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The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05
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Receipts by Railroads and Steamboats,
GRAND TRUNK RAILwAY-1160 bbls flour, 81 do
apples 1877 cans milk, 578 pkgs sundries, paper,
do shocks, do pota oes do hoop poles1 do aths,
8 do headings, do hops, DO oats, do bark, do
sugar boxes, 33 do lumber; tor shipment East, 100
bbls -four do oil, do wheat, do barley do sun
dries.
~ MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD-1 car wood do
POTATOES, 1882 sides leather. 1893 pkgs. sundries.
STEAMER MONTREAL, FROM DusroN-4s boxes
cheese, 20 ierces lard 81 bds pas 100 boxes
Soda bolts duck, 90 boxes spices, 40 rkius lard, 40
bds telt 10 Ills composition, 20 do ron AZ coils cor
dage rolls leather 40 casks nais, bales hops, 81
bds spokes hhds. mob sses 80 bbls pork, 80 bags
malt 100 DO oysters, 10 bales tobacco, "a bds hides
horses. wagon, 213 bags saltpetre. $50 pkgs to
up country rs rolls leather, so bales wo 26 bbls:
pork, l hid molasses 229 hides, bales gambia, "a
bars iron, 2J' pkgs to order.
STEAMER FoaEsT CITY, FROM BosToN-20 bbls.
pork, 200 weights 60 green hides, Is dry goods
175 boxes raisins, 4, bbs. sweets, horses 70 bags
saltpetre, 2U0 pigs Princes Express 250 do TO
der for Cana Ia and up country, 621 bags sugar. %
do wool, 1877 do, tons pig iron, ph go to order
PORTLAND & KENNEBEC RAILRoAD-1S2 cases
mdse, 30 bdls broom handles car furniture, 4 dc
lumber, do bbls 3S bales bagging, q bbls apples
cider, 10 bds paper, boxes axes, shingles
16 tubs butter, 1 staves, IL mut,ons, bbls
cheese, IL bales hops pumps, 80 empty bbls., II
pkg sundries, 81 cars freight tor Boston.
STEAMER FRANCoNIA. FROM NEW YoRK-151
bales cotton do burlaps, 10 do rags A rolls leath
err 754 boxes glass 30 do starch, so do rasns 70 dc
fish, Al boxes clocks bales buffalo robes, 20 do bides
GO bags shot, 343i do sugar go hhds do, do tobac'
81 bdls seiDes, 500 hides 225 chests tea, iron
safes, piano, 100 pkgs sundres.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05

BRIEF JorTINas.-Magnifcent Indian sum-
mer day yesterday. The ladies were out shop
ping in tull force. The new high crowned hats
with broad buckle are very nobby.-We un-
derstand that Mr.. Gilmore, the talented or
ganist of st. Luke's Cathedral has accepted a
position in Buffalo, and will shortly remove
there. We shall be sorry to lose Mr.. G. from
Portland.-During October. the letter-carriers
of this city delivered 80, $40 letters and papers
and collected 60,1n.-Steamer Chase brought
Al passengers from Halifax yesterday morning.
John ballasted his ark yesterday. He is
thinking of sending it into the Dry Dock to be
thoroughly repaired, but objects to waiting un-
til the steamer New York. is refitted. Two
sportsmen shot thirty brace of woodcocks near
Belfast in one day last week. We believe this
is unparalleled in the sporting annals of the
State.-The Franklin Wharf Co. met for their
Annual Meeting on Tuesday last, but several
Directors being absent the meeting was post
poned until the thirtieth inst.-Jose's front to
his new block on Commercial street makes
quite an imposing appearance. The two bay
windows are great addition to its beauty
The tower on the High Street Church is about
completed, and the plasterers have about fin
ished their work in the interior of the church.
The galleries are now being built.-rhe little
boys steal the bones of the dead at the Eastern
Cemetery and sell them to be ground up into
bone dust to be used as fertilizer A meeting
of the Board of Aldermen was called at 5
o'clock yesterday afternoon, but no quorum
being present no business was transacted
The thermometer touched 700 yesterday.-The
arrangements for the concert public, on the
Horse Railroad were capital last night The
new track connecting Middle and Congress
streets, by way of Pearl street, came into play
nicely. Half dozen dodgers and DRINKS at
the station last night.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05

ESCAPE OF AN IRISH POLITICAL CONVICT
THE SHELTER OF THE "STARs AND STRIPES -
John Boyle O'Reilly, one of the Fenian pris-
oners transported to Western Australia, sends
to the Irishnaan the following narrative of his
escape from that settlement:
On the 18th of February escaped, seized a
boat and went to sea, but had to return to land
in the morning. 1 then lived in the "bush'
for some time, and eventually put out to sea
again, and before long was picked up by an
American whaler. When the captain knew
who and what was he installed me cabin pas
senger, and as he was on six months cruise
for whales 1 remained on board for that time,
and every day had fresh instance of his kind
ness and of the officers and men on board. I
had some verv close escapes from being retak-
en-, but the officers were determined 1 should
not; and in one English island at which we
touched the Governor came on board and de-
manded me to be given up, as he had instruc-
tions that l was on board. The chief mate
answered him by pointing to the Stars and
Stripes, which floated at the half mast-in
sign of mourning-and said, 81 know nothing
OF any convict named O'Reilly who escaped
from New Holland, but I did know Mr..
OReilly who was political prisoner there,
and he was on board this ship, but you cannot
see hm-he is dead" and he was forced to be
content with that ..---...--.- -..t.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05


MORTALITY AMONG ODD FELLows.-It is a
singular fact that Maine Lodge of Odd Fellows
of ibis city, lost within three days of this
week, three members by death! This mortali-
ty is unexampled in the ranks of the Odd
Fellows in this city heretofore. The members
being remarkable for their well-ordered lives,
makes the chance of death with them much
less than with those who are not SO regular
Maine Lodge numbers about 400 members;
and its average annual loss by death has been
from five to seven. Three days in succession
have decimated one-half the annual loss.
The deaths are, DR.. Geo. H. Clark, Joseph
II. White, and VIM. E. Kimball. DIR. Clark S
remains were taken to Strong, (Maine) his ma
tive place for interment. Mr.. White was bur
led on Tuesday,-the Odd Fellows attending,
and Mr.. Kimball will BIZ inferred to-day, the
Odd Fellows having beea formally notified to
attend his remains to the grave, from his house
on Lincoln street. The procession will move
between two and three o'clock, pm.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05

Nashua recently purchased a steam fire an.
CINE, the location of which caused some feel.
ing between different sections of the CITY. Yes
terday the engine house, steamer, two hose
carriages and a hose and hook and ladder car
rage were burnt. A house and barn ad joning
were also damaged. Loss to the city, $4,000.
Insured for $1,000.
At Rome, Ga, two young men, Appleby, OF
Augusta and Charles Morrison, of Rome, were
killed by falling from a pole used to get up a
balloon.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05
TELEGRAPMsC ITEMS.

The Governor of Oregon has appointed the
18th of November as Thanksgiving Day.
Three hundred mechanics and laborers were
discharged from Charleston Navy Yard Tues
day.
The colored citizens of Maryland celebrated
their emancipation yesterday.
ISOLATED Press of change of rate discount by
the Bank of England, though the statement
was current on the street that it had advanced
IL per cent.
The Washingtonians have become alarmed
at the magnitude of the question of the remov-
al of the capital, and have prepared docu-
ment for presentation to the President, nrging
him in his forthcoming message to discounte-
nance the measure.
The dwelling of Nathaniel Downey, in Har-
witch, Mass, was destroyed by fire last eve
ming, and his two little girls, only children,
aged six apd four years, persisted. The parents
were visiting neighbor.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05

HAYDN AssocIATIoN.-TheH Haydn Associa-
ton will give a couple of concerts, on the 18th
and 14th of December, on which occasion tine
"Stabat Mater" will be performed, with selec-
tons from the Oratorios of "St. Paul. and the
"Creation." We understand that the whole
of the "Stabat Mater will be given, even the
"Amen Chorus" which is a very difficult
piece Of music, and usually omitted The Ger
mania Band of Boston will furnish the instru-
mental accomplishments, aud We are certain
that our citizens will enjoy as great musical
treat as they did at the performance of the
"Creation," a- .faa 'r-r.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05

SERENADE.-At the close of the monthly
meeting of the P. M. BIS on Wednesday
night the members armed themselves with
all kinds Of musical instruments from bas-
soon to fish horn, and proceeded to the resi-
dence of one of their company on Portland
street, who had been lately married and is
great favorite with the boys, and gave
him Calathumpian serenade. The recipient
took it in good part, made a few brief but pthy
remarks, and then invited the company in, and
all had a Jolly time. ~
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05
KENTucMY.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. "A letter from South
ern Kentucky says that last Saturday night a
oand OF forty mounted regulators, after steal
ing number of horses, went to the residence
OF M. j. Maddox, Lear Prestonville, and de-
manded that he and the negroes who work on
his farm should surrender. Mr.. Maddox re-
piled by saying that with his two sons he would
defend himself. At this the regulators com
menced firing upon the house. After long
tight they declared they would return and re-
new the attack
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LONDON. Nov. Alb A. M.-Consols e3l "a 9s
for money and account.
American seeurities-Unired States 5-2o's 1862 cou
pons, SSt do 1865, 82 do 1867 $50; do 10-40s, 77I
ERE snares, III; Illinois Central shares, 9S&
LIVERPOOL. Nov. 4-11.15 A. M.-Cotton steady
Middling upands 12td; Midiling Orleans 12id sale
lZopO Dales Corn 30as. Pork 1l2Js. Lard lis.
LONDON, Nov 4EEvening.-Consols closed at 3d.
t0I money and account.
American securitie--United States 5'2O's 1862
81; do 10-4Os IT. Erie shares, 2U4; Illinois Contra
shares. 9S4.
LONDON, Nov. 4-Evening.-Oficia returns of the
Bank of England show that the amount of specie IN
itsvauts has decreased 6 1885, 900 during the week
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 4-Evening.-COtton closed
steady; Middling uplands 12ad; sales r. 900 bales
4OOO bales OF which were taken for export and
ulation. Western Wheat 9s Sd q 9s 81. Linseed
Oil e3l los.
LONDON, Nov. -Evening.-Petroleum is SD
Linseed Oil e29 7s. Soerm Oil 91s. Calcutta Lin-
seed 62s Talow 46s Oh.
LONDON. Nov. 4-The Bank of England has raised
Its rate OF discount per cert.
FRANKFORT, Nov. 4-Evening.-United State:
5-2es closed firm at SO a s9l,
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WASHINGTON.


OUR POLICY TOWARDS CHINA.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Administer Low had an
interview yesterday with the President and
Secretary of State, at which various questions
relating to the policy to be pursued by this
government toward China, particularly in re-
gard to the large anticipated immigration from
that country, were fully discussed by the Pres
ident and Secretary. The basis was settled for
the formers instructions, which will outline
the leading features of the policy, the details of
which he will be allowed the largest liberty in
arranging and carrying into effect. The ma
ture of the instructions DOW in course of prep
aration has not been made public, but it is
understood on reliable authority that they con-
template giving full and fair trial to what is
known as "the conciliatOry policy"
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05

The SPANISH CONsULATE-Senor Auton.o
Maria De Zea, who has been officiating as
Spanish Consul for the city of New York will
shortly return to his Consulate in this city as
the new Consul for New York-Senor Balbino
Cortes-has just arrived from Spain. Senior
Jose Garcia Y Sureda has been appointed
Vice Consul for Portland and his advent here
is daily expected.
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SUPERIOR Court.
NOVEMBER OWL TERM-ooDDARD j., PREs1p

NOVEMBER CIVIL TERM-0oDDARD j., PREsID-
ING.
THURsDAY.-Henry l. Warren VS.. John r
Smith ct. ais. Action for debt on poor debt.
ors bond. Defence that the defendant dis
closed in accordance with the conditions of the
bond and received his discharge. Plaintiff
claims that the disclosure was false, and that
all the property disclosed which by law should
have been assigned, was not in fact SO assign
ed. On trial. s-sa.
This is one Of a series of nine cases against
the same defendants, now pending in this
Court, brought by the several creditors
Deane q Verrill. Alvah Black.
S. G. Strout,
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05

S.P. ENTERTAINMENT.-Av very nice little
entertainment will be given this evening in
the vestry OF the Swedenborgian Church bv
the S. P. Society, consisting of a supper after
which Judge Kingsbury will take the comma ;.
ny on trip to California with him. The
judges remarks will be highly interesting to
all who would like to hear about California
and the Pacific Railroad, and there will proba-
bly, be large number in attendance.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05

Mr. EUGENE F. JOHNSON, the organist of
Congress Square Church leaves this week, we
understand, for Boston, whence ha proceeds to
Germany to pursue his studies. We shall be
sorry to lose another of our organists, for, as
will be seen elsewhere, Mr.. Gilmore is about
to 90. but we trust that he will meet the sue
oess that his ambition deserves.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05

SPLENDID FRUIT.-We are the recipients Of
large basket OF apples from the orchard o.
Mr.. Reuben Higgins, of Cape Elizabeth. These
apples are of different varieties, and of most
delicious flavor, and we understand that Mr..
Higgins has raised on his place this season fiji
teen varieties. He is satisfied that apple trees
set out near the ocean will become thrifty if
they are properly cared for. The heavy gales
this year have been very damaging to all the
fruit trees in Cape Elizabeth ....I5-.
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LOUISIANA.

CONTRADICTION OF REPORTED IRREGULARITy
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 4.-Reports having
been circulated that Gov. Yarmouth had issu-
there Is no official record, the Governor pub
fishes statement that all bonds issued have
been duly recorded by the Treasurer, and con
ciudes as follows: OF one thing am certain,
and that is, that not a single bond has been is.
sued without the authority of the law DUNG
my administration, and the interest," mas peen
and will be promptly paid. -~
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Supreme Judicial Court.

OCTOBER TERM-TAPLEY, j., PRESIDING.
THURsDAY.-No. 1865. Benz. f. Wentworth
v. Hartford Fire Insurance Company. Argu-
ments completed. Charge deferred till morn
ing.
N. s. & +. j. Lttlefield. Webb.
Next case in order, No. 391, Snow s. al. "
Foster.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05

F1RE-The alarm from box Y last evening
about o'clock was caused by fire being DIS
covered in closet in the store of Mr. Riley, IN
Delano's block, corner of Fore and Union
streets. The damage was very slight.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05
A JouassY rsox EasfT 10 SINAI and Lilo
on the Desert, was the subject Of Dr.. Bos.

A jouhsEf PROM EayfT 10 SisAf and Lifs
on the Desert, was the subject Of DR.. Bos-
worth's lecture last evening. He gave some
what minute account Of the preparations nee
essary for such trip, the tents and their elab-
crate furniture, the camels- thirteen tor the
travelers-with their drivers, burdens, equip
age and movements, his contract with the drago-
man, who was master of transportation, hotel
keeper, protector and guide during the jour-
ney for so much, about five dollars per day for
each in party of three.
The train started two days in advance, and
was overtaken at Suez by the Doctor and par
ty, who proceeded thus far by rail. After CIV
ing his audience vivid account of his first I'M
pressions when first he caught sight OF the
Red Sea and the brown mountains oil ASA De-
yond, and afterwards contemplated and stud
led that memorable spot where Israel crossed
the tumultuous flood, and that historic nation
achieved its glorious birth, he presented to
them on the farther slope his tent his first ride
on canal, their first sumptuous dinner, their
camp by star light and their first night on the
desert. One could not listen without almost
believing and actually wishing he were there.
Instead of the rough work anticipated, every
thing was luxurious and comfortable
Then followed a day on the desert, with its
wild morning scene at the loading and starting
OF the train, its long monotonous march over
the burning, flinty plain, varied by the strange
and fascinating mirage, and the violent storm
OF wind. AT the close of tee second day the
party reach narrow vale, green spot in The
wide waste, believed to be the Elm of the Ex-
odus, an enchanting oasis, where they spent
their first Sabbath in profound quiet.
The lecturer gave very entertaining ac-
count of the appearance and character of the
wild Beduoins who inhabit that inhospitable
region, and who conducted through it in safety
him and his friends. We got vivid view Ct
human life as it was in the times of the Patri
archs. Through wild mountains and wonder
full ravines, the rocks lifted into castellated
towers and magnificent gateways, and varie-
gated by splendid colors, We were led on, deep
er and deeper into that strange land, till we
reached Mount Sinai. and confronted Horeb
itself, on whose dark and rugged summit were
delivered the Awful Ten. Along with these
descriptions of the natural scenery were inter-
spersed historical illusions and exciting incl
Gents of travel. Among these last was din
ner in the mountains, given by an English
man sojourning there, to the Doctor and other
parties who CHANGED to meet in th at wild spot.
The next lecture will recount the journey
from Sinai to Petra, the wonderful Rock city,
aud thence to Jerusalem; and will be, proba
bly,, the most exciting lecture of the course.
There was large audience in attendance,
especially when we consider the other attrac-
tons elsewhere, and we assure our citizens
that they can find no more interesting place
to pass an evening than in listening to one of
the Doctors lectures at the Free st. Church.
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Board Of Trade.

AT meeting of government of the Board
Of Trade yesterday afternoon, Messrs. J. B.
Brown and II. J. Libby were appointed dele
gates to represent the Board at the annual
meeting of the National Board of Trade to be
holden at Richmond, Va, on the 1st of De-
cember next. The committee were authorized
to fill vacancies.
Mr.. Rich, the Secretary, offered the follow
ing, which was unanimously adopted:
BOARD OF TRADE Rooms,
SECRETARY's OFFICE,
Portland, Nov. 4, 1869
Whereas, 1t is with sincere regret that we
are called to record the death, on the Sd inst,
OF Capt. Thomas G. Stevens, who for the past
five years has held the Office of Port Warden
of this port, and
Whereas: 1t is due to his position as a faith
fnl and efficient officer of the Board that we
should offer some testimonial of our respect for
his memory, therefore ~
Resolued, That we recognize in the death OF
Capt Thomas G. Stevens the loss of prompt
and faithful officer and an honest and Upright
citizen. whose uniform courtesy and kindness
in all his public or private associations in the
discharge of the various obligations devolving
upon his long and useful services, has juttly
e"A his memory to the respect of his felloM
4.-...Jsd, That these proceedings be publish
ed in the daily papers of this city, anil that a
CODY of the same be forwarded to the family OF
the deceased.
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THE PRESS.
Portland and Vicinity.

New Adyeriisemenf-f h's Da''
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Kiralfy Troups-Deering Hail.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Sberi6,s Sale-F. o. Bailey.
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Drugs and Caemical-John 7. wildrage.
Cod Liver Oil and Lime.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN
Book Agents Wanted.
Conf ctionerv-Southmayd & Co.
Not ce-Estate Solonon l.. Andrews
Notice-Estate &c I'm Wbiddeu.
No:lce-Fstate Sally Corson.
> otice-Jabez b. Haskell.
Eotlee-Ben,j P Barker.
Notice Bent Walker.
Noiice-Chas. Elliot.
Merchant ailor-J. II. Murphy,
Free to Book Agents.
Great Distribution.
70 the Working Glass.
Los -Portmonnaie.
Notice Marine Society.
Room Papers-Hall L. Davis.
+. A. and N. u.
Rooms to Let.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05

WE learn from Ross and Sturdevant that the
steamer City of Richmond will continue her
trips on the Inside Line to Bangor the entire
month Of November, and the Lewiston to Ma
chias until about Christmas.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05

SERIOUSLY ILL.-We are sorry to hear that
VIM. Paine, Esq the well-known music Dealer
hes dangerously ill at his residence in west
otook, of typhoid fever and Inflammation OF
the bowels
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05
WEST INDIES.

Gnba.
DEATH OF AN ENGLISH OFFICER.
HAVANA, Nov. 4.-The commander of the
English man-of-war Phiome died yesterday
evening.
Hayti.
PROGRESS OF THE REVOLUTION
JACMEL, Oct. a. via Havana Nov. 4-Gen.
Chelailer, President Salnave's Secretary OF
War, after besieging the town of Jacmel for a
fortnight, was compelled to raise the siege and
march on the revolutionary forces of Gen.
Brice, who was advancing on the city of Port
au Prince. Gen. Brice had nearly captured
the town of Miragoane.
San Domingo.
THE REvOLUTIONISTS INACTIVE.
SAN DOMINGO, Oct. o. via Havana Nov. A.
The revolutionists remain inactive near the
town of Aqua.
ANNEXATION TO THE UNITED STATES.
The rumors prevalent of the sale of San Do
mingo to the United States are fast gaming
strength
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05

1T was the visiting officer in the employ of
the city and not the boarding officer in the
service of the q. s. who should have been
mentioned yesterday in the article relating to
the Packet Schooner Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-05

NEW ORLEANS Oct 30-Freights-There is little
better cling in foreign Freghts and rates evince
more frmness. 1t seems there are fewer vessels on
the way than was anticipated. However, the de-
mand at present is not very active COas wise there
is no change. We quote:--0y steam. Cotton TO Liv.
erpool ID, 70 Bremen and Hamburg 1id. to New York
to New York So % bbl Cotton Seed to DO 81 % ton.
vessel Yves taken for Flour to Liverpool at As Sd ~
Dbl; per SAIL Cotton to Liverpool 3D. to Havre 1lc to
Biemen 5-l6c, 10 Genoa. lie Y is.
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City Of Portland.

PURSUANT to an order of the City Council, the
undersigned, Commitlee on New Streets, will
meet at the junction Of ludIa and Newbury streets,
on Frinay. November 18th, 1863, at o'clock +. M
hear all parties interested and then determine and
adjudge whether public convenience requires New
bury Street to be newly run, altered and lad out
and II they acs udge, will newly run, alter and lay
out the same and fix the damages as provided by
law. -
WILLIAM L. PUTNAM,
j. X. THOMPSON,
FRA CARTER,
JAMES QUINN,
JAMES MOVES,
CHARLES MEkRILL,
Committee on New Streets.
November g. 1862 noV4d1w
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CALICO RNIA.

DEPARTURE OF JAPAN STEAMER.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 4.-The steamer Amer
lea sailed for Hong Kong via Yokohama to-
day. with 81 1855 900 in treasure. She took 147
passengers. including 100 Chinese. She also
took out 1900 barrels of -four. Tom Thum b
and troupe are among the passengers.
RAILROAD MATTERS.
The Western Pacific and San Francisco Bay
railroad companies ha We been consolidated, I'M
der the n ime of the Western Pacific railroad
The Virginia City and Truckee railroad is
nearly completed. A locomotive appeared in
sight at Gold Hill yesterday, which created
much excitement among the people. Its whs-
tie was responded to by the Yellow Jacket,
Crown Point and other steam whistles.
FIRE.
The buildings OF the Western Pacific rail-
road at Stockton were destroyed by fire last
nioht .... ...."e--
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E. The c. P. L. Society will give an
entertainment at Congress Hall tonight, and
all who desire good time shonld be sure and
attend. The Z. p. LIS are famous for their
GOOD times.