyibution to the stock of scientific knowledge
Such donations are worthy of special acknowl
edpement.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-04
THE ECUMENICAL COUNCIL.

LONDON, Dec. 3.-Dispatches from Rome
announce that the pre-synodaf conference was
held yesterday, when the papal allocution was
delivered and the oath administered to the
officers of the Ecumenical Council. Z
The Times of to-day says:-'Things at Rome
are auguring ill for the Council. Gallicanism
is rampant The Austrian and German bish-
ops demur to the dogma of infallibiity and
discord is apprehended among the Italians.
Antonelli shakes his head at performance in
which he never felt any sympathy. 1t will be
some time before it can become clear whether
the Council will bring the Church peace or the
sword -