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The Portland daily press., 1869-04-14
NEW YORK.
CLEVER sw1NDLER,


NEW YORK, April 13.-A very clever swim
die was perpetrated ON the Bank of the State OF
New York yesterday. 1t appears that five diff
ferent persons in succession presented checks
of Jaw Cook g. Co. on the bank, and obtained
currency for them,sin the aggregate amounting
to about $4,000 The checks were drawn to
the order of A. B. Hill, cashier of the firm Of
jaw Cook 81 CO., and his endorsement only
certified as correct by himself The teller paid
the checks, supposing that the firm wanted
the currency right away, but upon inquiring a
their Office discovered the whole thing fraud.
The checks are fac simile OF Jay Cook q
Co.'S special checks, while the signatures o.
the firm and Mr. Hill were well counterfeited
as may be imagined from the fact that the tell
er was easily deceived by them.
CITY AND VICINITY.
Report says that Captain Wilson, formerly
commander ofthe Sound steamer City OF Bes-
ton, jumped overheard last night from City O.
New YORK, soon after leaving New London
and was drowned.
ELECTION
LocKPoRT April bat the charter election
yesterday, the entire Democratic ticket was
elected.
ALBANY, April 13.-At the charter election
held in this city to-day, the Democrats elected
their city ticket by majorities ranging from 5O(
to $500.
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PROPOSALS


For Dredging in Portland Harbor, Me.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until
Il 3 o'clock p. NJ, on Monday, the 18th instant,
for dredging the bar near the Middle Ground" in
this harbor, so as to obtain depth, at mean low
water, of nineteen or twenty feet, may be here
after determined on by the Engineer in charge. The
depth OF excavation will not exceed three teet for
10 1T channel, and the amount to be excavated will
be $4,000 cubic yards, more less; tor 20 #.
channel the depth of excavation will not exceed four
feet, and the amount to be excavated will be $4,000
cubic yards more or less-the amount in both cases.
depending upon the width of the channel, as may be
decided on, 10 be excavated.
The work must be commenced as soon as practiea-
BILE after the approval OF the contract, and be
peted not later than the 10Th day November next
The material excavated is to be deposited in such
localities mot exceeding three miles in distance from
the work. as the experimenting Engineer may des-
ignate.
Bidders will please state the price per cubic ward
of excavation as measured IN the scotcs including
also the removal OF the material to the localities des-
lgnated; first for channel OF 10 feet depth at mean
low water and second for channel of 20 feet depth
at mean low water.
Payments will be made monthly; 20 per cent. will
be reserved thererom il the whole work is Salts
factoriy completed; and be forfeited in the event
the non-fullment OF the contract in the time and
manner required.
bids, which, in his opinion, not favorable the
government also the bid of any person who there
is reason to believe will not faithfully and prompt
ly perform the contract.
Persons desiring to make proposs Is are requested
to call on the undersigned, at his Office in Morton
Block, on Congress Street, for forms of same ant
for more definite information as to the locality
depth and character of dredging; and on transmit
ting their bids (which are required to be in dup.
cate) they will please endorse thereon proposal,
for Dredging the bar near he Middle Ground"
Portland, Me, April I, 1865 Bvt Brig GenI U. s. A
N. B. The Portland Daily Press is the only news
paper authorized to publish the above notice.
GEO. THoM, BIB. G.
apr13-d6t
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WEST INDIES.

HAVANA, April 13.-The journals praise the
course pursued in reference TO Cuba by the
American Government.
Advices from Puerto Principe represent pro-
visions very scarce, and say meat and fowls are
selling at fabulous prices.
1t is reported that Spanish war steamer
has captured schooner laden with arms fol-
the insurgents on the south side of the island
The Gazela publishes the details of the or.
ganizaton of the rural police, made by request
and at the expense of the planters.
The crew of the Mary Lowell have been re-
leased. They state that the vessel was seized
by Spanish man-of-war within mile of the
shore.
The United States steamer Penobscot, ar.
rived here from the south coast of the island
was relieved by the Nipsic
The authorities here are well aware of the
movements of the reported expedition undel
Gen. Steedman.
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NEW YORK, April 13-The Commercial s
Washington dispatch says the condition of af
fairs in relation to Cuba excites serious appre
tensions 1t is feared that events may compe
The United States Government to extend
physical as well as moral aid to Cuba, and tina
European powers may join Spain in demand
opposed both to the President and to a MAORI
ty of the Cabinet, and regards the cause of Gu
ban independence as hopeless Desiring II
base the Government policy upon that view
it is anticipated that this diversity OF opinion
may lead to reorganization of the Cabinet
gences, and our iron clads are being fitted fol
sea with all activity.
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MAssAOHUsETTs.

bO5ION zANB VICINIIIs
BOSTON, April 13.-Judge Marcus Morton, Of
the Superior Court, has been confirmed as JUS
tice of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts, in
place of Judge Hoar.
Well-executed counterfeit twenty dollar bills
on the Fourth National Bank of Philadelphia
are in circulation.
Henry Sheldon Croker, native of Brook
Ign, N. Y, 48 years old, rope-maker, died sud
denly this morning. He leaves widow and
six children.
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NEVADA.
THE FIRE AT THE MINES.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1S-The fire broke
out IN the Kentuck mine on the seven hun
bred feet level this evening, 1t was found nec-
essary to close the shaft again in order to
smother the flames. 1t is supposed the fire is
still burning in the Yellow Jacket mine, as the
steam and vapor from that niue are much hot
ter than from the Crown Point. A partial ex-
animation of the mines to-day disclosed the
fact that considerable damage has been done to
the Kentuck and Yellow Jacket mines. Cof-
fins were sent to the Crown Point shaft this
afternoon, and severalbodies were removed.
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MICHIGAN.


A TOWN DEBTROYED By FIRE.
MINIATURES, April 49, - A dispatch from
Houghton, Mich, dated the 18th, says: At 1
o'clock yesterday morning a fire broke out in
French Saloon in Hancock, Mich, which re-
suited in the almost complete destruction of
the village. Every store, business place, sa-
loon, &C., except the post-ofice, Gibson's tailor
shop and millinery store near Masonic Hail.
being destroyed, together with about fifty pri-
vate dwellings.
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new IRRaEY.
xUNIcrpAL EIEcuoNs-RErUBLlcAN GAINS

MUNIcIPAL Observation-Disclosures GAME
TRENTON, April 14-Returns of the election
yesterday show that Napton, Democrat, II
Democratic ticket is eiected by about 400 ma,
iority. The Democrats elect councilmen ano
the Republicans 2, giving-the Democrats Il ou'
of q.
The county OF Mercer elects Democratic
freeholders and Republicans.
Essex county show Republican gains. The
board Of freeholders has 10 or ~ Republican
majority. In Morris county Chatham town
shin gives 80 Republican majority. In Passaic
county Patterson elects John Kyle, independ-
ent Republican Mayor by over oOo Majority
common council has 10 Republicans and 8
Democrats pledged to reform on local ques-
tions, which controlled the result.
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Manufacturers of WHITE LEAD, by new ana I'M
proved machinery, whereby they are TURING OUT Ia,
eansiiaI in this country, and will be warranted
perfectly They have also Leads sIsS Of low.
s; Iii ~ ,varranted as low those OF Other
mann fscturers, for goods OF equal quality.
FRANCIS BROWN, Treas'r,
once, Post Office Building, Salem, Mass.
Ooxu I'm
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c.roIxxArr Arm 18.-whiskey firm and IN a

cRrorNHArI Al ril 1e.-whiskey firm and in de
mand at 90c. Mess Pork held at 81 90 with no de
mand. Bulk Meats held at 12c for shoulders and IA
sides, but sales made at 12c packed which equal
II &c loose. Bacon neglected; shoulders held at 13c
held firmly at 1sc; could have sold at nc
MINIATURES. April IS Flour nominal. Whea
declining and unsettled; No. at III; No. at o.
Oats dull at 52k for No. Corn firm and unchanged
Rye nominal and scarce. Barley dull.
CHARLESTON, s. c., April 13.-CottOn in demand
prices firm; sales 600 bales Middlings q! @ 273c;
receipts 275 bales; exports, coastwise, 1856 bales.
SAVANNAH, April 13.-Cotton firm and in TAR a eo
mand; sales 800 bales; Middngs 2Isc; rece'p's 01o
bales; exports, to Liverpool 407 bales.
MOBILE, April 13.-Cotton is in fair demand and
prices firm: sales 100 bales; low Middlngs 26s q
&c; receipts sos bales exports 124 bales
NEW ORLEANS. April 13.-Cotton sitter towards
the close Middngs 2S4 q 2SIc; sales 1880 bales; re-
ceipts 3106 bales; exports $50 bales.
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Wagons for. Sale.
r AM now selling LIGHT EXPRESS WAGONS
Il VERY Low.
e. K. LEMONT,
ap13h ~ PrebJe St.
Lost!

DETWEEN No 1903 Bracket Street and Cumber-
I'D land st, lprobabiy on Pine) some Curtain Rolls
for Hack, Silk Curtains attached to three of them
lot not much value to any one having no use for
them.) The inier or finders will confer a favor and
be suitably rewarded by leaving them at 425 Con-
gress st. or 1903 Bracket st.
Apr 13-d3t N. s. FERN AID.
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Farm at Auction.

NTILL be sold at public auction on Thursdav
wv April 20, at o'clock P NJ, the best, most pro
ductive and most valuable Farm In Androscoeg,n
County, situated in Minot, two miles from Mschsn
ic Falls, and but ten from the cities Of Lewiston and
Auburn, and known as the Hawkes. Farm.
This Farm consists OF 200 acres, well divided and
cuts 125 tons OF hay. The buildings are ample and
in good repair. Barn 42xl2O with cellar under the
whole. There is some 500 loads ofmanure ON hand.
EH There is not, in the whole State,a more profit
able farm to work. Over $1,000 worth OF milk q year
has been sold.
= Also will be sold, Moving Machine, Horse Rake
Carts, Wagons, and other farming tools.
- J.w. WoLCoTT
d. .. GERRY, Aucn0neer. apl0td
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Foreign Markets.

LONDON. April 13-Forenoon.- at 93f fol
money.
American securities-United States520's S3s; Erie
shares "a; Illinois Central shares 96s.
LIVERPOOL, April INSTRUMENTATION firmer
but not higher; sales 900 bales Middling uplands
125d
LONDON, April 13-Evening- Consols closed at 93l
q 932 Tor money and go a 935 for account.
American securities-United States 5-20s firm at
s3b; Stocks quiet; Erie shares "a; Illinois Central
shares 96s; Great Western 20.
LIVERPOOL, April 13-Evening.- Cotton closed at
12t q 12fd for Middling uplands spot and 12td
ali sat; do Orleans 122 12Id sales $1,000 bales
Corn 28s Cd Tor new. Refined Petroleum rs 93d.
FRANKFORT, April 13-Eyening. -United States
5-2O's closed at ST..
HAVANA. April 13-Sugar market firm; sales at
81 reals for No 70.
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Washington Mills,
LAWRENCE, MASS.


On EvIOTs, for Spring and Summer Wear,
BANNOCK8URNS.f for autumn and winter,
have been copied from the best Scotch styles, and
manufactured from the imported Wool which alone
can give the proper effect to hem.
At first it was. thought by the parties who con-
tracted for the goods, that they would sell better
without the distinctive mark of the Washington
Mills; but it has been found that in general appear
anee and durability they quite equal to their
foreign prototypes therefore the largest consumers
have requested that the regular Washington Mills
ticket should be attached to every piece; and in
der that purchasers may be protected from the pos
sbilty OF having inferior goods sold to them in gar
ments under the name of the Washington Mills
Chevots, the following named parties hereby adver
tse to the trade and public generally, that they have
given the preference to these goods, and will have
them constantly in stock, And No Inferior
Grades will be offered ms substitutes.
NETWORK. BOSTON.
Abernethy & Co. Written, Burdett &
Collins Plummer & Co. Young.
Carhart, VIII tford & Go. Miner, Beal g. Co.
James Wilde, Jr. g. Co. G. W. Freeland, Beard &
Brokaw Bros. CINCINNATI.
Brooks Bros Lockwood Bros & Co.
Geo. W. White s. Co., for ALBANY, N Y
mery White, WhitmanDavs, Graft & Wilson.
q Co. PITTSBURGH, PA.
A. Raymond. Stein Bros.
Riudskoff Bros. & Co. TROY, N. Y.
PHILADELPHIA Dorr 8 Stone.
Wanamaker & Brown. PROVIDENCE, R. L.
Cans, Wilgus & Co. James III. Read q Co.
Fries, Malseed u Haw- PORTLAND, ME.
kins, Chadbourne g. Kendall.
Brookfeld & Eek
April 12-eod3mo
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Steam Pnwar toT.ot

TN Cape Elizabeth, Ferry Village suitable for Coop
L ers, Coffee and Spice Mill, Furniture Forging,
or most any other manufacturing purpose, with
good wharf accommod ations.
Apply to Perlsy g Russell, or
apr10d1w wv DYER.
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THE DomlNaox OF CANADA

THE NORTHWEST TERRITORY.
QTTowA, April 13. 1t is said that the policy
of the government with regard to the North
West Territory, will be to organize territorial
government, with its seat at Red River.
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UTAH.


ONLY TwENTY-FoUR HOURS STAGE RIDE TO
THE PACIFIC.
SALT LAKE City, April 13.-The time be-
tween the terminus of the Union and the Cen
trail Pacific Railroads is reduced to twenty four
hours. Wells, Fargo & Co. 3 stages now make
the route via the north end of the Lake.
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NEAINE.


ICE BREAKING UP IN THE KENNEBEC.
AUGUSTA, April 13.-The ice in the Kenne-
bee river above the dam started to-day, but the
river is not yet open to navigation.
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LOUISIANA.

NEW ORLEANS, April 13.-An inventory of
the valuable papers hidden by Auditor Wick
life was completed to-day, and foots up $685.
OOg, consisting of State coupons, warrants and
tax receipts.
REVENUE FRAUDS.
Supervisor Cressey has detectives before the
grand Jury in the examination relative to rev.
enue frauds in this State.
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isesson STOCK s1zp1
Sales at the Brokers' Board. April 13
WASHINGTON MILLS,
LAWRENCE, MASS.
Ga SCOTCH CHEVIOTS.


These goods are known to the Trade as ."CHE-
VIOTS" and s'BANNOCKBURNS," and are the
strongest and most durable wooden fabric which
be made as it is impossible to make them of shoddy
or any other material with which the manufacture
of woolens has usually been cheapened.
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e U r. OPT /.
ITALY.

FLORENCE, April 49, hevalier Marcel Ger
ruti, the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentiary at Washington, is to be super
seeded by Rertinatti, who has been appointed
Minister to Madrid,
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ans sr pe ooa hse
been taken by sail for Boston at 50 P bale. We
quote:-Cotton by steam to Liverpool Tiled; to New
% bbl.; Corn to Northern ports IS a tic ~ bush.
Pork, Beef and Molasses to New York 81 % Dbl. By
sail. the rates are:-Cotton to Liverpool 5-16d: to
bale; Tobacco to Liverpool 20 q sos, and to London
35s; to Bremen 27s Cd ~ hid. Corn to Liverpool Sd
% BUSH; Flour to do 3s P bb
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Domestic Markets.

NEW YORK., April 13.-CotLon firm; sales 5000
bales; Middling upands 283c. Four-sales 1890 bbs.
State and Western dull and 10 q 15c lower; super
fine State 80 q 90; extra 90 q So; round hoop
ern dull and droopiDg sales 800 bbls; extra 80 q
IL CO. Wheat heavy and q &c lower; sales ,O0O
push.; MOL Spring 30 delivered No. at ~ q
40 in store and delivered Amber Michigan " q
l72t; White California at 60 a 65t. Corn more
active at q &c decline sales 5000 BUSH. new Mix
ed Western 81 a 88c. Oats frmcr sales % 600 bush.
western TIC in store and rs "a 785c on railroad Beef
dull. Pork firm; new mess 80 70 "a 80 81. Lard firm
tierees III g I9c. Butter quiet. Whiskey dull and
and steady; sales $50 hhds. Porto Rico iii "a 12Ic
Muscovado liz q 12c3; 300 boxes Havana at 12I IA
122c Coffee steady; sales 1900 bags Rio for expori
on private terms. Molasses active; sales three
cargoes cayed at 40c; Muscoyado acc. Naval Stores
refined bonded weak at 313c bid; 313 "a 32c asked
sales ZOO bb.s June at SAC, and 500 bbls. July al
S4ic Talow-sales 900 TBS at III q 115c. Freghts
TO Liverpool lower Cotton per steamer b-32 q 316d
Corn I'd per steamer.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, April 13.-Beef Cattle-re
ceipts III head sales active at slight advance Of
% h: extra at 10 90 q 10 70; first quality IL 90
y 5O second quality II 90 a II so. Sheep and Lamb
Veal Calves from 90 to 16 90 " head.
CHICAGO. April 1s-Exchange on New York firm
rates unchanged Flour dull and easier; Spring ex
tras IS a Co. Wheat dull and declined g &C
No. quoted at 13i q II; No. at oos. C s.Il
dull new at 5Oac; no grade 81 @ PIP "a s1a ar'
dull and nominally at Is q 1871 fer No l. Ba III
nrmer and advanced &c. Whiskey firm at ~ (g o65c
PROVISIONS steady Mess Pork at 30 30 q 81 WI pTm
10 70 w. Dry sailed shoulders at 113c loose Lar
~ ~ q lsc. Sweet picked Hams at 15f q l64c.-
iye nogs active and advanced 10 q 15c; common
sVu y 70; Ialr to medium 10 90 a 10 80; good Il
] choice ~ oO e rs. Cattle steady.
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PORTUGAL.

LISBON, April 13-The elections for mem
bers of the Portuguese Cortes have resulted in
the choice of large majority in favor of the
present government.
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PARIS, April 13-The Emperor has ordered
increased pensions to the surviving soldiers OF
the Republic and the First Empire, to date
from April 10Th, in commemoration of the cen.
tennary of Napoleon l.
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10000 AGENTS

WANTED on commission or salary, to sell The
American Year Book for 1860. 1t con-
tains just the Information which everybody wants
ed rapidty, even among those who seldom look at a
Subscription Book. Nearly every family will buy
it, and it will be found about as great necessity
among all classes the daily weekly newspaper.
Liberal sal aries paid to experienced, efficient
canvassers. Send for circulars and tul information
o. I'D. CASE ~ Co., Publishers,
Hartford. Conn, Cincinnati o., and Chicago, Ill.
April 12- d1w&W3v
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SPAIN.
FRANCE.

MADRID, April 13.-The government author
tiles continue to make arrests of Carlists in th
province of Granada
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NEW LANCASHIRE.
SENTENCE OF A THIEF.

CONCORD, April 13.-John E. Larkin, known
as the Suncook eloper, who was arrested in
Chicago in February, was to-day convicted of
being accessory to theft of 1915 and sem
fenced to five years in the State prison.
SAD ACCIDENT,
Chas. E. Morrill,, OF Meredith village, this
morning, by accident, felled tree on to his
son, ten years old, and killed him almost in
stantly.
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OFFICE II EXCHANGE STREET.
Real Estate on StetsOn's Court,
leading from Park st.

n Wednesday, April q, at hall past twelve, on
Othe Premises will be sold the three storied brick
and wooden Dwelling with addition and out build
igs, 10 Steson's Court, together with the land
Duungs IN 5000 repair and arranged for one or two
,anles. The lot has front the Court of So feet
~ ~ ~ IN depth together with right OF way Of about
~ oI Spring Water with Fruit and Ornament Al
trees. house open daily from one to three P M
the time OF sale. api4td ~
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g o M M K R CIAL
New York stock and Moner marke,

new 0fk STOCK and Money w aFket.
NEW YORK. April 13-Affairs in Wall street were
generally dull to-day, and the only feature Of inter-
est was the curious workings OF the Money market.
In the morning the market was very quiet and de-
mand was supplied at per cent currency with COM
mission of 1-55 a 1-16 per cent, but as the day ad-
vanced, especially after o'clock, large crowd of
brokers assembled in front of the Stock Exchange
and an active bull movement was inaugurated in
greenbacks. Buildings became animated and rates
rose from 1872 to 1-16 and finally to per cent with
indications OF further advance. At this juncture
was rapid decline in rates, Money being freely of.
fered at 1882 a Lie and 1872 per cent This change
in the market took the greenback bulls by surprise,
and very many OF those who had borrowed
Money at high rates offered in coin interest, which
succeeded by fall to per cent before O'clock
some loans were made 6, which may be considered
the other extreme of the market. The whole per
formance on the street to-day was somewhat strain
ed, and the market was evidently manipulated for
RISE 1t undoubtedly this special attempt at ar
ifcial stringency to-day, which was clearly APP
parent to the public eye, that really broke down the
rates Commercial paper passes more freely at 10 to
IL per cent for the best names There 10 a firmer
tone to foreign Exchanges, and prime bankers 60
current at 1914 while sight sold at 10Sa q 1854. Gold
market declined to 1929 a 1921 rates paid for car
rying l. 7, 1-32 q Lie per cent. The Cunard packet
due tomorrow, has on freight $75N000 in American
coin, The Assistant Treasurer to-day pal Sal 600
account of the May coupons. Government bond
market quiet throughout the day with scarcely any
change in prices. The volume of business was light
there being very little disposition to buy sell. The
frmness OF the London market keeps prices steady
Henry Clewes q Co. furnish the following 4.3O quo
tations Coqpon6's 1881, 16t q 116t; do 526s 1852,
G 2o 2 d. SSi ii Il ~ % 1872 TIN
11sa q 11s3; 10 4Os. 1853 g 1861.
Border State bonds quiet and steady Missouris,
s6a "a S7J; old Tennessee's CT q 6s; new do, 654 a
65a North Cardinals 54s q 55; virginias, 80 q so.
The Stock market at the close was all frmer with
general recovery from the lowest point of the day.
The greatest advance on Rock Island which rose
to 1921 New York Central advanced from 1872 to 1881
The following are $50 prices:-Pacifc Mail, 924 q
92t; Western Union Telegraph, 40h q ~; New York
922 q 92b; Foit Wayne, 1909 (o1 f31; Michigan Cen
tral, 1871 Michigan Southern 81 q SO; Illinois Cen
Island, 1872 a 1921; Chicago & North Western, s3t a
"a; do preferred, 951 q e5t.
The clearances at the Gold Exchange Bank to-day
amounted to $91 100000,
The balance atthe Sub-Treasury to-day amount
ed to S69. 857. 965,
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h. *. HUNT,
flommiasinn Marnhant and A..4i...

NC S16 Congress Street, will, on Thursday even.
~ ing, Feb. II, at o'clock sell at Auction a large
consignment of Staple and Fancy Goods.
Auction sales every evening. Goods will be sold
during the day in lots to suit purchasers at whoesa
prices. Cash advanced ON all descriptions of eoods
COnsignments not limited.
february II, 1865. diff
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AUCTION SALES.
Sherifs Sale.

CUMBERLAND, IS.
TAKEN on execution and will be sold at public
Il auction, to the highest bidder, on Wednesday.
the 14th day OF April, A ID 1862 at II O'Clock noon
at the east side OF Portland Pier Portland in sad
county of Cumberland, the following described per
sOnal property, to wit: One-halt OF the schooner
s. NJ. Libby, u 2l-100 tons III, as she now Hes
Terms of sale Cash.
Dated at Portland, April sth, 1869.
e. N. PERRY, Sheriff
ap9td r. o. BAILEY, Auciioneer.