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The Portland daily press., 1869-04-08
Dispatches to Evening Papers.
WASHINGTON.
CUBAN MATTERS,


NEW YORK, April THE Tribune's Wash
ington dispatch says Cuban affairs continue to
occupy much attention here, and to be the sub
ject Of discussion in Congressional committees,
in the departments, and by members of the
Cabinet A widespread sympathy is manifest
ed toward the insurgents.
Representatives from the American prison
ers held by the Spanish authorities in Cuba
had an interview with the Preside MT to-day, in
reference to business on their hands. The
President assured them of his sympathy, and
stated the government would at once take eff
fective measures to protect the citizens of the
United States in that island. They subse-
quently called ON the Secretary of War and
Gen. Sherman, who made the same assertions.
It is thought here that the assignment of the
18th o. s. Infantry to Key West is only pre-
liminary movement, and that the real destina-
ton OF the regiment is the squadron of Admit
raj Hof. This belief is strengthened by the
fact that Chaplain Kane, of the flagship Con-
toocook, now in the vicinity of Havana, has
been ordered hence bearing highly important
dispatches from the government to Admiral
Hoff. 1t is understood that these dispatches
have reference to the American prisoners in
Cuba, and that demand for their release will
follow from the Admiral.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-08
WEST INDIES.



HAVANA, April 1.-The Diario says the rebels
are leaving the jurisdiction of Sagu la Grande.
The country is becoming quiet, and several
men from Sagua, lately in the rebel ranks,
have returned to the city and joined the vol
unteer forces.
1t is reported to-day that the burning of the
settlements and farms in the interior is still
being carried on by the insurrectioDists.
The Vose de Cuba newspaper to-day COM
ments bitterly on the sales of property belong
ing to emigraHt Cubans.
NEW YORK, April 1.-THE Herald has the
following special:
Havana, April7 "A fleet of ten gunboats is
expected from Spain, and orders have been
of thirty more.
The battalion of artillerymen which lately
arrived here from Cienfuegos will probably be
sent to the Vuetta Abajo region.
fedora Nunesz and Francisco Gonzales,
two of the rebel captors of the steamer Com
manditario,w who were made prisoners when she
was recaptured, are in irons and on board the
Spanish man-of-war at Nassau, where they
are kept for the purpose of identifying their
companions who escaped to that island.
A batch of twenty rebel prisoners have just
arrived from Santo EspiIitu.
The Governor of the town of Guanabacoa is
banishing al the young men suspected of rebel
tendencies
A revival of the late volunteer demonstra-
tions is anticipated on the arrival of the volun-
teers from Catalonia, Spain.
The Vose de Cuba announces that extensive
retrenchments are proposed in the admins
because absentees are selling their property.
A project is on foot for the merchants to give
their country debtors an extension of tire e
months
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WASHINGTON.

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT GRANT.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE following mes
sage was received by Congress from President
Grant at o'clock this afternoon:
To the Senate and House Of Representations:
While am aware that the time in which
Congress proposes now to be in session is very
brief. and that it is a desire, as far as con-
sistent with the public interest, to avoid enter
ING upon the general business of legislation,
there is one subject which concerns SO deeply
the welfare of the country that deem 1t my
duty to bring it before you. :, >,
have no doubt that you will concur with
me in the opinion that it is desirable to restore
the States which were engaged Ia reDeliion 70
their proper relations to the government ana
the country, at as early period as the pecpie
oil those States shall be found willing TO become
peaceful and orderly communities, ana 10
ADOPT and maintain such constitutions ana
laws as will effectually secure the civil and po-
ders
The authority Of the United States, which
nas peen Vinolcated and established by its NIL
itary power, must undoubtedly be asserted for
the absolute protection of all its citizens in the
iun enjoyment of the freedom and security
Wnicn Is the object of a republican govern
Enns st nas whenever the people Of rebel
upon the accomplishment of this object in en-
tire conformity with the constitutional an thor.
ty OF Congress, 1t is certainly desirable that all
causes OF irritation should be removed as
promptly as possible, that a more perfect
Union may be established and the country re.
stored to peace and prosperity.
The convention of the people of VIRGINIA
which met in Richmond on Tuesday, Dec. 3D.
1867, framed Constitution for that State
which was adopted by the Convention on the
18th of April, 1868, and desire respectfully tt
call the attention of Congress to the propriety
Of providing by law for the holding of an cleo
ton in that State at some time during the
months of May or june next, under the direc
ton of the military commander Of the District
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For Dredging I'm Portland Harbor, Ne.

For Dredging I'm Portland Harbor, Me,
L o'clock p. NJ, on Monday the 18Th instant.
for dredging the bar near the Middle Ground." In
TINS naroor, 50 as to obtain depth, at mean low
MAE o. nineteen or twenty feet, may DO here
a.er determined on by the Engineer In charge. The
1eptn OF excavation will not exceed three feet,
~ channel, and the amount 10 be excavated will
~ os,vvV cubic yards, more or less; Tor 20 ft.
nhei the depth Of excavation will not exceed TOUR
Ieet and the amount TO be excavated viii be $1,000
CUBIC yards more less-the amount In both eases,
depending upon the width OF the channel as ay be
decided on, 10 be excayated.
The work must be commenced as soon as practiea-
BILE afer the approval OF the contract, aud be COM
peted not later than the 10Th day of November NEXT
The material excayated is to be deposited an such
localities not exceeding three miles in distance from
the work. as the experimenting Engineer may des-
ignate. ID, -,
Bidders will please state the price per cubic yard
of excavation as measured IN the sc0tcs, including
also the removal Of the maera, ~ s s1s o aes
low water and second for acnannei OF ~ iset depth
al mean low water.
be reserved thererom, IL the whole work Il satis
factor1ly completed and be forfeited In the event
of the non-fflment OF the contract In the time and
The undersigned reserves the right to reiect ali
bids which, In his opinion are not favorable 40 tha
reason 70 believe will III not ailhS an %Sh0, snsse
ly perform the contract
Persons desiring to make proposs Is are requested
Block, on Congress Street, for forms Of same snd
Tor more definite Information as 10 the locality
ueptn ana character OF dredging; and, on transmit
tSav PHI when are required to be In dup
eato'l tney Will please endorse thereon "Preposas
ior Dredging the bar near he Middle Grounc."
y. s. ENGIsERR OFRIcE,l GEO. THoM.
Portland, Me- April 7,ises. Bvt. Brig asnI !, ga
n B. The Portland Daily Prsss is the only ne. q
paper authorised 10 publish the above notice.
aprT-dst o. w.
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HAVANA, April s, via Lake City 6th.--Five
prisoners taken on board the Commanditario
have been brought here. A naval court mar.
tiai is trying them, and if they are convicted
The volunteers went out to meet and well
come the artillerymen from Cienfuegos.. A
procession was formed and they marched into
the city, creating much enthusiasm among the
Spaniards during their march The volunteers
dragged the rebel flag in the streets and tram
pied upon it.
1t is known here that the authorities at
Washington are aware that two expeditions
are preparing to leave the Mississippi for this
island: Admiral Hoff has been ordered to pre-
vent them from efecting landing; also to
Wan monitors.
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@ O M M e R CIAL.
New York stock and Money Market.

NEW YORK, April THE Money market was
somewhat irregular to day and the Demand pressing
borrowers evidently desiring to supply themselves
early ana not trust to chance of an easier MARKET
Ine rates paid tor call loans per cent. curren-
cy and "a on stock. AS the day advanced the
market became easier and call loans were done at
per cent Gold, which was current just previ us to
the close of bank hours Applications Tor discounts
from merchants are heavy, but the rate was alnoss
nominal at 10 "a Is per cent. for prime double ana
single names Sterling Exchange nominally steady
at 1917 a 1854 for best bills; round amounts can
only he sold az concession therefrom, Gold quiet
and firm ali day the two extremes being 1914 a 131t
the bulk of the transactions was at 1919, winch wa
the closing rate the rates pald lor were
menfs are stronger and prices higher, but market
dull, closing firm, however, with good inquiry Tor
ali bonds but disposition on the part of dealers to
SELL Henry Clewes q Co. furnish the following 80
ouotations:-Coupon6 s 1881, 1155 "a 115E; do POS
1s62 l94 q 1is1; do 1854 la g f1; do 1865, 1,ei
40 1868 1881 a 1i3s; 10 4O's. 1854 a 1864. Ivy
Border State bonds quiet but rather firm; Mis-
souri, s1a g s1t new Tennessees, CAL e4B North
The Stock market in the morning was trife of
rom iasc evenings prices, except New York Cen
trail which was strong and rose to 166 the report
Oh Dill In the Legl ature legalzing the 80 per cent.
certificates. North Western was comparatively
firm, it appearing that $4,000 shares preferred, in
s peaS Of smaller amount are held IN Germany
cific Mail and Western Union were otherwise in the
greatest demand. Late in the day the market he
came heavy but subsequently was again firmer with
general upward movement, and closed steady
The foil wing are $50 prices Pacific Mail. 9O5 a
90i; Western Union Telegraph, 41I a 41a; Erie, 33s;
s24; Folt Wayne, 1921 % 1881; Michigan Central,
il9; Michigan Southern, Set q s64i Illinois Central,
1S9 q 1891; Toledo, 96s q 964 Chicago & Rock Is
land, 1870; Chicago g. North Western, 81; do pre-
ferred, 90.
The clearances at the Gold Exchange Bank to-day
amounted to Sal OO0, 900.
The balance at the Sub-Trsasury to-day amount
ed to $S7 ,637, 1893.
The exports for the week, except specie, were $s-
S78, 954.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-08
Brighton, Cambridge and Medferd Cattle
Markets.
ISpecial Disnatch hv International Line

BOSTON, Wednesday April7
At market this week:-791 Cattle, 5000 Sheep, $50
Cattle, $3.50 Sheep, 500 Store Pigs and 1i5 Veals.
-Beeves-Extra quality $l3 so a IA 90;
first quality $12 so q $l3 25 second quality $1l 30 q
Of Cows Oxen, Bulls. &c, IS 90 % 100 fSs the
total weight Of hides. tallow and dressed beet.
Prices of Hides, Tailow and skins-Brighton Hides
10 q 1otc country Tallow q Tic p ib; Sheep Skins
l75 20 225; Country Skins soc q 81 " skim; Calf
Working -Prices:-extra $27b a s25; ordin-
airy 5000 q $3.50; handy Steers $3.50 a 200 % pair.
Stores Yearlings, sis 10 S2s; two year olds, S2s
ing 70 their value for beef
Mich oowsaextrs $sS g rs; ordinary $50 to so;
Cows in market.
Sheep and Landslide supply from all sections
was ight those from the West were taken direct to
bany wete full 1c % fb higher this week than they
were last; prices of Northern Sheep ranged from
to &c " ID. or from SO 90 to SO 90 " head,
Swine-The supply in market was light and trade
not very active; we quote sele lots at 13c % fb
lots to peddle wholesale 1ob to 12c h retail II to
14c $S Id.
Droves from Maine-G Wells, 8; j c Miller. 10: d
Lancaster, Z; R Wells. 4; " Radcliffe, g.
Sales of Maine Cattle-N Radcliffe g. Co sold /
pair g1th feet inch for s25s; lar, girth feet
for s5is Ma1eid Davis sold pairs, gr si feet
girth feet inches, for $685. pair, girth feet
inches for $500, pair, eirth feet 10 inches, lor
s24O; pair, grth eet 10 inches, for 1925; pair,
girth 81 fset $780, pair, grth 81 feet for $685.
Remarks-The market day this week being Tues
day and Wednesday, we have made our report ear
ler than usual. There was but small supply from
Maine, mostly workers. Several dlovers kept some
stock over from last week. There is slight demand
for Working Oxen. Up to this morning there has
but few OF the Western Cattle arrived; most OF
them will be disposed of to-day; prices remain the
same as they were last week. although think that
the Western Cattle are bought so that they can be
sid tor less than those last week. Including what
came in Tuesday, hear from drovers that there
will be from go to so car loads of stock from the
West for the week.
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RHODE ISLAND.
The State Election.
Republicans Triumphant /!
The Democrats Nowhere.
RHODE ISLAND,

PRovIDENoE, April I'll P. M.-The State
election for general officers and members of the
Legislature, to-day, passed off very quietly and
light vote was cast. The Republican ticket,
headed by Seth Padleford for Governor, is
elected by about 1000 majority. Returns from
all but four towns give Padleford 685S; Pierce,
Democrat, 3009 The Senate will probably
comprise q Republicans and Democrats; the
House 81 Republicans and IL Democrats
Providence gave 1642 republican, SIG democrat
Ic; Newport 407 republican, 103 democratic;
socket 1888 republican 81 democratic.
Observation-Disclosures from every town in the
State except Black Island, give Padleford 7167;
Pierce 1859. The total vote is about one hall
that cast last fall
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e U r. Q P E


LONDON, April THE political news is
meagre.
The Minnie Harding has been totally wreck
ed; no date. The crew were saved.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-08

HAVANA. April 6-Sugar market dull; offers were
made to-day basis of 81 q 81 reals % arrobe for
No. IL Dutch standard. Exchange on London II "a
70 premium; on United States, 60 days sight, cur
rency, % q "a per cent. discount.
LONDON, April 7-Afternoon.-Conso 90 for both
money and account.
American securities United States 5-2O's quiet at
S3f; Stocks quiet.
LIVERPOOL, April 7-Afternoon. Cotton-sales
estimated at 10000 bales Breadstuffs dull. Lard
72s Cd.
LONDON, April -Evening-C 931 for money
and 93R for account.
American securities-Unted States 5'20's S3k /;
Stocks steady; Illinois Central shares 96a; Erie
shares 244.
FRANKFORT. April 7-Evenno.-United States
5-20'ss74 a SIG.
LIVERPOOL, April 7-Evening Cotton quiet and
steady; Middlfng uplands 128 q 12ad; sales Of the
day have been 10000 bales. Petroleum dull. Naval
Stores dull.
LONDON, April 7-Evening. Refined Petroleum
is load.
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AUCTION SALES.
n. NJ PATTEN e CO., AuctisueeRs
OFFICE EXCHANGE STREET.
Watches, Jewelry 8 Fancy Goods.

ON wednesday and Thursday, April 7th and 9Th
,1s 1 icy Tewery Bracelets, Studs Cuff Buttons, Guard
snoor 90 GEna,ns' Pins Rings, Ear Hoops, Plated
NanriS, p rosns, Ladies', Buffers, Mugs, Casters,
ticles. May be seen Monday forenoon. No post-
up. N' ''ooA - M9uh1
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For Sale at CS,y Farm i!

90 Tons first quality Hay. Also one pure bred
~ Jersey Bull, three years old, with record OIL
pedigree. Enquire of
Marth 30-d3w
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MINNESOTA.

ST.. PAUL, April IAN insane man, named
Jary, on the Saltwater road, killed his wife
and four children last night. The murderer
was arrested.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-08

lSpeclal DISPATCH Dy INTERNATIONAL Llne.J
BOSTON, April 7-[Reported for the Press 1.-THE
following is list of prices quoted this afternoon:
Domestic-Oh,o ana Pennsylvania pick lock Go q
zoe; do choice Xxx 57t q 60c fine x 80 a SAC; medi
UNI 30 q 53c; coarse As q SOC; Michigan, New York
and Vermont extra and Xxx 80 a &c; fine 48 a SOC
medium As a SOC: coarse 46 q 4sc; other Western
fine and x At q Soc; medium 46 q 48c; common 40
@ 46c; extra pulled AZ q 55c: superfine AZ q 55c
No. at 80 q 45c; combing fleece SO q &C., Calitor-
mia % q sGc p ID. Foreign wools-Canada comb
ing 20 a Toe; Smyrna washed 20 "a 40c, and unwash-
ed 10 q &c; Buenos Ayres 80 2 45c; Cape Good
Hope 81 a 43c; Gillian % @ soc; Donski 81 q 41c
African unwashed Is q 1Sc ~ ib.
Remarks-The demand continues moderate for
fleece and pulled Wool, but prices steady and
firm and sales have been in lots wanted at full
previous rates. The Nev York Shipping List saws
two or three cargoes of Donskoi, purchased before
arrival, have largely gone into consumption. The
new Secretary OF the Treasury has recently decided
that the classification of imported DOL according to
the rate Of blood of the sheep is the only practicable
means of uniformity, and must be adhered to- al
though it practically prohibits grades of Wool
and lots In other grades at disproportonately low
rate. The Philadelphia Commercial List says;-But
title doing and the market has been less active then
for many weeks. The prevailing dullness in the
trade in wooden goods induces caution the part o.
manuac turers who buy only for the supply OF i'm
mediate wants. Medium grades of fleece and pulled
Wool are steady, while less desirable desci iptions
are offered at prices fav0rinQ BUYERS.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-08

A WATCH FREE-Given gratis to every live
"A man who will art AGENT In q new, light and
honorable pusines paying $50 day. No gilt enter
prise no humbug. No money wanted In advance.
address II, MONROE KENNEDY q CO, Pitts
burg, Pa. apr6d&wtm
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Domestic Markets.

NEW YORK. April7. -Cotton firm; sales $50 bales !;
Mddling upands 283c. Four-sales $500 bbls.; State
so q 80; round hoop Ohio % a I 40; extra Wes-
tern 90 q 90; Southern dull and declining; sales
200 bbls.; extra 6 So a 10 co. Wheat heavy and a
&c lower; sales $1,000 bush.; No.. Spring at AZ a
change; sales $1,000 BUSH; new Mixed Western Sc q
sSc, chiefly at 81 % $50. Oats dull and easier; sales
$4,000 bush.; Western 761 q 784c. Beet dull. Pork
heavy and lower new mess 80 rs a 81 co. closing at
80 81 cash. Lard shade firmer; tierces III q 1870
Butter dull Whiskey dull and declining; Western
92tc free. Rice quiet Sugar dull; sales $50 hhds. (;
lasses dull. Naval Stores firm. Petroleum frm.-
Freights to Liverpool heavy; Cotton per steamer
3-1Gd Wheat per steamer Sd.
CHICAGO, April 7.-Exchange on New York firm
and unchanged. Flour dull and heavy; Spring ex-
tras 80 a 10. Wheat active; No. Spring at 1 10
q Is; No. Fat 04a q OF. Corn active and firm
Grand advanced la 19c; new regular at 513 a 52c.
Oats dull and weak, with no buyers; quote at 52c
Rye quiet and steady; regular 10, Barley quiet;
Pork nominaly 80 so. Lard 174c. Sugar cured Hams
I5s a 16c. Dry sailed shoulders III a 11ac. Live
Hogs steady and active at 25 q 10 90. Cattle more
active at 4 go q 30.
CINCINNATI. Al ril 7.-Whiskey dull at SIC. Mess
Pork nominaly unchanged; held at 81 80; no de-
mand Bulk Meats quiet at III @ I4sc; demand
light. Bacon nominally unchanged. Lard dull z
1Sc; no sales.
M1LwAUKEE, April Flour dull and unchanged
Wheat-No. at 10i; No. at 05a Oats dull and
weak; No. at "a q SAFE. Corn dull at 54c Rye in
tair demand at 10 g H. Barley 30 q 20 deliv-
cred
SAVANNAH. April 6.-Cotton quiet and steady;
sales 300 bales; Middlings 27sc.
AUGUSTA, April 7.-Cott0n closed shade firmer
sales 800 bales; Middlings 363c
CHARLESTON, s. c., April 7.-Cotton easier but
more active; sales 700 bales; Middlings 27 lie.
MOBILE. April 7-Cotton quiet; sales 2S0 bales;
NEW ORLEANS. April 7.-Cotton market irregu.
lar and without quotable change; Middlngs 2s4c
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Horses for Sale.

nNE OF the prettest, best style and most valuable
drive.
Also two valuable Team Horses Sold because wa
have no use Tor them.
A. c. BARKER & CO.,
marl7tf 131 Commercia,st
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,SyIuE 70 W
Mails.

TCaSK.. ...... D W q D Iz&
Naval Stores.
Tar W brl. :. % 90 a $50
Pitch &c. Tar)3 20 q
VIII. Pitch -. Ats
Rosin 4 90 a 10 90
Turpentine gal 80 @ 90
Oakum.
American. -. 10 a 12k
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-08

OFF, O E RS
CLARENCE II. CLARK, President.
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and Executive
Committees.
HENRY d. COOKE. Vice-President.
EMERSON W. PEET, Secretary and Actuary.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-29

GRAND OPENING.-The new business house
of 7. G. whitley is finished and he is now fill
ing it with Il magnificent stock OF New Goods.
We shall not attempt to give description
of MIR. Wibley's new business house at this
time, but will say that it is metropolitan in
size, and that neither money or pains have
been spared in its construction. The entire
stock of goods that he purchased in Chicago
and st. Louis few days agois unrivaied. For
several days past they have been opening this
fine stock. They have fashionable dry goods.
ladies' dress goods prints, muslins, merinos.
ladies' furs, wooden goods of all descriptions.
gents clothing, boots and shoes, hats caps and
thousand and one other things too numerous
To mention here. All are invited to call and
examine this stock. No trouble TO show goods
no trobble to tell prices and no trouble to sell
goods after people see what they have.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-29

There was much excitement here last Sun
day about the large fire north of US. We have
not heard Of much damage done except to VIM.
Wedding and one Mr.. Curtis, of Toledo. We'd
ding lost his grain, and Curtis his hay. CALVIN
Lewis and others in that section, barely saved
their farms and property. The women showed
themselves quite heroines in the strife, one OF
whom, hearing regret from a reinforcement
that they had nothing to fight with, quickly
dropped her pettieoat, severed it in pieces and
told them 10 20 to work, counting fences and
young hedges Of more value than flannel petit
coats
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-29

NJ. l.. 5. Noyes, a student of the Theological
seminary, of Chicago, who has been stationed
here for some months as pastor of the LIST Con-
gregational church, preached his farewell SER
mon last Sabbath morning, and will return to
Chicago next week. Mr.. Noyes has many
friends who regret that circumstances are such
that he cannot longer remain here. Mr.. Noyes
is an earnest, devoted christian, and will car
ry with him to his home in Chicago the hearty
good will of many Of our best citizens. There
will be sociable at the Congregational church
this, Friday evening, to which all members
and friends of the church are invited. MIR.
Noyes will be present to bid his friends final
adicu.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-29

ORDINANCEs.-So new ordinances passed
by our village Board ut their meeting this
week, may be found in to-day's paper. 1t was
necessary TO do something TO put stop TO the
running of stove pipes through roofs, and
thereby endangering the town. Loud and fire.
qucnt complaints were made, and il is believed
the Board has done what every citizen will in
dorsc in the matter. Persons living in the vi
entity of the well on Mechanics street will be
glad to hear the town authorities have leased
it for another year, and will Immediately stop
the watering of stock there. The well has been
kept dry for some time, and the water muddy.
We hope the town Marshall will Immediately
enforce the ordinance strictly.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-29

NEW FARMs.-R. j. Young, of Pennsy Iva
mia, has built Il house and is opening farm on
the prairie about four miles northeast of town.
Mr.. Hesse, newcomer, has also settled in
this vicinity, and is improving II stock farm.
Mr. Hendricks has bought piece of land,
and is improving it, in the same neighbOrhood.
We understand that several more families
VIII settle in this vicinity soon.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-10-29

FIRE.-Last Saturday night about IL O'Clock,
fire was seen in the roof of a small frame build.
ing on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Me
chanics street, owned by c. V. Eskridge, and
occupied as feed store. The alarm was given
and by the efforts Of the citizens it was eXtin
guished before much damage was done. Cause
a defective fue.