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The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29

PoLIcE.-Richard Sweetsir, who was hired
on Saturday last to assist man named Boyd
remove furniture from the house of Mrs.
Haines, on Fore street, stole pair OF shoes
and afterwards sold them to man named U.
w. Groves, or at least Groves says SO, for the
sum OF fifty cents. Groves afterwards offered
to sell them to Mrs. Graves, in Stafford Block.
Boyd saw Sweetsir carry the shoes off and told
officer Farr, and he arrested both Sweetsir and
Groves.
John O'Brion and Peter King got drunk
and commenced to pound each other, when
they were arrested
Cornelius Mclaughlin arrested for stealing
the clothes from Mrs. Stevens, on South street
on Friday last, is quietly reposing at the sta
ton house.
Stephen Devine for an assault on Barney
Flaherty, short time ago, will make his bow
to Judge Kingsbury tomorrow morning.
Quite number of dodgers and few DRINKS
on hand last night.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29

BRIEF JoTriNcs Mrs Steven. tes.dint
On South street, had valuable velvet cloak
hat and nice poplin dress stolen from the
house Frlday.-Henry Pugsley, clothes steal.
erin York county, was the man arrested on
FRIDAY night by reason Of dispatch received
"A sailor fell overheard from Custom House
wharf Friday morning. Officer Houston saved
bis life.-Joshua Davis, William H. Melcher
Thomas G. Loring, Rufus Cushman, George
Worcester and Stephen II. Webb were drawn
as urors on Friday last to serve during the
present term CT the Supreme Conrt-The
types Saturday morning made us call Miss
Aida Topp "the finest pianist who had ever
visited this city," That was rather sweeping
statement 1t should have read zone of the
finest. Hon William Parsons, the celebrated
Irish orator, will be the next lecturer before
the M. L. A.-The new Whitman car stove is
now being brought to the attention of railroad
men pretty generally, and is everywhere en-
dorsed as a great invention.-The Sebago
water was introduced into houses on State
Street on Saturday, and the pressure on the
hydrants on Cumberland street ascertained -
A young man overcome by liquor was rolled
in the blue mud on Portland Pier Saturday
before highly amused crowd of Irishmen,
His friend placed two hogsheads be fore him
to screen him from observation, while the
inebriate's last words were, "Bill, old fellow
(hic) just lick those fellers grinning at me,
will yer""-The weather Saturday was deci.
dedly disagreeable. Snow, half frozen rain
and raw wind, with cloudy skies-The re-
ceipts of -four in this city via the G. T. Rail-
way were 1895 barrels the past week. There
were also received for shipment to the Prov
inces via same road 1900 barrels four.-At a
meeting of the proprietors of the Third Parish
Church, held Friday evening, it was voted that
the Treasurer be instructed to pay those who
do not wish to take pews in Central Church
the value OF their pews in the Third Parish.
This will amicably settle the difficulty that has
existed among the proprietors. marble
workers were discharged from work on the
new Post Office on Saturday.-Hon. John
Lynch leaves for Washington this morning.
Bright, sunny day yesterday, but very cold
A man broke his leg on Federal street Satur-
day by slipping on the icy sidewalk.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29

SUNDAY EVENING LECTURES. Rev. Mr..
Root delivered the Introductory lecture of his
promised course on Church History, &C., at
congregation, nearly every seat in the house
being occupied. The speaker laid down the
premise that we must agree that the Christian
church is of divine appointment. Its history
is the history of Gods gracious fulfillment of
the promise to Eve that her seed should bruise
the serpents head. The church is of a two
fold nature, visible and material, invisible and
spiritual; visible in its formation and ordi-
nances ard invisible in its connection with its
Great Head. The church of the fiji st DISPENSE
ton, down to the time of the rending of the
veil of the Temple, was a witness of laws
which are binding on us, and its ceremonies
prove Gods design for visible church.
The Christian church was established by the
apostles, who were called by our Saviour for the
special purpose of receiving His own spirit
and learning His own intent and design. That
it was intended to be perpetusted is indicated
in the command to 60 and preach to all the
world, showing that as the world was to exist
for generations they were to continue the work
through their successors. 1t was to be per-
manent church, for He promised to found it on
rock and the powers of hell should not pre-
vail against it. 1t had been assailed from all
ages, by schism and heresy on the one hand
and infidelity on the other, but its integrity
has been preserved. The speaker also urged
upon his hearers the importance of having
and holding the doctrine of visible church.
Our sketch is but an imperfect outline of
very able and interesting lecture, delivered
with great earnestness, and we'll received.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29
Central Railroad
OF IOWA.
Seven Per Cent. Gold
First Mortgage Bonds,
Era 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 line lat
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.
1T DOES NOT RUN THROUGH 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 five 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 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 can
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 freiRhts to be
carried away, and the domestic supplies to be
brought in, ensure profitable business.
First Mortgage Bonds for so small an amount
upon 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
SWAN s. BARRETT.
| Corner Middle and Plum Streets,
and in New York st THE COMPANIES OF
FICE, No. 80 PINE ST, at the BANK OF
NORTH AMERICA, A WALL st.
Bonds sent free. Parties subscribing through
local agents ,ciH look to them for their safe deliU-
cry.
Pamphlets sent by mail on application.
w. b. sHATTUCK,
TREASURER.
l Nov 2f.0mo Pyw;a
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29

SILVER WEDDING IN GoRHAM.-C. G. Park.
er D. D., pastor Of the First Congregational
Society in Gorham celebrated the twenty-fift
anniversary Of his wedding on Friday evening
last at the parsonage. The occasion brought
together large company of parishioners and
friends. Although there are those living who
attended the original ceremony in a distant
State none of them were present on this occa-
sion. One son and three daughters, consti-
tuting the entire family of children, we're
pleased to congratulate their father and moth
er that the family group had remained unbro-
ken and that happiness and prosperity had been
their ire-side and constant friend. A variety
of suitable presents from different members of
the family were among the pleasant incidents
of the occasion. Before the company separ.
ated Judge John A. Waterman, with very ap-
propriate remarks, in behalf of the members
of the Congregational society presented to
DR.. and Mrs. Parker full silver tea service
consisting of seven pieces, also beautiful sill
yer cake-basket &C., purchased by donations
from younger members of the Sabbath School.
together with purse of money collected from
the gentlemen of the parish, in all amounting
to $500. DR.. Parker and family were COM
pletely surprised by these tokens of love and
affection, but the Doctor was able to respond
in very happy and feeling manner. Our
Unitarian friends, who make up in zeal what
they fail to find in numbers, were on hand,
and gave their countenance to the affair by
we'll directed efforts of a substantial character.
One lady in a few hours collected sixty dollars,
and Others did as well. All the articles were
purchased at the store of G. w. Wingate, 119
Middle street, who also generously added a
valuable present of his own. The whole affair
was exceedingly pleasant, and as the line of Ia
dies and gentlemen took their departure, they
left other evidences of their attachment and
friendship which are usually confLed to
friends of younger years.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29
Superior Court.

NOVEMBER CIVIL TERM-GoDDARD j., PRESID
FaDAY-Silas " Morrill, " Edward p.
Nash
Action of replevin for horse valued at $40
Defence-that the horse was the property OF
defendant. Decision reserved.
Cobb. Howard & Cleaves.
Mark Dyer v. Eben N. Perry.
Action of replevin for a top buggy wagon
valued at $110 Decision reserved.
w. w. Thomas, Jr. Dement'S.
James R. Hoyt v. Godfrey Mark.
Action brought for balance due in building a
house. Defense was that the house was to be
built by contract, the contract had not been
performed and the plaintiff had been overpaid.
Deane q Verrill. Fessenden.
SATURDAY-No. 299 Georgia M Sanborn v.
Frederick M. Noyes. Assumpst on a prom
issory note on which defendant was endorser
The defense was that the note was endorsed by
defendant in his capacity as administrator of
an estate, and that when it fell due he was not
legally notified. Decision for plaintiff for $751;
80 and costs.
Hopkins. Sbeplev B. Strout
Court adjourned to o'clock Monday morn
ing
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29

THAT RoosTER.-We hear that there IS great
complaint among the residents in the vicinity
OF the old Hull Candle Factory because tnas
rooster has been removed from the summit
Ihey say that the nine o'clock bell sinks into
insgniicance as a source of grievance compar-
ed with the removal of the rooster; that that
cheerful efigy is connected in their minds with
their earliest recollections; that the first they
can remember is shying stones at it. and that
without it they are unable mornings to tell the
state of the weather. II, then, they say the
building is to be removed let the noble bird be
placed upon the one erected in its stead, or
upon some other prominent one in that local.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29

NJ L. A.-The regular meeting of the Asso
citation took place on Saturday evening last
when the "early closing movement" was takeI
up. Messrs. G. II. Fling, Geo. L. SWEET and
Hon. Geo. w. Woodman argued the question
with great ability, and upon its being put to
vote the resolution that "the movement is de.
moralizng in its tendencies" was refused a
passage.
The chairman of the Committee on Debate
reported the following motion for discussion on
next Saturday evening:
ResolUed, That the Portland & Ogdensburs
Railroad is the only feasible railway commu
nication between Portland and the West.
The following gentlemen were elected by thu
Association as disputants: Hon. G. w. Wood
man in the affirmative; Thomas Lynch, Esq
in the negative.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29
A. D, RICHARDSON.
PENNSYLVANIA.
PETITION FOR THE RECOGNITION OF CUBA As A
BELLIGERENT NATION.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 29.-The following pc
tition has, within the past three days, secured
over 1900 signatures in this city, and before
the meeting of Congress 1t is estimated that it
will be signed by 40, 900 persons:
To the Honorable the Congress of the United
States We, the undersigned, citizens of the
United States, in the interest of human liber-
ty respectfully petition your honorable body to
accord to the infant rebels of Cuba the right Of
belligerent power and to recognize her indie
pendence. We urge this prayer for the reason
that she has successfully withstood foreign
tyrany for more than q year, during which
she has established her just claims to be ae-
knowledged among the powers Of the earth
by organizing constitution and representative
government, by emancipation Of her slaves, by
proclaiming freedom of conscience and speech,
by providing for universal education and by
other wise legislation advancing the cause Of
liberty and equality, and because her sons in
their prolonged struggle have shown endur-
ance, patriotism and the valOr of great and
free people. We invoke your immediate &C
ton, in the fervent belief that your compli-
ance with our prayers will signally benefit hui
manity and rebound to the glory of the coun-
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29
VIRGINIA..
THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO r,

THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO KAILKOAD.
RICHMOND, Nov 28-The stockholders of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad last night rati-
fed the contract with c. P. Huntington, w.
h. Aspinwall, Pliny Fisk and their associates,
Of New York, for the completion Of the road.
The gentlemen named and their associates in
the contract v ere elected directors for the en-
suing year, with Joseph R. Anderson and Gen.
Wickham. The contracting parties are to fur
nish the road and get nothing for their labor.
It is stated that Mr.. Huntington will be Presi-
Gen. Wickham, the present President, will be
Vice President and reside on the line OF the
road
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29

large number, vet if the instruments manu-
featured and sold by the Mason & Hamlin Or
gan Co. during the past year alone were placed
close together in line, they would reach q
distance OF more than three miles, or if ar
ranged three in q tier, would make solid
wall, nine feet in height, around the Boston
Common. We hardly know which is the more
surprising. the demand now existing for these
organs, or the improvement made in them dur
ing the past few years; that which was former
ly weak and inefficient instrument, becoming
IL ~ tS ana vare.
praise of artists and connoisseurs, both in this
country and Europe. It is not strange, there
fore, that the Cabinet organ is fast taking its
place as the favorite parlor instrument amongst
all classes of society.-Boston Traveller.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29

Corros a-fhe weli-known dry goods house
of Mr.. A. 7. Stewart, Ne W York, has AN
agentin town introducing their new ''Ster'
ling" spool-cotton. With Characteristic en-
ergy and foresight, they propose to distribute
gratuitously a large quantity of the threa-
among the ladies, that they may have an op-
portunity to test it, merits. 1t will be for
sale by our principal merchants.
The name of Mr.. Stewart is strong recon-
mendation to anything to which it is attached
whether spool of thread or check for half a
million.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29

Mr.. AND Mrs. HOWARD PAUL-Appear.
ancss are that the Army and Navy Union will
have splendid audience at City Hall tonight
te welcome Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Paul. We
have no need to say more than it will be fine
entertainment, which will please all classes Of
people. Tickets only fifty cents. See theil
Advertisement Arrangements will be made
to accommodate the audience with horse cars
both on the city and Westbrook lines, at the
close of the entertainments.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29

LONDON. Nov. ILL P. M.-Consols at s3t fol-
money and account.
American securities-United States sos s3f; do
10os, 78a Erie shares 204; Illinois Central shares
99i.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 27-1 P. M.-Cotton frmer and
active; Middling uplands Iii @ HID sales 10 oo0
bales OF which 5000 for export and speculation
California Wheat 9s Cd; Red Western So Sd q s. Ad
Red Winter IS Sd q %. Pork quiet and steady
Lard 74s Cd.
FRANKFORT, Nov. 27.-United States 5-2O's heavy
at ssi q S9f.
FRANKFORT, Nov. 2s-United States bonds firm
5-2O's Of 1862 were quoted to-day at &c.,
HAVANA, Nov. 28.-The following ia statement
of the condition OF the Havana and Matanzas mar
ket at the close OF business Yesterday Sugar-There
was an absence Of business for the want OF stock
market closed quiet and steady and quotations were
nominal. The stock of Sugar In warehouse In Ha.
vana and Matanzas is 81, 900 boxes and 1000 hhds.
exports tor the week from Havana and Matanzas to
foreign countries 900 boxes; to the United States
5000 boxes and 1870 hhds. Contracts were made al
Maanzas for No u Dutch standard at 81 q 81 reals
" arrobe, and for MOla,ses Sugar at 81 a "a reals.
Contracts also made the north for fail
to good refining Muscovado al q 81 reals; also at
Malanzas at Al reals for clayed molafses and 81 ri
for Muscovad0 Molasses. Freights dull and nominal
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29
vi anicipal Court.

JUDGE KINGSBURY PRESIDIN0.
SATURDAY.-James O'Hara was brought up
on two complaints. One charged him with
larceny OF clothing from the dwelling house OF
Jonathan Dow on Free street; the other with
larceny of clothing from the dwelling house O,
Martha Roberts on Newbury street. He
pleaded not guilty, waived an examination and
furnished sureties in the sum of $50 on each
complaint for his appearance at the January
term of the Superior Court
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29
NEW S
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE
PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

MAINE.
COMPLETION OF THE BANGOR b PIscATAQUIs
RAILROAD TO FOXcROFT.
BANGOR, Nov. 28.-The last rail of the Ban
gor & Piscatquis Railroad was laid at Foxcroft
Friday afternoon. The whistle Of the locomo-
tive was answered by the ringing of the church
and factory bells, which called together large
impromptu meeting, at which congratulatory
speeches were made. The road will be opened
to regular traffic about December 18th. A
movement is to be made the coming winter to
extend the road beyond the present terminus.
NAVIGATION ABOUT CLOSED.
Navigation is about suspended here. The
steamer City of Richmond went below this af-
ternoon deeming it unsafe to remain. Steam
Katahdin goes down tomorrow, which will
clear our port of vessels.
SURRENDER OF A CRIMINAL.
The bondsmen of Mogan, who shot Hennes-
sy at the Exchange Friday morning, have sur
rendered him to the officers and he has been
committed to Jail. He was about clearing out.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29

DRAMATIC READINGs-We understand that
a very pleasant entertainment for the benefit
of st. Paul's Church will take place to-mor-
row week, the 9TH of December, at Congress
Hall. Mr.. Murray, the British Consul, will
read Trench's "Mary Shea" Burns "Tam
O'Shanter," Dickens "Sairey Camp" and
other selections, while between the selections
there will be musicby Mrs. Merrill Miss Strout
and Messrs. Shaw and Gilmore
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29
THE UNITED STATES HorEL.-If anybody

The UNITED STATES HoTEL.-If anybody
wants to know how to keep hotel they must
put up few days at the United States. Un-
der the new propretors, Messrs. Burrelrs,
Themes & Gibson, everything goes on like
clock work. The rooms are attended to with
the strictest care, the table is served with the
delicacies and substantials of the season well
cooked, the servants are extremely attentive,
and the clerks are polite and obliging. The
house has long enjoyed high reputation and
a large share of the public patronage, but it
was never so deserving of it as now
The prices are moderate, but the proprietors
can we'll afford to make them SO while they en-
10y such O run of custom,
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29

Coon TINE CoMING-The SEQ smen of Port
land and vicinity intend celebrating st. An
drew's Day with an assembly at Lancaster
Hall. All persons DESTROYS OF spending a
pleasant evening are cordially invited to be
present. The managers intend that the present
festival shall not be. surpassed by any hereto
fore given by the Society.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29
Warren's Cough Balsam.

Is beyond question the very best medicine OF the
day for all OUGHS, COLDS, Sore THROAT and
LUNGS! Also, for Whooping Cough and Croop in
Children it is the most effective medicine ever used.
Sold by all Dealers in Medicines.
B.F. BRADBURY, Proprietor, Bangor, Me.
GEO. C. GOODWIN & Co., Boston, Agents for
New England, oct23eod6msn
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29
REVENUE STEAMER MAHoNING. This steam

REVENUE STEAMER MAHoNING. This steam
er has recently undergone change in her ma
chinery, and is now one of the finest vessels
afoat Orders were issued Friday from the
Treasury Department for her to proceed to
this port, and resume her duties at this sta
ton. Her officers are Capt. John A. Web
ster; jr., 1st Lieutenant, Joseph Irish; Sd Lieu
tenants, James M. SHINES and Robert Bars
tow; Chief Engineer, F. A. d. Bremen; First
Assistant Engineer, VIM. d. Kay.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29

UNDER the winter arrangements for running
upon the Portland & Rochester Railroad, the
Dummy" which has heretofore been run be-
tween Saco River and Alfred will be discontin.
ed and all trains will be hauled by locomo-
tive,
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29

TAPLEY j. PRESIDING. \
SATURDAY.-The case of Phamela S. VIII
mans vs.. Royal Insurance Company was with
drawn from the jury and settled by the par
ties.
Court adjourned to 10 o'clock Monday morn
inp
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29

MAsSACHUSETTs,

FIRE.
WORCESTER, Nov. pa building in Oxford
belonging to the Warmers Irvine Mandatory
was burned yesterday. Loss about $4,000; in
sured $1,000
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29
Received on Consignment,
PER GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY

PER GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY.
900 900 Extra Pine Laths.
800 900 Blind Shades.
100 900 II. Burlin gton Pine Strips for
dressing, inch thickeven lengths, 9, and inch
es wide. For sale by
J.H. HAMLRN,
Smiths Building, head Smiths Wharf.
nO26 2w
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-29

BROWN AND RANDALL.-A short time ago
we stated that we had heard a story that Brown
and Randall, the oarsmen, were stopping in
England as witnesses in suit against the In
man line of steamers, and that their expenses
were being paid by the plaintiff in the suit
We are authorized to state the following par
ticulars:-There were two ladies injured in
stead of one. Both fell through the skylight
o. the steamer over the engine q distance of
thirty feet, injuring them severely. Both in
stituted an action against the Company, the
damages being laid at 10000. All the passen-
gers who witnessed the accident with the ex-
ception of Walter Brown) gave their evidence
freely, before solicitors without delay to any of
them. Neither of the injured ladies are pay
ing the expenses of witnesses, nor have they
done SO. AS regards Walter Brown, on the
arrival OF the steamer at Liverpool he gener-
ously offered his evidence to the husbands of
both ladies, stating that he was shipbuilder,
knew the requirements of the law relating to
such places on shipboard, and spoke in en-
phatic terms of the culpable negligence of the
company in having such places exposed for
people to fall into. Mr.. Brown was thanked
kindly for his offer, but has not been asked to
give his evidence in behalf of either of the in
jured parties, much less has he been supported
by them Our informant states that it is re-
ported that Brown is now a witness for the
Imam Steamship Company against the in
iured ladies.