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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16
Superior CourI.

CRIMINAL TERM-GoDDARD, j., PRESIDING.
WEDNESDAY ---No. 15--State VS.. Charles Martin
complaint dated Aug. IA, 1867, for keeping liquors
intended for unlawful sale, or what is called the
search ard seizure process. The prisoner was found
guilty before the Municipal Court and appealed The
case was continued on bail for several terms, and fol
want of bail at the May term he was committed and
has lain in Jail for three months and two days, with
out trial. Under the circumstances the County At.
torney stated that he felt it his duty and the
right of the defendant to have this presented
to jury, even in the absence of important wit
ne.s for the State The evidence for the Govern.
ment consisted in the return upon the warrant of
rous articles of liquor found upon the premises, and
in the testimony OF Frank Emery that intoxicating
liz, ors we're found behind the counter that there
tumblers there; that one Mr.. Flaherty was be.
hind the counter that defendant was in front of the
counter with some rangers who were in the shop al
the time; that once before that time he had seen
Martin dealing out something, he did not know what
behind the counter to a customer.
Mr.. Sherwood was appointed counsel for the prs-
oner by the Court, and did not consider the testi.
mony for The Government of sufficient force to call
upon the defendant to testify in his own behalf OF
upon his counsel to offer any remarks. The County
Attorney stated the law and commented upon the
testimony.
Jhe jury, after being out two hours, were unable
to agree, not from any difference matters of law
or as TO what the evidence was, but upon the effect
of the evidence; whereupon the Comfy Attorney
stated that, under the circumstances the party hay
ing already suffered longer Imprisonment than the
penalty TOR the offence, and the improbability after
the lapse OF time to make any clearer case before
jury. under the leave OF Court discontinued the
prosecution, and the prisoner was discharged from
custody.
WeDb. Sherwood.
No I7State VS.. Edward Wallace Attempt at
compound larceny. Jury out.
Weub. Thomas
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The Wool Market.
lSpecialDispatch by Interna sional Line. !


BOSTON, Sept 5-[Reported for the Pres. l. The
following is list of prices quoted this
90 Domestlc-ohlo and Pennsylvania pick-Iock IS "a
6Oc; do choice Xxx 81 @ 54c; fine 4S "a SOC: medi-
UNI 4s g 5oc; coarse 46 g 4sc; Michigan extra and
AA 4s e toc; fine AZ q 4sc; medium 4, a 49c; COM
mon 43 q ACC; other Western fine and x &c IA 4qc
medium &c @ 4Sc; common 43 q acc; pulled extra,
40 q oOc: superfne 40 q 53c; No. at % a 35c
combing fleece 50 a &c; California 2Os0 SOC ID H.
EoIeigT Wools-Canada, no quotations; do combinc
!0@ Toe; Smyrna wasnea ~ q 4uc, anu urwashei
10 @ 22c; Buenos Ayres 20 = 34c; Cane Good Hone
So q 40c; Gillian % g soc; Donoski IS a 40: Ait
can unwashed Is a 18c % fb.
Remarks-The market for domestic continues
quiet, manufactures purchasing in lots as wanted
mostly on our month with interest at previous prces
Cash buyers hire able 10 purchase on favorable terms
but the principal holders are not inclined to make
any concession as the quantity of Wool in leading
markets. it is believed, will Iall short OF the wants Of
consumers before another clip. The prospect of any
immed,ste Improvement sufficient to pay the ex-
York market Tor domestic IS quiet and Father inset
tied, owing to recent failures and rumors of others
monetary affairs VI
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GEORGIA.
POLITICAL

ATLANTA, Sept 15.-The Executive Com
mittee OF the Democratic party of Georgia met
to-day under the call of the chairman: There
was no quorum present and they adjourned
SINE DIE, subject to call of the chairman. 1t
was the unanimoes opinion of the members
present that it would be inexpedient to recon-
mend an election for member of Congress at
this time, there being no law authorizing such
an election till November, 1870. The right of
the members elected in 1868 to be admitted to
seats in the 41st Congress is a question to be
determined by the House of Representatives
when the said members present themselves
for admission, and an expression of opinion by
this committee is Unnecessary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16

ACCIDENTAL small Irish boy, about eight
years OF age, living on Fore street, was playing
in the middle of the street on Commercial
near the corner of Cross, yesterday afternoon
when an express wagon knocked him dowr
and injured his leg badly He was carried
home. Speaking of this accident makes u.
wonder there are not more children injured OF
killed on Commercial street every day. The
little gdnains dash over the track within few
feet of passing train, and get under the heels
of every horse that comes along. 1t is curious
to see them gather around after car has been
unloaded of its cargo of grain and fill their
pockets with the corn to take home and feed
the hens They gather around heap of corn
as quickly and numerousy as flock of pig
cons. There is one old lady with a stump of a
broom who is very agile, and as soon as the car
moves off she sweeps up the corn into her rag
ged apron with a celebrity that would put many
younger woman to the blush.
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Rice, W ID. -. 90 105
Saleratus.
ISaleratus W fb TO IL
Salt.
Turks Is. y
hid. Is bus. % 81 a 425
st. Martin, 362 a 425
do, ckd in bond2 % a 2 621
Cadiz dutyp'd 3 so "a on
Cadiz in bond 2 12Aa2 GIL
Grind Butter. 81 %
Liverpool duty
paid ........ 8 50@4 90
Llvs In bond 2 1902 620
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16

THEATRE Mrs. Henry Woods famous novel
OF East Lynne, it is well known, has been dra-
matized so as to create a startling sensation
play, in which the feelings are narrowed up in
way that can only be equaled by Kotze-
bue's melancholy production, 1.-THE Stranger"
And yet there are large class of people who
delight in doing the watering cart business at
every opportunity, and are sure to be on hand
atevery funeral that takes place. Consequent
ly Deering Hall was filled last evening by
very large audience to witness Miss Dolle as
Lady Isabel and Madame Vine, in which i'm
presentations she was eminently successful,
Judging by the frequent use of pocket hand.
kerchiefs and the prolonged applause. To-
night "Quasimodo, Or the Hunchback of Notre
Dame," will be produced, with Dollie as Es-
merelda, and we would call the attention of
the public to the fact that if they wish good
seats they had better procure them at the box
Office to-day
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MINNESOTA.
HEAVY Rain STORM DAMAGE TO CROPS, ETC.

HEAVY RAIN STORM DAMAGE TO CROPS, ETC
CHICAGO, Sept. 15-St. Paul dispatches re
port almost incessant rains since Saturday
night, and the whole country is deluged There
are eight feet Of water in the channel, and the
river is rising one inch per hour, and it is fear
ed the Minnesota river will overflow its banks
which will do incalculable damage.
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. ia remarkable rise
in the Mississippi river has occurred, owing to
long continuous and heavy rains. The boom
above the dam broke yesterday morning, and
ABOUT ,5OO, 900 feet of logs ran over the falls,
sweeping off the light flush boards OF the tenn
porary dam which holds the volume of the
Mississippi back for improvement of the works.
The dam is uninjured. The Minnesota river
emptying below here into the Mississippi, is
reported up eight feet and $4,000 tons OF hay
are swamped out. The rain storm has contin-
ued for four days, and has done great damage
to grain. The damage in St. Croix county
alone is estimated at $15O,OOO.
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DOMINION OF CANADA,

QUEBEC, Sept 15.-Prince Arthur arrived al
noon to-day and was met at Queens wharf by
the officers of the garrison, the city corpora
tiOn and guard of homer. A salute was fired
from Durham Terrace and the Citadel An
address of welcome from the mayor aldermen,
councillors and citizens was read, to which the
Prince replied, expressing his satisfaction at
visiting the city and his thanks for the kind
welcome which he had received. The Prince
rode with 1t Gov. Balleau to Spencewood
and was followed by many carriages contain.
ing the corporation of the city and officers OF
the garrison. The Prince will leave for Mon
treal on Monday next.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16

TWENTIETH MAINE REGIMENT.-A meeting
of the Twentieth Regiment Association wa.
held at the St. Julian Hotel in this city, las
Thursday evening. Major A. w. Clark presid
ed. After the business of the meeting the
members present, to the number of thirteen,
partook of an excellent supper. His Excellen-
cy Governor Chamberlain, the former COM
mander of the regiment, was present, as also
Generals George B. Mcclellan and Romeyn B.
Ayres Resolutions were passed compliment
tary to General Chamberlain for securing to
the regiment the credit due it for its exploits
by his mastery Grafton on Gettysburg. The
occasion was greatly enjoyed by all. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, Major General Adelbert
Ames; Vice President Major General ]. L.
Chamberlain; Secretary Major William E.
Donnell; Treasurer Major I'll. s. Melcher;
Chaplain Lieutenant e. r. Sanborn; Execu-
tive Committee Brigadier General J. M.
Brown, Colonel A. w. Clark, Major A. O.
Shaw.
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DOMESTIC TRIALS. of our fellow citi-
zens, who resides in the western part of the
city, lately had the misfortune to lose his cook
who had been in his employ for long time
and he therefore replaced her with fresh i'm
portation from the Emerald Isle. Yesterday
he sent home from the market the days din
ner, and among the articles furnished were
several fine canteopes. When the family were
seated at the table, and the soup had been re.
moved, the meat and vegetables were brought
on, and the head Of the family noticing that
there was anextra dish served from any he had
ordered, raised the cover to see what it NIGH
be. Not being able to make it out he sent fo
Bridget. 'What may this be Bridget" sale
the head of the family. "Och, and sure, sir, ;
says Bddy, otis the new kind of squash yei
sent home for dinner" 1t is needless to say
the family did not "hanker after" boiled cante
lODes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16

FIRn.-Last night at 20 minutes past twelve
fire broke out in small wooden dwelling on
Franklin street, below Middle, occupied by
by Mr. Hullivan and family. The flames had
obtained such mastery before the alarm was
given that the building was nearly consumed
before the engines arrived. We understand
there was an insurance of $500, which must
nearly cover the whole loss Origin of the fire
not known
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16

ARREST OF THIEVES MIR. Reed, of the firm
of Butler s. Reed, deserves some credit for the
arrest of one OF the thieves taken by the police
last night He Jaw him take pair of boots
from his store, and following him overlook him
and detained him until an officer, whom he
had sent for, arrived, when be put him in GUS
tody. 1t was L. Leveen & Co, Market Square
and not Mr.. Levi, from whom the clothes were
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M u nicipRl Court,
RECORDER KIDpER PRESIDING.

KECOKDEK K1DDEK PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.---State vs.. Charles Sheldon. As
sault on Deputy Marshal Perry with deadly weap-
on. He was found guilty and held TOR trial in $500
bonds at the January term OF the Superior Court.
State VS.. Charles Sheldon and John Campbell
Larceny of hing from Kate Moriarty. Both were
found guilty and sentenced to sixty days in JAIL
The same parties pleaded guilty TO larcenies Of
boots from Butler & Reed vest from Robinson's and
pants and vest from E. Leveen & Co., and were ad-
judged common thieves and bound over in $500 each
Committed
State VS. Joseph Russell and james Riley. Both
adjudged common drunkards and sent to Jail for
thirty days.
State VS.. Richard Dugan Assault and battery on
William Hudson. Found guilty. Fined S. and costs
Paid
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16

OF course an editor is not expected to be a
good judge of fruit cake, as 'sich" is never seen
upon his frugal board, but having been made
the recipient OF a generous slice, we thought it
favorable time to make a "spread," and in
pursuance thereof invited several of our friends
to tea, with view to impressing them with
the idea that we had it every day. The verdict
of our visitors was unanimous that the cake
was as good as could be made, and it is moth
ing more than fair to state that it was made by
Dana Robinson, formerly of this city, at Muir
rays saloon, IN Bangor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16

CANADIAN EXPRESS CoMrANY.-This COM
pany seems determined to keep up with the
demands of the times, and to furnish the pub
lie with safe, reliable and speedy agency for
the transmission of goods, and the transaction
of business throughout Europe, the Dominion
of Canada and the United States. By refer
ence to their advertisement in another column
it will be seen that their connections are per-
feet, and that they have every facility for car
rying on their extensive business in the most
systematic and satisfac tory manner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16

SOMETHING NEw.-.We were recently shown
specimen of the grained wall paper $50 rap
idly coming into use) which had been lying in
the water for several hours without the slight
est injury to the fabric or its general appear
ance, thus showing that after being applied to
the walls, it may be cleansed and washed and
made to appear as good as new. This inven-
ton or improvement supplies lack long felt,
and will be hailed with delight by owners of
dwelling houses and other buildings requiring
paper hanging. The great advantage possess
ed by this paper over other kinds will be ap-
parent at a glance, and is well worthy the at
tention of people purchasing wall paper 1t is
for sale by George s. Lothrop, No 81 Exchange
street. See advertise ment.
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LATEST NEW s
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pORTLAND DAILY PRESS.
WASHINGTON.
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.


WASHINGTON, Sept 15.-It is ascertaiped
from reliable sources that Gen. Sickles wos not
authorized to make any demands upJH the
Spanish government He was instructed mere
iy to act discreetly, but with earnestness, as a
mediator between that power and the Cubans
ON the basis already published for the indie
pendence of the island. The leading members
OF the government favor the proposition, but
are not free at present to finally accept of it,
The administration has not contrary TO report,
restricted Minister Motley in reopening nego-
tiations for the settlement of the Alabama
claims, although it was thought at the time he
received his instructions it would be expedi-
ent to wait until the excitement in England,
caused by the Senate's rejection of the Claren-
don-JOhnson treaty, had subsidized, before en-
tering upon the subject with Her Majesty's
government; but it was never contemplated
that Mr. Motley should neglect any favorable
Invitation or opportunity to renew negotiations
1t is no secret that he was specially instructed
on the subject of the naturalization protocol,
which was ratified by the Senate, but Parlia-
ment has yet to pass the law necessary to car
ry it into effect. He has been engaged in the
negotiation of the Consular treaty, a measure
considered of much Importance by this govern
ment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16

MERCHANTS ExcURsIoN.-By reference to
our advertisement columns it will be seen that
tomorrow friday has been appointed for the
Merchants Excursion to Alfred, if pleasant,
The cars will leave the Portland & Rochester
depot. foot of Myrtle street at z Ia o'clock,
stopping at Green street. 1t is expected to be
an unusually pleasant affair, and citizens gen.
orally, with their lady friends, are invited to
participate.
The Mercantile Library Association having
accepted an invitation to attend tie excursion
of the merchants of Portland, to Alfred Sept
18th, members are reminded that they can OBJ
tain their tickets of j. c. Proctor, No 90 Ex-
change street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16

CALL ACCEPTED.-Rev. w. e. Gibbs of New
ark, N. j., has accepted the call of the First
Universalist Society of this city, and will enter
upon the duties of pastor about the 1st of Oc-
tober Rev. E. G. Bolles, the former pastor of
the church, arrived in town yesterday and
leaves again to- day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16

A GOOD CHANCE.-A first-rate chance is
afforded to any smart man to acquire COM
pe'ence and perhaps fortune. Mr.. j. NJ.
Todd of this city possesses the right to sell the
patent right of splendid churn, by which the
severe manual power is entirely done away
with which appertains to every other known
churn; also the patent rights of packerel
bait-cutter and meat chopper. United States,
single State, County or Town rights will be
sold by him on application at the corner OF
Exchange and Middle streets
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GO M M Il R CIAL
Receipts by Kailronds and sfeamb

Receipts by Railroads and Steamboats,.
GRAND TRUNK RAILwAY--800b bls. -four. Is cars
corn, 70 DO lumber, do clapboards. do bran, DO
bark, do plies, 20 bags spools 81 rolls leather, car
slabs, 10 boxes eggs IS pkgs sundre.: for shipment
East, 700 bbls. -four, car fe.d
MAINE CENTRAL RAILRoAD-2 cars lumber, 8
bds shovels 16 boxes eggs, bbls BEANS car cattle
casks starch, car telegraph poes do hoops, 24s
pkgs sundres
PoRrLAND& KENNEBEC RAILROAD car hoops,
do boards, 10 bbls. tallow, bales goods 1893 bills
paper n cases boots, 81 hides, 1872 oil cloth
bbis -four, bdls curtain sticks IA bbls apples and
81 cars freight tor Boston.
STEAMEK JOHN BROOKS. FROM BosToN-17l
bbls. sweets 7O2 boxes peaches, 200 bags sugar. rs
coils cordage casks Soda 100 boxes mdse 100 pkgs
to Princes Express 200 pkgs to order; for Canada
and up country 1872 bars ra al iron 60 90 rog 50
II rolls leather, 100 pkgs to order.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16

ARRIVAL AND DEpARTURE.-Ship Mayhow
er, which it was feared was the ship sunk off
Seguin in the late gale arrived here Yesterday
having experienced nothing of the hurricane
She brings coal to the Portland Gas Iiobt Go
The iron propeller Rattesnake, which late,v
brought a fine cargo OF coal to this port. sailed
Yesterday afternoon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16

ANOTHER Boat RAcE.-On the last day of
the Sagadahoc County Fair, which takes place
in October) we understand there is to be boat
race, and that the Una six and the Dirigo six.
of this city, intend to be present, and there is,
consequently, some probability that there will
be quite an exciting race between the two.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16

FINE PHoToGRAPH.-A very fine photograph
of the Erie Basin Dry, Docks, situated in
Brooklyn, N. Y, with large steamer locked,
may be seen at the Merchants Exchange
Room, where it was put up yesterday by Mr..
Starr. These docks are of immense size, and
were constructed by Mr.. j. E. Simpson, the
builder of the Dry Docks at Cape Elizabeth.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16

The WEATHER. was more like
one of our Indian Summer days than day in
September The sun shone with that dazzling
brilliancy peculiar to the latter days of autumn
while dreamy haze seemed to hang over the
mountains and landscape in the distance The
leaves are beginning to turn and the trees will
soon be resplendent in their rich fall robes.
The thermometer stood at II : at noon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-16
The Portland DRY Deck.

| Are most of our citizens aware of the extent
and progress of this stupendous enterprise in
our Portland harbor? The following outline
sketch by an unscientfic observer, is all that il
is here intended to present 1t is prompted b,
a single half hours visit to the ground.
Inc enclosure commences at Cape Elizabeth
ofidge, on the Cape shore, and is bounded
northeast by the bridge 800 feet, thence at q
right angle with the bridge, and running east
eriy by the channel, from which it is separated
Dy gravel road of sufficient width for either
ioot or carriage travel, 1175 feet. The road,
now easily passable, aud becoming daily more
compact. terminates at the dry dock for which
noble structure is erected running northeriy
from the terminus of the road, from 300 to 400
feet; with a width proportionate; and opening
northery on the channel, from which 1t is sep
arated by floating Casson-gate, built in the
| form of Chebucto boat.
Easterly the dry dock is bounded by an en-
| CINE house of ample dimensions, with furnace
and other needed appendages, with a neigh.
boring blacksmith's shop; beyond this, adjoin-
ing easterly, is a walled enclosure for another
dock, to be finished in due time for smaller
vessels.
The whole area Of flats comprises some 80 to
60 acres.
There are in Boston harbor three drv docks.
but neither of them in dimensions is equal to
this; besides these we believe there are none
this side of New York.
The grounds in use for this enterprise were
purchased little more than two years since of
the Portland Dry Dock Company by Mr..
Simpson, large. if not the sole proprietor.
In this brief term from its commencement,
IN which SO much has been accomplished, MI.
Simpson assuredly deserves success, as the
architect of this grand enterprise, in contrib
uting to the advancing growth and prosperity
OF the city of Portland.
But whatever may be the limits of the pros
perity to which this and the other enterprises
are tending, Mr.. Simpson is entitled to the
thanks and commentator both from city and
State community for the skill, energy and
thoroughness he has thus far exhibited in the
commencement and progress of this great en-
terprise.
Desirable attentions to visitors we find are
not wanting, either from Capt. Green, as
agent, who resides on the Cape, near the
bridge, or from Mr.. Simpson, who is daily on
the g-ounds, and who resides at the Falmouth
Hotel. HG
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Yarmouth August 16tl
Administrators Sale.
Thomas Yorcester,s Estate.

IHOUtUS WOTcGSCCF'S EStuGe.
Ear lle County of Cumberland, shall sell al pubiie
auction, on the premises, on thursday tho
seventh day OF October next at IL o'clock M I.
the valuable Real Estate No. AZ on the Westerly
side of CLAIR Street. in the city OF Portis md,
known as the homestead of the late Thomas
" o, cs.ter, consisting OF u good 1-2 story wood
en- House and Ell, very convenient and lot 80 80.
The whole SUBJECT to the Widows ght Of Dover
therein, which will be sold at the same time there
bv giving the purchaser perfect title to the prem
SEES. Terms Cash.
GEORGE W PARKER Admir-
+. o. BAILEY, Auct.
Portland, Aug 80, le69. au3itd