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The Portland daily press., 1869-09-06
Cook Wanted !!
s. II. SPRING,
Cor. of Emery and DanfOrth SITS.
aug 3itf-sn
MARRIED.

In Brunswick, Aug &C. j. W. Crawford, OF Chiea-
go, and Jane j. Wnchell. OF Brunswick.
In brunswick, Sept 1, Alfred j. Dunning and
Mrs. Hattie e. Alexander.
In Norway, Aug. %, Charles Young and Minnie
Beaupra.
In Ninalhayen. Ang. IS. Hanson 4. Simmonds OF
", ard Miss Nietlrin0 Auspland, OF ST George
In Ninaihayen. Aug. p. Hiram Ewcll, OF Camden,
and Soph-onia n. Smith. OF v.
The Portland daily press., 1869-09-06
THE IRISH LAND QUESTION.

The Marquis of Huntington attended the
= Cutters banquet at Sheffield last night, and
made speech. He said the task for the ensu-
. ing session of Parliament would be the settle
ment of the Irish land question. He hoped
the subject would be debated with as little po-
Iifica1 faalinO rncSihla aAa '.f-''
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16
stool, Quotations by TeIegraph-a p. NJ.
FROM EUROPE.
Wore EngIIsh Yncht Racing.

By the AaglO-A Hericdn Gable.
LONDON, Aug. 16--Another fine yacht race
from Cowes on Saturday was participated IN by
the boats of the Victoria Club. The race was for
the Commodore's cup, with time allowances,
round the Isle of Wight There were fourteen
entries, although only eight boats started. The
yachts got off at \. NJ, and the first three
yachts came in as follows:-Aline, 4'44 P. NJ;
Egeria, 4'49 ?. NJ; Condor, 4'5l P. NJ. The
Egeria won the race by time allowance.
The Harvard Crew.
The Harvard crew were out again on Saturday
for practice, and travcrsed the course from
Putney to MOrtake (Which is the regular course
agreed upon for the race of August 29) in 81
minutes and 10 seconds. Clasper is building a
beat for the Harvard crew, and oars by the best
makers have been ordered.
American Fenians.
The Rev. Paul Bagley's petition for the release
of American Fenians has been sent to the Queen.
This Afternoons Quotations.
FRANKFORT Aug l6-Fve-twenties firm at $751; l.
PARIS, Aug l6.-Tbe B0urse is firm. Rentes
13i, l0c,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16
FROM WASHINGTON.
More Counterfeit Ten Dollar Notes.


Despatch 10 the Associated Press.
WAsuINGToN, Aug. 16.-The Treasurer of the
United States to-day received another counter
felt ten dollar grecnbacl of the twenty-third
series letter e. which in its distinctive fea-
lures varies materially from any other spurious
note vet presented here. The engraving Is
quite coarse, and does not attempt to initiate the
genuine plate at all closely. The vignette OF
Mr. Lincoln is a very Indifferent engraving, and
the scroll-worl around the medallion poorly
inflated 1t may be interesting to the business
public to know that there is within a fraction OF
eighty-three millions of ten dollar green6acks
in circulation, of which, in response to the re-
cent circular of the Treasurer recalling it, some
twenty-five thousand dollars have already been
received from New York and it is hoped the
last issue will be shortly taken up. Of the fifty
dollar greenbacks to be recalled under the cir
cular referred to, there are only some seventeen
millions in circulation, as shown by the books of
the Treasurers Office on the lst instant.
The Galveston Railroad Case.
Judge Swayne is to-day hearing the Galveston
and Houston Railroad case in the United States
Supreme Courtroom.
The Test Oath in Virginia.
Special Despatch to The Evening Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-There is much spccu-
lation as to what General Candy will do in the
matter of the test oath as connected with the
Virginia Legislature. There is reason to believe
that when General Candy was here Il few days
ago he received proper instructions on this sub
ject from General Sherman, and there is good
reason for stating that the test oath will be eX-
acted from the members of the Legislature.
spurious Currency.
Treasurer Spinner is in receipt of information
to the effect that certain parties in Norfolk are
| issuing fac-similes of United States currency,
| and selling it to those who are willing to be
| gulled. The plan is to send out a genuine fifty
cent note as a specimen, and then to give spuri-
ous notes when the order is received.
The Fall Elections.
A Republican politician of some note who ar
rived to-day from Indiana, says the Democrats
| will probably carry the local elections in that
State this fall. He says there is great dissatis-
faction with many of the Presidents appoint
ments.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16
THE MLNLNG DISTRICT.

A Prediction thnt "Striker will BECOME
General.
Special Despatch to The Euening Telegraph
WILKEsBARRE Aug. 16.-It is reported here
that the Upper Lehigh and Hazleton miners
have suspended work and stopped pumps. in
consequence of the new schedule of prices issued
by the operators
The Lehigh and schuylkill men are expected
to go out to-day. There is no suspension in the
Wyoming Valley, nor is there any Immediate
prospect ofany taking place.
1t is asserted by those well acquainted with
matters, that suspension will again become
general
The movement of the operators is looked upon
as scheme to affect the coal market. Whenever
they consider it for their interest to resume they
can easily do so by paying the same wages as
heretofore.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16
FROM VIEW TORK.
Then aud Recovery of s1IS.nnn.

IHeIl Nhu Recovery oil &IlS,OOO.
Despatch TO The ECening Telegraph
New YORK, Aug. 16-On Saturday last two
officers of the Washington Fire Insurance Com
pany at No. 172 Broadway, discovered that tin
box, containing cash, bonds checks, and notes to
the value OF S12S, $50, had been stolen. They did
not mention their loss to the police This morn
ing at an early hour as an officer was patrolling
West Twenty-third street, he discovered a pack
age on stoop with a printed address on it di-
rected to the Washington Insurance Company.
1t was taken to the station-house and opened .
when it was found to contain bonds and papers
bearing on their face the value of nearly
$1lSOO0. The Secretary of the insurance com
pany was apprised of the discovery, and recOg-
nized the contents of the package as part of the
funds stolen from the office on Saturday. All
the stolen property was recovered excepting
$4,000, consisting of S6OOOin Kings county bonds,
$4,000 in Governments, and $3.50 in gold.
The Pratt Case.
Despatch TO The EUening Telegraph.
New YORK, Aug. 16.-The Pratt case has
ended without collision. John II. Pratt
was produced before Commissioner Osborne
this morning at II o'clock. Major-Generals
Mcdowell and Iugalls were in consultation with
the United States District Attorney as to what
course to pursue in case of attempted rescue,
but their consultation was useless. Some of the
crowd assembled, but no attempt was made.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16
FROM NEW HORK.
A Bank President Charged with Emb ezzlin
Aknn.0nn.

a6OO,OO0.
New YORK, Aug. 16.-The arrest of George Il.
Ritter, President of the First National Bank of
Memphis, is to-day announced to have been
made in this city. He is charged with embez-
zling 100000 of the school fund of Tennessee.
The arrest was kept quiet, but the Tennessee au-
thorities were notified, and officers are expected
from Memphis to-day to take charge of the pri-
soner. The evidence against him is unknown.
His counsel had an interview with him yester-
day, but up to this forenoon had taken no steps
towards obtaining his discharge on a writ of
habeas corpus.
More About the Pratt Cnse-The Excitement
UnabnIed.
New YORK, Aug. 16.-The Federal building
in Chambers street is crowded with people, Gu
rious to witness the proceedings in the Pratt
case. The u S. troops, well supplied with ball,
cartridge, and rations, still guarding Marshal
Barlow. Pratt will be produced at ?. NJ. be-
fore the U. S. Commissioner. 1t is rumored that
a requisiton for the prisoner has been received
from Gen. Reynolds, commanding in Texas.
Pratt, the Alleged Murderer, Discharged.
Despatch 10 The EUeling Telegraph
New YORK, Aug. 16.-John B. Pratt, the
alleged pirate, murderer, and traitor, from
Texas, has been discharged by United States
Commissioner Osborne, solely on the ground
that the evidence was insufficient to detain him.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16
The Pratt Case.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Partial Revenue Returns for the Year Ending
June :SO.

June bUs
Despatch to the associated Press.
WAsHINGToN, Aug. 16.
Partial returns to the Revenue Office for the
year ending June 80 show that the following
amount of taxes have been Collected
Distilled spirits, all sources, including liquor
licenses, $43 500, ,OOO tobacco, $22 300 600; fer
mented liquors, $4,000, 600; income, individuals,
23 100 900; internal revenue stamps $15, sos, 600
Seventy-seven districts are yet to be heard from.
Supervisor John Legre, of Rochester, N. H.,
has been recommssioned without reference To
territory.
Internal revenue receipts to-day, $795 739
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16
CITY INTEL LLIGEN CE,

FEES FROM PENSIONERs.-As frequent complaints
induce the belief that certain pension agents make
legal fees for securing their semi-annual pension
pay, all nited States pensioners are hereby notified
that the proper and legal charges for securing such
pay are only as follows:-
For preparing vouchers S.................25 25 cents
For oath OF identity "
For each additional oath, if any, IS cents No
other chaTgeS should be paid by pensioners, except
the actual cost Of postage ana Of the certificate OF
official character Of magistrate when required which
is only 9nce It is reported that pensioners are often
above sums, and the attention of all soldiers and
friends OF soldlers-oi their widows and orphans-is
called TO the above ic0al rates. No charges for
"time," for raroad fare" for "cashing in advance"
or other illegal commissions are allowed.
THE ARSENAL RoBBERY-THE PRISONERS ALL
DIsCHARGED.-A final hearing given this morn
ing before Alderman Kerr to William III. Gill; Jr.,
who was absent from the last hearing Of the persons
charged with being concerned in the robbery of the
safe at the United states Arsenal. The locksmith
VINO maue me new Key which was found in the cess
pool attached to the place was on the stand, and
was unable 10 Identity young Gill as the man who
brought the key to him pattern for the new kew
Detective Franklin was also on the stand and
stating that no additional evidence could be pro-
cured the magistrate discharged the prisoner.
DISREGARD or THE REQUEST OF THE CHIEF En-
| GiNEER OF THE WATER WoRKs.-Hundreds of the
citizens, notwithstanding the threatened short sup
play OF wafer pay no attention whatever to the mat
| ter and use the water Just as carelessy as ever
During Saturday night the police of the Fourth dis
trct found no less than eight places in the vicinity
| OF Inlrd ana Arch streets, where employees had
| gone home leaving the water running Where il
was possible, the police broke in the stores ana shut
| OIL the spiggOt. 9'''
HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-WiIam Mayer and Henry
Fossieller have been held by Alderman Toand for
highway robbery. The complainant who had been
brought to the Seventh district Station on drnnEen
charge, stated tat at an early hour yesterday morn
ing he was attacked by the prisoners at Second and
| Coates Streets and ROBBED OF his watch and money
The arrest was made by Policemen Anon anC
Lowry.
| THE SCOTTISH GANEs.-This morning the Gale
| dOnian Club, OF this city, proceeded TO Oakda,
Park where they propose celebrating the day il
their usual STYLE They marched from their head
quarters at Eighth and Walnut streets to the depot
| preceded by a full brass band and the pipes. The
| were dressed in the Highland garb, and attracted
considerable attention.
AssAULTING A BEOTHER-Michael Mckinney, liy
ing on Germantown avenue, above oxford street
Yesterday got into Il quarrel with brother, WHOM
he assaulted with plate, innicting several ugl
wounds on the head. Michael was arrested and O
being taken before Alderman Helms, was cOmmitte
TO await the result Of the injuries.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16
THE WORKERS.

Assembling of the Congress of the National
Labor Union of the United states.
This morningsat 10 O'Clock, pursuant to announce
ment, the annual Congress OF the National Labor
Union OF the United States met in the Assembly
Buildings, Tenth and Chestnut streets.
The Union was organized in 1866. The following
ngures give the reported strength Of the trades
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16
hey II. Y. LAU D E r B A c H
CLASSICAL SCIENTIFIC, AND COMMERCIAL
ACADEMY,
FOR BOYS AND YOUNG MEN,
ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS,

This school presents the following advantages
Fnelyventiated with ceilings thirty feet in
height giving each pupil more than double the usual
breathing space.
Wide massive stairways rendering accidents in assem-
bling and dismissing almost impossible
corps of teachers every of whom has had years of
experience in the art of jmpdrtia0 knowledge and
making study interesting and consequently profitable.
mode of teaching and discipline calculated to make
school attractive instead of burdensome, TO the pupa
indispensable requisite for complete success
Applications received at the Academy from 10 A NJ
5P. NJ, daily, on and after August %.
Catalogues containing full particulars and the names
of leading citizens patrons of the institution
may be obtained at Mr. w f. Warburon's, No 4O Ohes.
nut street, or by addressing the Principal as above
H. Y. LAUDFRBACH,
Late Principal of the Northwest Public Gramma
School 814 stuth lot {
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16

FIRE THIS MoRNING.-Shortly before O'Clock
this morning, the alarm of fire was caused by the
destruction of the roof of the dwelling No 605
Swanson street. 1t originated from sparks from the
chimney. The loss sustained will reach about $500.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16

DROWNED IN THE SCHUYLKILL-Yesterday VIII
liam Crumley, aged twenty-five years, was drowned
while bathing in the Schuylkill, below Flat Rock,
Manayunk. His body was recovered, and Coroner
Daniels will hold an inQuest.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16

BABE FOUND IN A CULVERT.-AbOut 2 O'Clock
yesterday the attention of policeman was called to
the presence of a dead infant in the inlet at Fourth
and Buttonwood streets. He procured assistance,
and succeeded in fishing the body out
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16
FROM THE STATE.
A SmnII shower.

MAHANoY CITY, Pa, Aug 16.-A small shower
of rain fell yesterday, but not enough to affect
the river.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16

ROBBERY AT CHELTEN HMLs.-The coach-house of
Mr.. Thomas j. Lancaster was robbed, on Friday
night last, Of all the harness, which consisted of a
double set, nearly new, and single set. reward
is offered for the recovery OF the stolen property and
the detection of the thief.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16
FIFTH ION
THE LATEST NEWS.

Recovery of 800, 900 Worth of Stolen
Bonds in New York-Partial Re-
turn of Revenue Taxes for
the Past Year-Fears
of Another Gene
raj Strike in
the Coal
Region.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16

Young RAsCALs-Lewis Smith and William Simp-
son, both young men, have been held 10y Alderman
Ramsde in 5000 bail to answer the charge OF indie
cent exposure of their persons yesterday in the
Vicinity of Columbia Bridge.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16

ALLEGED CHICKEN THIEF.-John Wilson, a sea-
man, was taken into custody at an early hour this
morning, at Third and Berks streets, having in his
possession eight dead chickens. Being unable to
give any satisfactory explanation as to how he OBJ
tained them, he was taken before Alderman Helms,
who held him for further hearing
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16
FOURTH EDITION
WASHINGTON

Issues of New Counterfeit Ten-Dollar
Greenbacks-New Schemes for
pushing Spurious Cur
rency-Gen. Candy and
the Test Oath in Vir-
ginia-Discharge
of Pratt, the
Texan.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16

FELL THROUGH A HATCH.-Jacob Vandercroft,
sailor on board Of the schooner Isabella Thompson
lying at Pier 10, Richmond fell through the hatch a
an early hour yesterday morning and was serious
injured.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16
II u R O P Z .

More Yachting in English Waters
The Harvard Crew-They Pull
Over the Regular Course
A Petition for the Re-
lease of American
Fenians.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16

AssAULTING A BRoTHER.-Michael Mckinney, liv-
ing on Germantown avenue, above oxford street,
yesterday got into quarrel with brother, whom
he assaulted with a plate, inhictng several ugly
wounds on the head Michael was arrested, and on
being taken before Alderman Helms, was committed
TO await the result Of the injuries.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16

At 10 o'clock the bell at the preachers stand
broke in upon the jargon of prayer and hymn,
commanding dispersal and silence. But 1t was
quite midnight before the camp was silent, the
meetings in many of the tents being continued
until their participants were literally used up
and forced to seek repose. One by one they
were brought to an end, until at last the only
scene OF attraction was group of dozen zeal
GUS brethren who sat upon long table at one
of the eating booths, and sang hymn after
bymn, as if there was no end to the catalogue,
and no such thing as striking bottom in the
wells of joy which had been opened in their
hearts.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-07-06

THE Statement of the Idaho World
that now the quickest, cheapest and
most pleasant route from Idaho to
San francisco is to go By way OF
Indian Creek, striking the railroad
only forty miles west of Promontory
and325miles east of Winnemucca is so
perfectly ridiculous as not to require
further notice, except in the matter
of the pleasure of the trip. The
World has chosen gratuitously and
without a shadow of truth to make
an invidious comparison between
the roads, giving preference to the
Snake River route in everything.
So far as distance, time and expense
are concerned, we gave figures In
last Tuesday mornings issue that
cannot be controyerted, showing all
the advantages to be With the Owy-
hee road, and now we propose to
say word with reference to the as
pect of the country through which
the two lines pass.
The World says in going via In
dian Creek the country is much more
I" pleasant to look upon" To those
of us who have repeatedly Travelled
both ways and know all about the
character of Snake River, as COM
pared with the Jordan, Quinn s
River, Paradise, etc., it wonld be
sufficient to let these assertions go
as a burIesque, as they are, but to
those unacquainted with the routes,
it may be proper to remark that the
general character of all the country
between the Sierras and Rocky
Mountains is barren and dessolate,
sand. sage, basalt and volcanic lava
being the rule, with an occasional
| green valley along the streams. vi
these streams, Boise River Is the
chief. sas it is well known fact that
Snake River, from head to mouth,
is an alkalr desert. Next to Boise
may be mentioned Paradise, or the
Little Humboldt then comes
Ouinn's River and Jordan Creek, a
fine agricultural valleys for theil
size as can be found anywhere. The
Railroad Stage Line passes dlrectl.
along nearly the whole length o
Reynolds, Jordan and Quinn's Rive
and in sight of Paradise. CAM
McDermit, one of the prettlest ant
pleasantest military posts IN th
country, is an object of interest o.
the way, the stages passing dlrecu'
through the camp, to say nothing Q
Silver City, the Owyhee mines, etc
where a large per cent. oil all Tn
treasure of the Territory is produced
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-07-06

Dry Goods, Clothing. Hats, Boots, sla.
according to quality.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-07-06
" The Bully Lager Beer,
Oh The Nice Lager Beer"

NIICK ZAPP TOOK CHARGE OF THE
IN City Brewery
On April 5th, and is now running That popular
Establishment. -,
Beer in Kegs, by the Gallon, in Bottles
and by the Glass always on nand at the De
not In the Golden Chariot saloon.
Families supplied on reasonable Terms
with superior article. Sou
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-04-22
COTfTMRfAA = = 2 e. e e1czs
Thursday Morning. April 90. 1859.
Irnperiaiisni Asasa.

80" -. - al
In the last number OF, chat fungus growth
of New York Journalism, the Inipsriialist,
amongst its other correspondence, there il
communication from Baltimore. in whiob
the writer says, ''a large proportion of the
intelligent and educated classes of the
people entertain, the same ideas. as that
journal. This. remark, is most likely to be
trueionly OF: some Of those who, having en-
riched themselves by political and corrupt
joss" at the expense OF the people. are
now anxious to have their acquisitions ad-
justed on apermanent basis, which they
think can only be accomplished through the
agency of imperialism. The writer ex-
presses the'opinion that the merchants are
the class that should rule the country. In
former number Of the hnperialisf, West.
'sra correspondent thought the land-holders
should constitute the aristocracy. No doubt
every other class would claim special privi-
leges for itself. The IapmiaRst itself seems
TO desire to enjoy the privileges without the
restraints Of empire. In its last issue, it
speaks OF the warnings" which the EN-
peror Napoleon gives journals in his coun-
ywhen he disapproves their opinions,
raad complains that it, too in this Stree re-
Nphblic," for daring to print its opinions in
plain words, has received official warning
shat the publication, of the Inperialist will
mot be permitted What does it want of an
empire, then, if q slight taste of the restric-
tions ,upon the press, SO essential to impe-
rial security, is 30 grievous to it? Or does
lit expect. while everybody else is to be i'm
&perialized, the press is to- be free?
Extremes meet, and the ultra dema-
goguism which has been accustomed to
defy popular intelligence for purposes of
'self-aggrandizement naturally runs into
king-worship when it holds out a prospect
of consolidating its gains. The immediate
danger, however, is rather of an oligarchy,
which will aim to concentrate political
power and fortune in it's hands, than of i'm
perialism.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-04-22

WESTERN RIVALRY ON FLAT. Footed
SUBJEcT.-Our Western contemporaries oc-
casionnlly have some very amusing contro-
versles: 1t is relief in high political times
to obtain glimpses of these social lath -bladed
controversies. For instance, the Mt. Plea
SAINT Iowa Press, of recent date, says:
"Out of fifty women eating supper at fes-
tival, it is fact that thirty of them sit on
one of their feet. Why do they? The o.
kaloosa Citizen undertakes to give an answer
in the following atrocious manner: "They
don't out this way. You can find no woman
in this bailiwick with a foot big enough for
any thirty other women to sit on Not
much. Good Heavensl what underpinning
the Mt. Pleasant danes must have, if the
above reflection of our bachelor contempo-
rary was suggested by actual observation.
And yet, in case of grasshopper raid, two
or three such feet around on farm couldn t
be sneezed at They'd be handy day times;
but, ugh! what would you do with them
o'nights?"