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The Portland daily press., 1869-04-24

1RA J. BATcHnIoR. When we lock afound
our quiet city of Portland, and give the busi-
ness of the place serious thought-knowing
as we do every interest of the various depart
ments of business-what is the result OF this
Thought? In the first place we see, with few
exceptions, all our capitalists investing in
stocks and real estate, and a class of smart, ca
pable young men, with but little capital, doing
a large part Of the business of the city. We
see almost every branch of active business de-
pressed, and the wealthy men rsaping Q rioh
harvest at the expense of the mercantile COM
munity. We see all kinds Of stock paying en-
ormously, the banks coming money. and busi-
ness men struggling along the best way they
can. With this state of affairs, as we notice
our business men dropping out one by one,
particularly the younger portion, we cannot
reprsss feeling of sadness, aside from parting
with near and dear friends.
We have just been called upon to mourn the
loss of another member from our mercantile
community just in the prime of life and in the
midst Of his usefulness. We hardly need to
say that we have reference to Ira J. Bachelor.
He came to our city something more than
twenty years since, and lived for many years
in the family Of Rufus Horton, whore he &C
quirsd the two great requisites for career Of
usefulness, vix., an excellent education and
good character.
His first start In business was at the office of
the Portland Company, where, under the in
struction of Rufus d. Bean, he became one of
the very best accountants in the city of Port
land, and we doubt whether any city can boast
of many superiors in that capacity. After
leaving the Portland Company he spent most
of his time in the employ Of Davis, Baxter &
Co. and J. Winslow Jones' He was partner
in the firm Of Davis Baxter & Co., or, rather,
the Portland Packing Co., at the time of his
death.
He took very severe cold something more
than year ago, while travelling in New
Brunswick at very inclemsnt season of the
year, for the interests of the Arm of which he
was an active partner From this cold he new
or recovered, but close application to his
business aggravated until it terminated In
quick consumption. His death occurred in
Baltimore, where hs went to spend the winter
for the benefit of his health.
He married very early in life, and leaves
widow and four very promising children to
mourn his loss.
His remains were brought to this city from
Baltimore last Friday, and very appropriate
funeral services were held at the New Jerusa-
lem Temple, of which church he had been
| very active member for several years, and was
| much beloved by the Pastor and other menar
bers Of this parish.
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supreme Judicial Oour,.

APRIL TERM-BARRows, J, PRESIDING.
FRlDAY.-The case Of Simmons VS. johnson, Ad-
minstrator, occupied all day. Mr.. Ingraham made
the argument for the defence and Mr.. Peabody for
plaintiff Judge Barrows gave the case 70 the Jury,
who will return verdict in the morning.
Peabody. Ingraham.
No. 436-Jamss B. johnson VS.. John Sparrow
Action for breach of contract Plaintiff assigned to-
defendant patent right on steam fire engines, re-
serving to himself royalty of 5000 each engine
built by defendant. Twenty-six engines were built
by the Portland Company, and plaintiff claims that
the amount Of $500 is due him the contract. De-
fendant claims reduction of the patent fee and that
plaintiff has been paid in full. On trial.
Shspley s. Strout. Symonds & Libby.
Putnam.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
l. o. Of 0. F
Eittieth Anniversary.

Members OF the Lodges and Encampments will
meet at ODD Fellows Hall, at 1-2 O'Clock, MON
DAY MORNING, April 26th, for the purpose of
performing Escort Duty for the bodies visiting the
city.
The Subordinates Lodges of Portland will meet
at Congress Hall precisely at 10 o'clock M and the
Encampmsnts at the same hour at Odd Fellows'Ha
for the purpose OF forming in line for procession
By Order Of r. N. FIELDS.
SAMUEL KYLE,
HIRAM G. JORDAN,
VIM. FRSSENDEN,
H. 4. SARGENT,
ap24sNtd Marshals.
Advertiser Copy.
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Portland and Vicinity


SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Boots and Shoes-T. e. Mosely q Co.
]. o. of O. F.-5Oth Anniversary.
Card-C. Morse.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Girl Wanted-C. W. Goddard.
House for Sale.
Report of Merchants National Bank.
Report Of Canal National Bank.
N0tice-P. Y. M. @. A.
Guano-Beale & Morse.
House to Let-Blake, Jones 8 Gage.
Probate Notices.
Billiard Tables-F. o. Bailey.
Cigars-Alen.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY TEMPERANCE Asso-
cIATIoN.-At the adjourned meeting on Thurs
day evening, of this Association, at the Semi
nary Chapel in Wsstbrook, there was large
attendance from the city, and strictly temper
ance speeches were made by several including
Gen. Neal Dow, Rev. 8. H. McCollister, Maj.
Deering, Mr.. Chas A. Stackpole of the Riv-
ersde Echo, and others. Both the afternoon
ana evening meetings displayed an interest in
'ne subject that was highly gratifying to the
cause,
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Fourth Paoe-A San Francisco Story.

THE MA0NANnuTY OF SMART.-We have
hitherto given E. X. Smart, editor of the Bid
deford Democrat, disinterested support for
the position of Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor of Maine, Our confidence is justified.
Let Democracy recognize Smart, and crown
him with imperishable laurels. In his ias'
paper he exhibits the characteristics OF the
highest type of craftsmanship. he ooes no'
belono IN vour empirical school of politicians,
+ha adberents of which are conversant only
With the petty ward caucus mauGuvres, but
he is capable of the highest generallzatlons-
of a philosophical kind of statecraft. To the
sunerficfal ,observer Maine seems hopelessly
Republican, but to the philosophic eye Of
Smart that appearance is only an illusion of
mental loptics. The State is really Demo-
cratic, and will soon appear to be so, throwing
off the Republican garment with which it is
skilfally disguised. This may not be, says
Smart, in 1869, but it will certainly be in 1870.
All that is necessary, says our authority, for
that glad contamination, is the appearance
upon the stage of Democratic politician who
is fitted to lead the unterrifed masses out Of
the wilderness in which they have been wan
oCAAuS CNoI sluCo TIC duAAihiouooA~.A " sA1~
late Mr.. Wells. He must be the local man
ON horseback" as it were. He must be one
who will hold no close communion tenets ex-
cluding from Democratic fellowship all who
have gone astray and compromised themselves
by their Republican affiliations. He must
welcome the penitents back to the old Demo-
cratic fold. Nay, says our candidate, gifted
for the moment with more than human in
sight and prescience, our coming man must
not look back single day to look up sntece-
dents" Smart, like unto thee there is no
otherl 1t is yourself you have described, all
dnconsciously, of course. You are the man of
catholic tastes and disinterested feeling. 1t is
you and nobody else that can lead the Demoe-
racy back to their former triumphant career.
Be not too modest o Smart, and all shall be
well and you shall be Governor, as the children
say, next day after never"
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Commissioners appointed to examine the Cen
tral Pacific Railroad, report the road finished
to Monument Point, leaving gap of sixty-hve
miles between the two roads-eight hours
staging 1t is expected the last rail will be laid
this week and the entire road opened to gen
eral business on MAJ 10th. The company IN
tended to Law ten miles of track yesterday, thus
surprising any previous days work of track
nnrc6ased the track Of the Union Pacific west
Of Ogden, 142 miles of graded road the TIan trans
ie lei ., n.t m that the track lately laid by the
T1n;on and Central Pacific Companies is we'll
done Passengers arrived in California Thurs
Jev dave evening in seven and half days from Chi
caso. Six days and half is. the actual travel
ling time.
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The denouenssnt of the quarrel between Gen.
Abbott, Senator from North Carolina, and
Sprague of Rhode Island, will be looked for
with much interest. In old times the threat
of the former that he "would have satisfaction
outside of the chamber" could have been in
terpreted in only one way, and that an un-
pleasant one. Bat bis express disclaimer of
any bioodthirsty intention will set at rest any
apprehensions of resort to the duello. 1t is
no wonder that Abbott, who is brave New
Hampshire soldier, that especially distinguish
ed h'mseii at the taking Of Fort Fisher, should
oolec' 70 70 peing called "a puppy by such
fellow as Sprague, his only offence being his
defence of the military reputation of General
Burnside However the controversy NAV re-
suit Burnside at least will not suffer from,
Sprague's attack. Such an endorsement as he
received from the Senate may well crafty him
and his friends
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opened the session with fervent prayer. The grand

epened the session with fervent prayer. The grand
jury is composed as follows:
Nathl Boothby. Foreman, Waterville; Daniel r.
Small, Peter H. Gordon, Portland; Benjamin B.
Walton, George A. Tobey, Cape Elizabeth; Lewis
McKenney, Saco; Samuel Oliver, Matthew c. Jones,
Nobleboro; Joseph Glidden, Judson Avery, Jeffer-
son; James L. Twitchel, Montville; George M.
Longley. zebe lee Rowell, Solon; Samuel s. Tiffany,
Waterville; Abraham .Colburn, Retire W. Freese,
orono; Charles s. Torfey, William Small Deer Isle.
Judge Clifford delivered somewhat lengthy but
interesting charge to the grand jury and they retired
to act upon any business that may be presented at
tended by the District Attorney.
The petitjury was then empanneled as follows:
Greenleaf Sawyer, Oren s. Foeg, Portland Sim
con Walton, Fredk. w. Talbot, Cape Elizabeth;
VIM. II. Deering, Elijah Buck, Saco; Isaac Hall,
George Hussey, Nobleboro; Washington Weeks,
Benz. I. Bowden, Jefferson; Ormal Murray, Amos
w. Sproul, Montville.
Supernumerories- j. Libby, Alvin AT
wood, Waterville; George P. Gilman, jackson; -
Page, Orono.
The docket was then called.
Arthur Lovegrove vs. Charles Fobes. This Is one
OF class of cases brought to recover debts due nom
the Portland Shovel Factory of the stockholders and
involves the question Of the individual liability Of
stockholders of corporations. The stockholders were
heard through Barnes, Webb and Shepley, and the
plaintiff by James d. & F. Fsssenden.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-24

PORTLAND YACHT CLUB-We are glad to
see that steps are on foot towards giving q
form and character to this association and
placing it on similar basis to that enjoyed by
the yacht clubs in the larger cities. There is
quite feet of yachts owned by the gentlemen
of this city, and we understand it is the inten-
ton on Monday next to elect list of officers,
prepare a code of signals, adopt uniform, and
consider other matters that are important in
their bearings ON the subject The coming
summer will consequently see an impetus
given to yachting by Portlanders, and the fleet
will no doubt make many pleasant excursions.
A meeting of the club will be held at the Of
fee of w. w. Thomas, No. "a Exchange St.,
on Monday evening, the 26th inst, at IL
o'clock, to elect officers, arrange for cruise,
and to transact whatever business may come
before them; and it is hoped all owners of
yachts will be present.
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GOTh0xs MGssWf fGctssg.issg Comp ~.
PROVIDENCE, r. l.,
STERLING SILVER WARE

Fine Electr0-Plated Ware!
This Company, having the most extensive and COM
plete Silver-Ware Factory in the world and employ
ing the best talent in designing modelling and finish
ing, are with the aid OF ingenious and
machinery, enabled to produce in large quantities,
and unsurpassed in finish, the fneness OF which
they guarantee to be of sterling purity U. s. Mint
yer for the purpose of protecting purchasers from
limitations OF their designs.
They also continue to manufacture their we'll
which will last twenty-five years with fair everyday
usage.
Orders received from the trade only, but these
goods may be obtained from responsible dealers
everywhere. IT
Trade Mark * % HFsds ns1s
Plate.
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e N EWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND, /

sosF r.s rL Friday, April 23.
wv ARRIVED.
Steamer New England, Field, st John, NIB, via
Eastport for Boston, I1H-t
Brig Esinore, Br) Moony. Maitland, MS.
Sch Nellie. Brown, Boston.
Sch H Dyer, King, Windsor, MS, Tor Boston.
sch Union, Hadlock. Mt Desert
Sch Mercy q Hope, Kendall, Bangor
Sch Alice M Gould. Gould, Boothbay, to fit for
Southern mackerel cruise. ~
CLEARED.
Ship Calista Haws, (Br) Haws, Quebec-C M Davis
Brig SWEET. Lawrence. Barbadoes-E Chur-
chill & Co, John Porteous, and Dennison, Pierce &
Co. A -a tj ''pte .
chill & Co. 45sstist'. ~ -'fr41'I7T
Sch Margle, MeFadden, Windsor, MS.
Sch Lincoln, Davis, New York; L Came.
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Superior Court.

APRIL rERM-GoDDARD, j., PRESIDING.
FRDAY-No. 36-F. O. j. Smith vs.. Abram T.
Sterling. This case, which was reported In Fridays
issue Of the Press was finished. Mr.. Reed made the
argument for the defence and Mr.. Smith pro Sc.
Judge Goddard reserves his decision.
Parker-Smith pro Sc. Smith g. Reed
No. 4-Moses G. Palmer ct al VS.. Rev. W. P. Mer
rill, appellant This is the shoot case.'' The appel
liant won pair of boots OF clerk Of plaintiffs on
bet that they were machine stitched. plaintiffs
would not recognize the bet made by the clerk dur
boots to defendant who refused to pay the bi $3.50,
when presented Plaintiffs recovered Judgment in
the Municipal Court but defendant appealed to the
Superior Court, where the case was tried In May,
1868, and verdict given for plaintiffs. Defendant
carried the up to the full Court motion to
set aside the verdict, being against law and evil
dence and against the charge of the presiding Judge.
The motion was sustained and the case remanded to
the Superior Court for new trial.
At the present trial. before the Judge without the
Intervention of jury, there being no new evidence
of promise to pay on the part of defendant Judge
Goddard sustained motion Of defendant for a non
suit, and ordered the entry to be made. The costs
In the case will purchase more than dozen pairs of
the boots.
P. Bonney. Howard & Cleaves,
No. 37-F. o. j. Smith vs.. klpheus Sterling.
Trover for the conversion OF twenty-eight hemlock
logs, which broke away from plaintiffs boom and
which drited ashore at House Island. Not finished.
Parker-Smith pro Sc. Putnam.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-24

MAY DAY FEsTIvAL.-We learn that the
entertainments promised by the Park Street
Sunday School will consist of two dra-
matte, exhibitions, fair, s'an old-fashioned
Kitchen" promenade concert and a May
Day Festival for the children.
The play which is to be performed was writ
ten for the occasion and is said to be full of
interest from the first word to the last 1t is
founded on one of the well-known fairy tales
of the brothers Grimm, but is indebted to
that origin only for the slender thread of in
cident which gives a certain coherency to
scenes and Situations which are of the au-
thor's own construction. The songs which en-
liven the play are not found in the story, and
are of striking originality and beauty.
The part of the entertainment which will
be most popular will be the May Day festival
for the children. The small price of a ticket
will admit one to the afternoon dances and
sports and also to the play which will be re-
peated at an early hour in the evening for the
children. Meantime the kitchen will be open
ed and little messengers in fancy costumes
will dispense its varied products according to
demand
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THE PRESIDENT CoMNG NoRTH.-It is re-
ported that the President and some of his fam
lily, Congress having now adjourned. will visit
Boston and other Northern ports in a revenue
cutter, to avoid the clamor of disappointed Of
fce-seekers Credence may be given to this
rumor to suit individual tastes.
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TEACHERS in water color and pencil drawing
will find very nice assortment of drawing
lessons at McKenney 8 Davis picture store,
284 Congress street.
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An American or Nova ScOtian Girl
OUTTABLY recommended, 10 wanted at No. So
- Danforth St., tor second work and TO assist in
the care Of children. @. w. GODDARD
Portland, April 2sd, 1869. ap24eodtf
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MARRIED..

In Welchville, April %, by VIM. s. Dodge ESQ.
Philander Coburn King and Miss Mary j., younges
daughter Of John Harper, Esq, all Of W.
In East Lmington, April I5, VIM. +. HASKELL Of
L.. and Emma L. Irish. of Farmingdale.
In Livermore, March q, VIM. L. Seymour and
Lydia B. Hinkley.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-24

TEN thousand nice sweet oranges for sale
cheap at Litchfeld's, No. 80 Exchange street,
and also 1000 pounds new maple sugar, at 35
cents per pound
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ADJOURNMENT OF THE SENATE.-At half
past clock yesterday morning the doors Of
the Senate were opened and the Senate ad-
iourned sine die. The vote of the Senate con-
frming J. S. Carlisle as Minister to Stock
holm, after long debate, was reconsidered,
but no final action was taken.
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An Old Hat

may escape criticism; old boot, never. All that
man needs in the way of boots shoes s for sale by
T. E. MOSELEY & co, 29s Washington St. Boston,
Opposite Jordan, Marsh & Oo's.) Is
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-24
Notice.

A meeting Of the paembers Of the Portland Y. M
@. A., will be held at the rooms, corner of Congress
and Brown Sts, Saturday evening, April oath, at 8
O'Clock. As business Of interest is to come before
the meeting, a fun attendance is desired.
dit PER ORDrR.
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FOR SALE.

1PHE Cottage House 26 Myrtle st, containing s
n rooms; large brick cistern of filtered water;
nghted with gas, and in good repair. Possession
given May ist For particulars enquire at q Myrtle
st. ap24dtws
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-24

THE editor of the Biddeford journal having
recently been introduced, by Geo. Francis
Train to the Turkish Bath and having staid
too long in the "Trepidarium" and not long
enough in the "Frigidarium'' (techniealities
which he explains) got his blood up to such a
fever heat that he wrote a long article of which
we have noticed premonitery symptoms for
several months, denouncing the Press and the
Boston and Portland Advertiser for their anti
Butler sentiments. He says he doesn't under
stand it at ALL Yet he comedies that shis
(Butlers) financial theory promulgated was
the signal for certain gentlemen of the press to
prove their devotion to something, what
would be difficult to define, by declaring Ben.
Butler repudiator and unworthy Of conf
dence, and this was the thunder that soured
their milk of kindness and discretion" The
acknowledgment of its inability to perceive
clearly the enormity of reputation discloses
10 radical a difference between its moral per-
ceptions and those of the Press as to leave no
possible ground for argument or discussion be-
tween the two papers. Aowever, reputation
is quite generally conceded to be synonym
for robbery. National Reputation is robbery
multiplied by thirty-fve million, and is not
therefore to be mentioned among Christian
people.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-24

DROP IN at Marston & Parsons, 78 Middle
street, and see their Clothing. Garments made
to order and warrented to fit. apr23tf
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-24

RECEIVED this day, a lot of splendid back
hair combs and Things, at Cogia Hassan's, 90
Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-24

IF your friends want good Clothing, at fair
prices, always send them to G. w. Rich & Co.,
IT'S Fore street. apr7eod1m
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Now is the time to stock your table with fine
Table Cutlery and Rogers Bros. Plated Ware.
McDuffees will sell from their large stock for
short time only, at great reduction.
apr2Od1w
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"OUT OF SORTS."

Take DIR. S. o. RICHARDSON'S SHERRY WINE
BITTERS, the most medicinal in the MARKET Es-
tablished in 1908. mari2-sEsod&W4m
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-24

OUR FREMEN-The Joint Standing Com
mittee Of the City Council on Salaries last eve
ming gave the Firemen hearing upon their
petition tor an increase of pay.
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Seeds, Bulbs, &c.
SAWYER & WOODFORE, /,

NO. LIZ EsCC1ICX7ty6 OC.,
Have just received direct from the most relia-
BILE Seedsmen in the country, a choice lot of
fresh Flower, Garden and Field Seeds, war
ranted true to name.
Gladiolas, Dahlias, ,Tuberose and other bulbs.
Also an extensive assortment Of Fruit
Trees, Shrubs, House and Garden Plants,
horticultural and Garden Tools.
Early Rose, Garnet Chill, Harrison and
other Seed Potatoes.
GA orders promptly attended to, and Seeds
forwarded by mail +.
share Of patronage respectfully solicited.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-24

A FEW DAYS LoNa1R.-Mrs. Manchester, the
celebrated Physician, will remain at the q. s.
Hotel few days longer. Those wishing to
consult her must do SO at once as her stay is
limited
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-24
United States Circuit Court.

JUDGE OIIFFOHU FHEntD1Nus
FRIDAY.-The April term of the United States
Circuit Court was begun in this city this morning,
Judge Clifford presiding. Rev. DR.. Carruthers
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-24
MEMORANDA.

Brig s Strout, Capt Strout which was wrecked ON
Grand Wall Key March Is, was from Nevassa bound
to Wilmington, with guano. She is total loss. The
crew were all saved and arrived at Havana 14th.
Sch Flora A Sawyer, Norwood. from Providence
for Philadelphia. was into at Newport 3D. by
unknown schr, carrying away main rigging and six
top timbers on the starboard side.
Sch M E Pearson. of Islesboro, from New York tor
Boston, was in contact with an unknown schr at
Holmes Hole 2lst, and tore mainsail and sustained
other damage.
Sch S McKown, of Boothbay, which recently ar
rived at st Thomas from New York, Is reported to
have made the passage IN six days and twenty hours
from land to land. 4E A.I As MTF