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The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09
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Great Britain.
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

LONDON, Dec THE Tines in an article
on American finances, says:-"The fact that
reputation has been practiced by all the States
except Massachusetts, associated with the the
ory which widely obtains in the Union that
gold debts may be paid in paper has injured
will arouse distrust and defer success"
The Daily NeUs, commenting on Gen. Grants
statements of the Alabama question in his
message, infers that the Americans want in
demnity for their feelings rather than for their
trade or pockets. This may be given. Diplo-
macy may oil this international function and
remove sentimental grievance without COM
promising British interest or pride.
The continental press generally applauds
Secretary BoutwelPs plan for the resumption
of specie payments.
BISHOP OF EXETER.
The appointment of Rev. DR.. Temple as
Bishop of Exeter has been confirmed.
GEORGE PEABODY.
1t is reported that the United States steamer
Plymouth will not accompany the remains of
George Peabody to America, but will return
to the Mediterranean.
VARIOUS MATTERS.
Nopower has special representative at the
Ecumenical Council.
Shallow iron steamers are building on the
Tyne for navigation of the Suez canal.
Mr.. Ashbury, who sailed through the canal
in his yacht Cambria, writes that after taking
careful soundings he is of the opinion that nc
vessel drawing over nineteen feet of water can
pass through the canal.
GEN. BANKS IN PARIS.
PARIS, Dec. Seen. N. p. Banks has ar
rived in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

On Monday and Tuesday evenings of next
week the Haydn Association will again make
their appearance before their fellow citizens
on Monday evening in the Oratorios of est
Paul" and "Stabat Mater" and on Tuesday
evening in "Stabat Mater" and a miscellane-
Gus concert.
It will be remembered that previous to the
formation of the Haydn Association there was
much talk in the-city upon the wealth of mu-
steal talent Portland possessed and how strange
1t was that it should be permitted to remain
hidden from the public eye. People said
Bangor and Lewiston hold their musical con-
ventions, their citizens take hold of the mat
ter, the conventions last several days, the Men
delsohn Quintette Club and Germania Band
of Boston with first class vocal talent from the
"Hub" are engaged to assist, and the result is
that the smaller towns in the State are show
ing more enterprise than the National Sea-
port" The subject was agitated SO much
that an effort was made to organize grand
choral society. and the Haydn Association was
the result A splendid chorus of three hun
dred voices, comprising all our best musical
talent, was enlisted in the undertaking, and
under the able conductorship of Prof. Kotzch-
mar, without whom the affair would have fall
en- to the ground, a hall was engaged, the sing
ers drilled thoroughly and constantly on the
music, and the "Creation" was brought out
better than it has ever been performed in Bos-
ton or New York, Salem being the only city
that has equalled its production here.
Since the performance of the" Creation" that
faithful three hundred have drilled just as con-
scientiously ON the "Stabat Mater" and est.
Paul" The Stabat Mater possesses the meri
of being one of the most melodious compost
tions Of that soul of-melody, "Rossini." The
Germania Band of Boston will interpret the
instrumental portion and we hazard nothing
in saying that Monday and Tuesday nights
the Hall will be crowded. 1t must be crowd
ed 1t should be crowded. We should not
speak 30 forcibly if it were not that there are
always COED many who want to 60 but lei
some trivial thing deter them. Let every citi
gen who is a lover of music 60 to Paine's and
secure their seats at once.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

WAS IT A SHAKEDowN.-On the last trip of
the Lewiston to Machias there were included
among the passengers couple of young %o-
momen of pleasing exterior who did not appear
to be disinclined to make acquaintances.-
There was also on board a well dressed young
man with wooden leg who sported very
elegant gold fob chain The said young man
made friends with the two young women and
rumor has it that all three occupied the same
state room. One of the young women left the
boat at Castne, but the other blthesome lass
and the young man continued on to Machias.
When the Lewiston returned on the last trip
to Portland it was noticed by some of the pas
scngers who were on board when she went to
Machias, that this young woman, who also re-
turned, sported the elegant fob-chain that the
young: Mr.. Wegg Gas we will call him) had for
merly worn. As the young man appeared
rather under the influence Of liquor at the
time the query arises, was it a shakedown.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

INTERESTING REL1c-A huge iron paddock
and key, weighing nearly nine pounds, taken
from the door of Libby prison at the evacua-
ton of Richmond, was shown us yesterday at
HG Ouincy's fancy store, cd City Hail.
The paddock measures twenty-seVsn 'neneS
around and the key nine inches in length
They were originally used in slave pen and
were the objects of special disgust to our inn
prisoned boys, one of whom secured 1t ana on
his return placed it in Mr.. Quincys hanos
who refuses to sell it any price, although
large amount has been offered for the relic.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09
Central Railroad
OF IOWA.
Seven Per Cent. Gold
First Mortgage Bonds,
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 lima, 147
miles shorter than any other
1t runs through the great coal fields of South
ern Iowa to the North where coal is indspen-
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.
IT DOES NOT RUN THROUGH A 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 Sic, 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 a 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 freights to be
carried away, and the domestic supplies to be
brought in, ensure a profitable business
First Mortgage Bonds for so small an amount
upon road running through such 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 $4OO, 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
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09
The Wool Market,

lSpeclalDlspatcn Dy INTERNATIONAL Line
BOSTON, Dec. s.-[Reported for the Press.l-The
following is list of prices quoted this afternoon
Domestic-Ohio and Pennsylvania pick-lock 90 q
o3c do choice Xxx 81 q 53c; fine x a. q 49c; medi-
UNI 46 a 4sc; coarse 43 @ 45c; Michigan extra and
Xxx 45 a 48c; fine A "a 45c; medium 43 a 45c; COM
mon AZ % 43c; other Western fine and x 43 a Acc !;
medium 4s q 45c; common 20 q &c; pulled extra
40 q 52ic: superfine 40 a SIC; No. at % q 40c
combing fleece 55 a Coo; California 20 q 800 ~ fb.
Foreign Wools-Canada combing 65 q Zoe; Smyrna
washed 20 q 35c, and unwashed Is q zoe; Buenos
Ayres % q Sic; Cape Good Hope SO a 35c; Gillian
20 @ 26c; Donoski u "a SIC; African unwashed Is q
1Sc ~ lib.
Remarkable market is very quiet for this article,
manufacturers purchasing only in small lots as
wanted In New York the market Is duh and prices
favor the buyer, Notwithstanding the moderate
stocks of all descriptions. There is rather more in
aury for cheap lots OF California than any other de-
scripton, but these fast disappearing from the
market. Texas Wool is scarce and previous prices
prices uncertain: In Philadelphia the market is
dull and 1c $ fb. lower. The manufacturers pur-
chase very spariDgy and holders unwilling to
sell except tor cash. The Wooden Goods trade is in
most unsatisfactory condition., a1ording but little
announcement for the future.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

fixed at 800 no State would suffer the loss of
member but with 275 fixed as the number two
or three OF lie New England States would SUIT
fer.
The committee then proceeded to discuss and
consider the bill by sections.
Mr.. Munger then moved to amend the third
section by limiting the term of service OF all
census employees to two years instead of three.
Mr.. Davis moved to amend at the same point
by inserting the words, sand whenever their
services shall cease to be required" " hich was
adopted.
After progressing as far as the fourth section
of the bill, the committee rose and the House
at 3 o'clock adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

NJ. L. A. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sixth in the
order of entertainments of the Association was
prefaced last evening as usual by an instru-
mental oneert by the Portland Band. The
crowded audience testified their special appre-
citation of the Anvil Chorus, which was admit
rably played and heartily encored. Mr.. Wye
man Marshall and Miss Lucetta Webster were
then introduced, who recited selections from
Hamlet. The prologue was little heavy, but
Mr.. NJ. warmed as he went on and won de-
served praise. Poe's "Bells' was next read
by Miss Webster, whose deep, orotund tones,
despite annoying hoarseness, elected applause.
The ott-repeated poem, "The Raven" and
"William TELL" followed. "Taming the
Shrew" was rendered with spirit, to which Mr..
Mr.. Marshalps familiarity with the text and
Miss Webster's hauteur contributed The brief
humorous finale, "Auction Extraordinary"
was we'll received and sent every one away in
good humor. Robert Laird Collyer lectures
next Wednesday evening on The Girl of the
Period"
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

HIS FIRST FALL.-A we'll dressed young
man scarce out of his teens was found helpless
ly drunk on Commercial street last evening"
He was without an overcoat, lying on the snow,
quite cold. He was taken to the lookup. He
belongs at MorrlPs Corner, and this is his frat
intOxicatiou.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

ANOTHER AccIDENT.-Yesterday afternoon,
as our respected fellow citizen, William Boyd,
was crossing Brown street, on his way up Con-
gress street, he was knocked down by team
driven by Mr.. Pierce, which was turning the
corner from Congress street. Luckily Mr. Boyd
was only slightly hurt. The man drove on
without stopping to see what injury he had
done, when officer Gribten stopped him. He
said he was not aware that he had run over
Mr.. Boyd, and seemed very sorry for what had
occurred. Drivers of teams will please remem'
Der that pedestrians have the right Of cross
walks by law,
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

THE MEYERS CAsE.-The money that was
lost by Mr.. Meyers, we are informed was found
by a woman residing in the house who told
Mr. Meyers so, and returned it to him. The
young man who was arrested on suspicion was
released there being no evidence against him.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

HARLEY NEWCOMERS CONCERT. Mr..
Newcomb will introduce to Portland audi
ence tomorrow evening an array of talented ar
lists that rarely appear at any one Concert,
there is one in particular who has never been
heard here and who is acknowledged to be the
Queen of Pianists as Parepa has been styled
the Queen of Song. The Boston Advertiser
spoke as follows of her reception in Boston:
"M'lle. Topp was the cynosure of an audi
ence which Overfowed even the spacious hall.
Her playing was again the moving cause of
such an unanimous Outburst of enthusiasm as
is rarely seen anywhere, and almost never in
Boston. She was re called in tumult of ap-
plause, and braves, and waving of handker-
chiefs. For our own part, we were filled with
wonder and delight at her playing"
Mr.. Listemann who makes his second ap-
pearance in Portland is great violinist He
is of the Severe School, so called, true pupil
ofthe great Vieuxtemps, the king OF violinists.
He was Court violinist to the King Of Saxony.
Miss Beebe is very handsome and graceful
young lady with pure flexible soprano voice.
Miss Bull also possesses great personal beauty
and a round musical mezzo-soprano voice
We hear that Mr.. Howard is very agreeable
accompanist.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

HIGH ST. CHURCH FAIR-The fair for the
benefit of the High Street Society opened last
evening at the vestry of the Church, under tho
most fattering auspices. The passage way
leading to the vestry was brilliantly illuminat-
ed with Chinese lanterns, and upon entering
the large room where the fair was held most
brilliant scene greeted the eye From the CEN
tire Of the ceiling streamers of red, white and
blue were gracefully festooned to the sides of
the vestry, while the walls were hung with
flags, afghans, and the larger specimens of ele-
CANT worsted work. In the centre of the room
was erected beautiful pagoda of evergreens,
from the centre of which the charming little
Miss Mamie Brown, as the old woman in the
shoe, dispensed photographs of herself and her
numerous family to the eager purchasers. All
round the room were handsome booths made
of striped bunting. filled with all kinds of rare
needle-work, books, pictures. fancy articles and
even silver-ware, and presided over by the
most expert, pretty and agreeable saleswomen.
The first booth was attended by Mrs S. R. Ly-
man and Mrs. Staples. The second by Mrs
P. II. Brown and Miss Hobbs, 1.-THE table was
filled with exquisite Christmas emblems in
evergreen). The third by Mrs. Miles, T. Lib
by and Miss Kendall. The fourth by Mrs. H.
I. Robinson, Mrs W. P Chase and Mrs. Dana.
The fifth by Mrs. Storer and Mrs. Tolman.
The Post Office contained a full mail of del
icate missves, and in fact, from appearances,
we should judge it was money order Office al
together. The fair young post-mlstress, MISS
Crockett understood her business thoroughly,
and drew in the greenbacks with celebrity. The
fish pond had been well stored by the Misses
Carter and Miss Lyman, and was thickly sur
rounded by the young gentlemen anxiously
awaiting nibble. Mr.. Drew displayed excel
lent qualities of tea at his tea store, while the
candy table was we'll patronized by the sweet
toothed, to whom the Misses Bailey and Dana
and Messrs Cook and Chase deity disposed
their wares. There is an elephant also to be
seen, but we shan't say anything about that
here, but let people see for themselves Fresh
popcorn met with many buyers, and young
Master Fem kept store like one who had sery-
ed an experienced clerkship, and during the
evening Master Charlie Fem created good
deal of amusement as the hand-organ boy.
The refreshments in the circle rooms over
head we're of the incest quality, and the apart
ments were also very prettily decorated. Dur
ing the continuance of the fair there will b.
fresh novelties every day and evening, tabeaux
music, Sc, adding to the general enjoyment
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09
Foreign Markets.

LONDON, Dec. s-1115 A. M.-Consols 924 q 925
for money and account.
American securities-United States5-2O's 1862 cou-
pons S5s do 1865, old, 84; do 1867, SO; do 10-4Os,
81; Illinois Central shares, 99s Erie shares, 204.
FRANKFORT, Dec. s-11.15 A. M.-United States
5-20s opened fiat fat at 80 q 81.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. S-11.15 A. M.-Cotton quiet;
sales 10 900 bales Mddlng uplands 11sd; do Orleans
11sd. Corn 29s Cd. Pork Ills Cd. Lard 76s Cd.
LONDON, Dec. s-Evening.-Consols closed at 921
tor money and 92t a 92t account.
American securities-United States 5-20's, 1862
fat at $751; do 1865. $751; do 1867 s5t; do 1040s, 81
Erie shares 2O4; Illinois Central shares 99i.
LIVERPOOL, Dec s-Evening.-Cotton steady and
unchanged; sales $1,000 bales, 1000 bales OF which
were taken for export and speculation NavalStores
dull and unchanged.
LONDON, Dec s-Evening. -Linseed Oil firmer al
e2s 18s. Tallow trmer at AIS Sd @ AIS Cd. Refined
Petroleum Is u q Is It'd.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

PoucE.-Henry Nelson was arrested at his
home in Cape Elizabeth yesterday, by Depu-
ties Perry and Bolton, for an outrageous as
sault while intoxicated upon a lady neighbor
and her little boy. He called the little boy
over to his house and beat him, and because
the mother interfered he beat her too
A rough customer named Welsh, living on
Centre street, was arrested for bruta,ly beating
jhis wife.
Poor Polly" Warren was In the station fol
drunkenness,
A boy was arrested for truancy and viii
erobably be sent to the Reform School.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

OCTOBER TERM-TAPLEY, j., PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-Moses A. Dolley VS.. Daniel Green
Action of replevin for a cow. On trial.
Howard q Cleaves. Deane g. Verrill.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09
WEST VIRGINIA.

WHEELING, Dec. 8.-Four bodies have been
recovered from the wreck of the steamer Re-
becca. These are all that are positively known
to have been lost, though it is reported and be-
lieved that six or eight more persons are miss
ing. The cabin passengers barely escaped with
their lives. The boat was valued at $4,000
and insured for $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09
PENNS YLVANIA.
A HORRIBLE DEATH

WILLIAMsPoRT, Dec. S.-Daniel Sunderland
of Washington Township, Lycoming county,
while working in saw mill was thrown on a
circular saw and his body severed nearly in
two, from the shoulder diagonally through the
heart. He was 81 years of age and leaves
family
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

AN EXTRA horse car will leave Morrill's Cor
ner at half-past ten this e, ening to accommo-
date those who desire to attend the levee at
the church there.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09
United States District Court,

JUDGE fox PRESIDING.
wEDNEsDAY.-Rosalie Weller VS.. Moritz Pulver-
man. Action to recover wages for services rendered
the defendant by plaintiff. Judge Fox decided that
the plaintiff had received from defendant more than
the amount claimed by plaintiff, and that she was
not entitled to further compensation.
N. Morrill, TR Reed
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

AccIDENT.-Elisha Newell of this city, an
engineer on the P. & X. r R., was somewhat
bruised by fall from an engine in a machine
shop in Augusta, few days since.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

o. .sssss.AVtt
Southern State securities lower this afternoon on
ing down to 42t.
There have been rumors the street to-day in
regard to the st. Paul dividend that the Directors
is not due until February. Some OF the managers
state that the dividend will be 81 cash and So in
common.
The Stock market was firm late in the day. and
the closing prices wese generally up to the highest
604 for Adams as the chief feature Miscellaneous
shares strong with an upward movement in Quick
silver Mining Co. and Pacific Mail. At 5 P. NJ the
market closed at the following quotations:
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

NEW YORK. Dec. Sc P. M.-Money quite active
in the early part OF the day at per cent but in the
after noon there more liberal supply of capital
offering by brokers, and Money was accessible at
per cent. The discount market was dull on tine
street, prime paper quoted at 10 to II per cent the
banks with Western connections are doing consider
based on hay-packing operations. Foreign Exchange
market dull and heavy at 1889 q 1881. The Gold
market was dull towards the close, and the latest
for carrying to-day were 7, 8 q per cent. Govern
ments were dull during the afternoon closing steady.
Henry Clewes & Co. report the following 10 P. M.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

A HAPPY affair is soon to transpre at City
Hail. under the auspices of the Second Uni
versalist Society. An Amateur Dramatic en-
tertainment, ETC., we understand.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

Some people can't understand the fact that
Christmas occurs this year on Friday and New
Years on Saturday.-Evening Advertiser.
Can Won?
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

HAVANA, Dec. San attempt was lately
made to burn the town of JUN, but it was
frustrated. Many persons suspected of COM
plicity in the plot had been arrested.
The troops stationed at South Espiritus are
marching towards Puerto Principe. 1t is sup
posed the intention of the troops is to destroy
the rebel encampment planted ON that road.
The Gertrude is reported ashore on Roman
Key.
Gen. Lesca has arrived in Havana, sick.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09
NM Err CIAL.

Receipts by RsiIroads ana ssfan,bossss.
GRAND TRUNK RAILwAY-80O bbls. flour, 10 ears
lumber, do bran, do peas. do oats, do iced.
do hops 1855 pkgs sundries; for shipment East, 1900
bbs. flour; for shipment to Europe per steamer, Is
cars peas, do -four do copper ore, do meats do
MAINE CENTRAL RAILRoAD-2c cars potatoes do
carpets, do leather, do lumber, 173 pkgs mdse.
STEAMER FOREST CITY, FROM BosToN-20 bbls.
pork, 76 1ues 10 coils cordase ~ bds saws, 10 do
shovels so bbs. dye stus, 10 bdls fish, 10 casks nails
80 empty kegs, 100 boxes tin, casks OIL SO nests
1893 bbs -four 81 cases rubber Shoes so nests boxes,
50 pieces stee 10 bbls liquor, 10 pkgs bedsteads 245
20 bdls IRON 3i5 pkgs to Princes Express 200 do to
order; tor Canada and up country, is casks and 10
bags sand, casks OIL I6 rolls leather Is bbls dye
stuffs 40 wheels, bags wool, 1O5 bbls -four hhds.
moasses, 20 bds calf SKINS IS do chairs 3s7 hides
20 bags aye wood, 200 pkgs to order.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

Wishes to close out his entire
Stock before January LIST, and will
sell at cost, any article i'm store,
and many at less than cost. His
stock comprises everything that
can be named i'm the Dry Goods
line, and affords n rare OppOrtu-
nifty for purchasers to save money.
Call at once, if you wish to Sc
cure the best bargains, mt 1919 Mid
die Street. dcS-2w
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09
FLUENT HALL.
Messrs. GEE & HARNDEN

Respectfully announce that the second term of their
JUVENILE CLASS in Dancing. will commence
Sntu rdav. nth inst, mt , 1-2 O'Clock PM.
Evening class every MONDAY and FRIDAY eve
ming Private lessons at the Hail. at residences il
desired. For particulars inquire at the Hall or at
the Preble House. dc9tt
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09
Portland and Vicinity

SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN
Harley Newcomb's Concerts.
EsrrHrArsMEsr ooIUMs'
WV ApvEarIsEMENr COLUMN.
Misunderstanding. n r Sora-h,
C Ci. Nas s'9P%rsssents.-James Bailey & Co.
Mnnahants National Bank.-Chas. Payson,
Coun.eIlors at Law-Bonney g. Pulen.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-09

Horses, Carriages, &c, at Auction
LIVERY SATURDAY, at IL o'clock A. NJ, on ne
Ia market lot, Market street, shall sell Horse
Carriages, Harnesses, &c.
Seighs, Pungs-traverse runners.
Covered Sleigh.
New Harnesses.
Blankets, Whips, Cushions, Circingles, Haiters,
Collars, &c, &c.
Apl29. r. o. BAILEY, Auctioneer.