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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

MANY PERSONS ARE SELLING
THEIR GOVERNMENT BONDS WHILE
THE PREMIUM is STILL LARGE
AND REINvEST IN TIE FIRST
MORTGAGE BONDS Oh THE CEN
TRIAL RAILROAD of IOWA, WHICH
PAY ABOUT ONE-THIRD MORE IN
TEREST. THE TIME TO MAKE SUCH
REIMBURSEMENT is while the Treasury IS
buying, and Governments are at a premium.
THE ROAD DOES NOT RUN THROUGH
A WILDERNESS, where it would have to
wait years for population and business, but
through the most thickly settled and product
i've agricultural counties in the State, which
gives each section lar traffic as soon com
pleted.
1t runs through the great coal fields Of
Southern Iowa to the North where coal is in
dispensable 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.
The mortgage is made to the Farmers Loan
and Trust Co., of N. Y, and bonds can be is
sued only at the rate of $4,000 per mile, or on
ly half the amount upon some other roads.
Special security is provided for the principal
and for the payment of interest.
The New York tribune says ''this is splen-
did enterprise, and deserves the most liberal
aid"
The New York Independent says, 1--WE know
the Central Railroad of Iowa is one OF the
great and good works of the age. Its Direc-
tors include many of our leading bank presi-
dants and other gentlemen of high character,
,,ho hoye means enough to build two or three
hair our n0cketS
ito aff,irs will be ably as well as honestly man
aoed The Central of Iowa will be to that
State what the New York Central is to this,
except that it runs through far richer coun-
try. We therefore recommend the Central
Iowa Bonds, with entire confidence in their
value. Tie truth is that a First Mortgage OF
SIG, 900 per mile upon road running through
such a country cannot be otherwise than safe
First Mortgage Bonds for so small an amount
upon a road running through such rich and
already well-settled part of Iowa, can well Dc
recommended as perfectly safe as we'll as very
profitable investment. They are now selling
more. rapidly than the Company can use
| the money. Pamphlets, with map, may
| be obtained, and subscriptions win be
received at THE COMPANY'S OFFICE, No
80 PINE ST, NEW YORK, and at the BANK
OF NORTH AMERICA, "A WALL ST., and
in Portland by
SWAN 81 BARRETT,
Corner Middle md Plum Streets,
Bonds sent tree. Parties subscribing MroasA
local agents acM look to them for their saVe "''''-
cry.
Pamphlets sent by mail on application
| TREASURER
! fe15d&w2m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24
Brighton, Cambridge and Medford Cattle
Markets.

markets..
Especial Dispatch by International Linel
BOSTON. Wednesday, Feb a.
At market this week:-2O36 Cattle $500 Sheen and
Lambs, 400 swine last week, 2Ols Cattle s61s Sheep
PRIcEs-Besves-Extra quality s1s 90 q IS so;
first quality s12 rs $12 Is; second quality $l 253
u &C., %; third R,,f quality 500 g s11 100.
nary $50 q 5000; handy Steers $50 q $l2O pair.
Only moderate demand for Working Oxen.
Mich Cows-Most OF the Cows in market are of an
ordinary grade. Prices vary according to the quail
ty.. There is but few of the fancy breeds brought
to this market tor SALE We quote extra $45 q rs %
head,
Store Catue-with the exception OF Working Oxen
and Mich Cows, there is but few Store Cattle
OF thu small Cattle that in fair condition are
bought up to slaughter. Prices depend great deal
upon their value for beef
Sheep and Lambs-Extra lots and selections $500
TO 81 o. or from to SC y h.; ordinary lots from So
swns,Store Pigs, wholesale, 10 @ lie; retail 10
a.. IS K 49, a one; medium 17yc poor
Droves from Maine Maxheld " Davis Of 7 n
Miller IL, Martin 10, ) Hammond 10, Loveitt
z Loveitt 10, Trask 10, d Wells Is, W W Hall
There were few more Cattle from Maine this
et some OF the Eastern Cattle did get here until
this morning. The trade for be ewes has been ouet
There wera by e than they were last week.
western Massachusetts,; pair sold for 15c g is.
dressed weight; one lot OF 13 average 1896 ar i4c
E nr seq weight . they We're very MI ray
quick this week. and most OF them were sold yester-
day. ~ '
We quote sales of Maine Cattle as follows:-By
white q Butterheld, pair girth # n., for 1856;
pair grth feet in, TOR $24O; do girth it lor
S1s4 PAIRS geth IT in for $780, Miller sold
par grth It IN tor $162; do grth 1t 10 in. for
Tor $3.50 the lot two cows and calf for $120 Max
field % Davis sold to Jordan 13lc Y Id, dressed
weight; at 12c, dressed weight; Loveitt & Gerald
sold to Jordan at 124c, dressed weight; two years
old ,GI s7o; Han sold cattle for 1o4c, dressed
# in for $3.50; B Trask sold pair gfrth # in
for $2o5; at 124c, dressed weight, and at lie,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

A FIRST CLASS ITEM SPoILED.-On Friday
the good citizens of Westbrook were very much
excited by the news that Mr.. Fobes, one of the
contractors Oh the line of the Portland & Og-
densburg Railroad, had discovered in little
brook, where culvert was being built, box
containing the remains of a man, which had
been identified as being those of a travelling
peddler who had been missing since last fall.
1t was known that man living in the neigh
borhood had lately sold a horse formerly be
longing to the peddler, which he stated had
been left in his hands for a certain time to be
used as his own, if he would pay for keeping
him. The time having expired and the ped
dler failing to come for his horse, this mau had
sold the horse to pay expenses. or course, I'M
der the circumstances, conjecture ran wild.
Coroner Hall and DIR. Gordon of this city were
notified and proceeded to make a thorough
investigation of the case, when it was ascer-
tanned that the bones were those OF Subject
that had been used Tor dissection at the Port
land Dispensary, and that after they had been
used there they had been given to some stu
nents, who took them to Westbrook, boiled of
what remained of flesh, and then put the bones
in box and the box in the brook, so that the
bones could bleach out, and then be ready to
he studied
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24
Mnnicipal Court.

JUOdE kINGSBUHH
WxDNESDAY.-State VS.. james P: Clark. Assault
and battery. Ordered to recognize to the State in
the sum of $500 tor his appearance at the Superior
Court.
State vs.. John Graham. Larceny. Plea guilty.
Sentenced to 60 days in the County Jail.
State vs. Amasa Cook, Timothy Harlow. David
Brown, Margaret Gray and John McAllister. Search
and seizure. Fined each $50 and costs.
State vs.. John H. Longwood. Intoxication. Fined
Is and costs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24
Usisea States District Court.

FEBRUARY rERx-JUDoE FOX PRESIDING.
wEDsksDAy.-In the case of Francis L. Leighton.
who was brought up on writ of habeas corpus for
discharge from the army on the ground Of minority
the Court after full hearing ordered discharge.
j. d. Fessenden. O. r. Talnot
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

Mr.. Editor: Barring the blackguardism Of
the article in yesterdays Advertiser, under the
above caption, the writer's apology for the ar
.;c.a published in that paper on Friday last
headed i ..Tbe School Committee and the City
Council" is accepted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

THE SECRETARIES OF THE SEVERAL WARD
CAUCUsEs ARE REQUESTED TO HAND IN THE
RESULTS OF THE MEETINGS IN THEIR REsPEc-
TIVE WARDS TO THIS OFFICE AT AS EARLY
AN HOUR AS POSSIBLE THIS EVENING.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

LIGHT INFANTRY DRILL. The exhibition
drill and promenade concert of the Infantry
on Tuesday evening, was great success. We
should judge that there were about as many
couples on the -four as even the spacious City
Hall would accommodate. The music ny
Chandler's Band was excellent, and the TWEEN
ty dances on the card were gone through by
tireless dancers with vigor that seemed able
to keep the ball going for twenty dances more.
The drill, which of course was the feature of the
evening, has been described before in our col
umns We shall be pleased to witness the
competitive drill between this well drilled COM
pany and the Montgomery Guards of Boston,
who will be in the city March 18th.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

The examinations OF the Public Schools ccm-
mepced last Tuesday afternoon with the
Grammar Schools for girls, the Bracket street
and Centre Grammar. 1t seems a little sim
gular the idea Of a school examination on a
pubic holiday but the fact is that last fall the
committee decided to cut off week from the
winter vacation, which had formerly been a
fortnight in length, and add it to the summer
recess, and as the vacations of each school
commence directly after examination it hap
pened that the teachers and girls lost their
holiday.
Both the schools appeared TO very good ad-
vantage Tuesday. At the Bracket street
which Is under the charge of Miss L. A Har-
Wis, Principal, and the Misses Jennie w. Bal
ley, L. NJ. Phillips.and H. W. Harlow, Assis-
tants, we listened to q recitation in spelling
anu another in geography which were both
very satisfactory. The singing by the scholars
formed very pleasing feature. The statistics
for the term are as follows:
Whole number OF pupils recorded. ........"... 1853
I" belonging Feb. 1870. .....130
Present at examination. ...........".........1 27
Average attendance. 1926
fercentage.... 20
At the Centre Grammar which is under the
charge OF Miss Sarah A Chamberlain, Princ-
pal, assisted by Misses Woodman, Pickering
and Bailey, we listened to examinations in
geography and reading. The reading class
was a very good one, the girls reading with
spirit, clear enunciation of the words, and
an apparent understanding Of the meaning of
the author. The singing by the young ladies
was also very interesting. The statistics for
the term are as follows:
Number belonging to the school. ........."....1S2
attendance. ...'.................'... .ioo
perIentage... ~
Number present az examination. communicated 55
We ore all the more convinced of the just
ness of our opinion expressed at a former ex-
animation that the girls on these occasions are,
in many cases, incapacitated from doing them
selves Justice ON account of "stase right
In some cases IL girl does not have correct
answer on the tip of the tongue it is impossi-
BILE to recall it from memory, and she sits down
without an effort to think Of the right answer
fearing she will only make bad matter worse
Under such circumstances it is rema rkable
chat scholars do as well as they do. 1t is Q
tryfng ordeal for them, and in asking ques'
lions the members of the committee should
INIT their questions in as few words and al
plain language as possible and in pleasant,
cherry tones.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

STAFFORD BLocK.-This inodorous place
still continues to be a disgrace to the city.
Two rows, which at first promised to be of
some magnitude, were broken up last night by
the vigilance of the police.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

S. P. SocIETY.-The levee of the S. P. Socie-
ty on Tuesday evening was We have no doubt,
q most enjoyable entertainment, for whatso-
ever this Society attempts is sure to be sue
cess We were unable to attend but hear it
spoken of very highly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

NEW YORK, Feb. 23-United States coupon 6's of
1901 sod To-day at tt5s q iis being lar with gold.
IL Is the nrst time that Government securities have
reached gold level Gold continues weak and de !.
Ginning, the price to-day touching l172 the lowest
heure since September 2:d, 1862. The result of the
pear movement is awaited with much interest," es-
pecaly in view OF the probability that as SO large an
amount OF government bonds and securities are be-
ing taken abroad, We shall not have to ship much
gold this year.
Money abundant at 4 q per cent Governmen ts
steady and not materially changed, though little
of in sympathy with gold.
At o T. NJ. the market closed at the following quo
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

The DrPuTY u. S. MARsuALsHIP. Mr.
Wilson, lately appointed by U. S. Marshal
Marble as his deputy in this city has entered
upon his duties. So far as our limited ac-
auaintauce with him allows us to Judge, we
believe he will make capable officer; and we
can wish him no greater success than that he
NAV when in turn he retires from office, leave
behind him as correct an official record as his
c-. ,decessor, Mr.. Quinby. Mr.. Quinby has
h..n connected with the Office of U. s. Mar
.bal in this city for twenty-nine years, enter
inc II fir st as clerk under John d. Kinsman in
1s41 Mr.. Virgil D. Paris appointed him
denutv in 1874, and he retained the place under
the Marshalship of William Paine, William
K. Kimball aud Charles Clark, serving under
the latter for the entire term OF about nine
YEARS. He has been very popular with all
having business with the u s. Courts.
sAccxRApPA.-The Temperance Convention
ha,d sessions afternoon and evening on Tues
dov The audience in the afternoon was
.n,au on account of the funeral services O
Mis-, lane in the Methodist church, but the
evening meeting was crowded. The hev. MT
Mason OF Portland and John L. uefaio
Brunswick were the principal SPEAKERS
These and the Rotations and music py UT
Crusaders were heartily applauded. A large
and powerful Mason & Hamlin organ was
loaned for the occasion by L. c. Quimby, Esq.
and hnely played by the organist of the Phil
harmonic Society.
The College Day of Prayer is observed to.
day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24
Municipal Election (!

1870.
Republican Ward Caucuses
Inc Republican voters Of this City are requested 10
meet In their respective Ward Rooms,
Thursday Evening. Feby 24th,
AT 71-2 O'CLOCK,
For the purpose Of nominating candidate to be
supported for MAYOR, at the election to be held
March 7tb.
The following plan-recommended by the City
Committee OF ls6s-has been adopted in City Com
mittee by "a unanimous vote, and Is hereby recon-
mended to the several Ward Caucuses as the most
Judcious method TO be used In selecting candidate
tor the Office OF Mayor, viz:
Choice TO be determined by ballot, the person
having majority of all the votes cast In the several
Ward Caucuses to be declared the nominee OF the
party. The Chairman and Secretary OF each Ward
Caucus TO certify the vote OF their respective Wards
TO the Republican City Committee within twenty
four hours thereafter, who shall Immediately ascer-
tain and declare the result and II any person shall
appear 10 have been nominated shall notify such
person 81 his nom nation and request bis acceptance
thereof"
PEE ORDER REPUBLICAN, CRY COMMITTEE.
Portland, Feb. 18th, 1870.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

Southern States securities firm and North Carroll
mas rallied little.
The Stock market was heavy and lower until to-
wards the close OF the day. when it rallied with New
Jersey Central, Rock Island, North! Western and
Lake Shore as the leading feature.
Inc Miscellaneous list was firm on Marirosa pre-
earnings OF the North Western for the third week i'm
February were $1S5,7l7, beng decrease OF $24 1881
from the corresponding week of last year.
The following is the 4otatons of Stocks:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

ARCTIC STEREoPTIooN.-To-n night the Ste
reopticon will open at Congress Hall. The
views are very highly spoken of by the Boston
papers, and we trust that the public will give
it cordial support.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24
TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.

Gen. De Trohriand, who has been operating
against the Indians in Montana, reports that
be does not apprehend any new outbreak of
hostilties, as the settlements are far better Sc
cured now than at any time before,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

GoRHAM.-A meeting in the interest of tenn
perance was held at the Methodist Church on
the evening of the 22d.-Upwards of $4,000 have
been secured by the Rev. Mr.. Abbott during
his long ministry in several places. Though
in feeble health he is an indefatigable worker.
There are about $50 students at the Acade-
my, and more are expected next week. Prof.
Cruttenden has nearly 60 under his special
training, and this new adjunct of the institu-
ton is working admirably.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

REMEMBER the Tea Party at the Casco street
Vestry tonight. Oyster supper. ice cream,
&C., will be furnished in abundance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

PORTLAND THEATRE.-To-night the Port
land Theatre will be reopened by the Bidwel
Dramatic Company. We have spoken of this
company SO frequently, and they are 50 we'll
known, that 1T is unnecessary for US to urge
their claims this morning. We are very much
crowded for space, and will simply advise the
public not to fail and give Dollie hearty well
come.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

REPUBLICAN CAUCNsEs To NIaHT.-We say
Republican "caucuses," because that is the
conventional word, but the meetings to be
held tonight are very different things from
what are usually known by that term. Our
city committee for the second time wisely re-
commends that the delegate system be ignored
and that the people assemble and vote directly
for the man of their choice. This ought to pre-
vent the rise of any occasion for complaint
All the people have to do to defeat the politi-
clans is to turn out and vote them down. In
this it is possible to select candidate who is
the real choice Of a majority of the party. In
this way "rings" can be broken and States
smashed. Let the caucuses be well attended
tonight so as to give the Crawford county
system" q fair trial, and secure proper OK
preston of the popular preference.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24

Observation-Disclosures Birthday passed off
very quietly at the Station. There were only
few arrests for drunkenness.
Yesterday youth named Reed was arrested
for stealing two bottles of wine from the Cali
fornia wind store.
Henry Mcdonald is an inhuman brute. His
wife was confined on Tuesday night, and last
evening he went home intoxicated and pulled
her out of bed and into the street by the hair
of her head. Officer Farr arrested the monster
and he will be held to await the result of the
poor woman's injuries.
Mrs. Stafford, of Stafford Block notoriety,
got writ against Mrs Cooke, one of her ten
ants, yesterday and keeper was sent down to
Mrs. Cookies to take possession of the PREM
Uses, where Mrs. Cooke seized a sarsparilla
bottle and bottled the keeper. She is under
arrest.
A m m w hfnuuht m daaI DRINK
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24
TIL e PRESS
Thursday Morning, February "a, 1870.
Portland and Vicinity.

Portland and Vicinity.
View Advertisements this Dsv.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Real Estate. F. o. Bailey g. Co.
Clothing, Cloths, &c. +. o. Bailey & Go.
sleigh, &c. IF. o. Bailey & Co.
Army Caps. 49, R. A. Bird & Co.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Promenade Concert. Forest City band.
Dancing Scoool. Gee ~ Harnden.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Clairgoyant. Mrs. s. p. Hall.
Lost. -. Pin.
Fur Collar Lost.
Foreclosure. :. Geo. C. Robinson & Co.
Rooms to Let. :. j. G. Proctor.
Book-keeper Wanted.
Card. :. Fletcher g. Davis.
Found. Dog.
Notice. :. JAS F. Coolbroth.
Hotel to Let. -. b. O'Neil.
Gorham Caucus.
Girl Wanted. w. H. Jfreis
BPorto Rico Sugar. Geo. s. Hunt.
Board and Lodge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-24
Anolhcr Candidate Suggested.

Mr.. EDIroR.-It may seem presumptuous to
suggest the name Of any person as suita-
BILE man for Mayor, when the wishes of the
"CitiEens" are so well known but knowing that
there are many who would prefer to cast their
votes for Republican of undoubted integrity
I suggest for their consideration the name OF
Can't. Albert Warwick. WARDV.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-23
HE DR. Il.

Maggie Mitchell is in Washington, and
Lotta is In New Orleans.
Edwin Booths readings of manfred" drew
small audiences in New York.
The author of the "Black Crook" three
years ago penniless Bohemian, is building an
elegant villa near Port Chester, N. Y.
Five French managers will take their opera
companies to London for the months of May
and June.
American Brunettes are advertised at
New York theatre as counter-attract tion to
the British Blondes.
Lydia Thompson and her tSoupe are at
Chicago, ILL.,, giving the people ofthat flourish
ing city a touch of Slnbad and sight at fat
calves. Lydia has cleared $4,000 since she
left New York last August.
"A New York correspondent, speaking Of
the late performance of "Ours" at Wallack's
Theatre, says that when Mr.. John Gilbert found
that he must head the troops on horseback, as
they marched across the stage, he demurred
very strongly at the introduction of this bit Of
realism, not, however, from an artists point
of view, but because he was afraid Of the horse.
He had not mounted one since he was boy,
and not even the representation that 1t would
be circus horse, accustomed to noise and
lights, could reconcile him to 1t. full dress
rehearsal was at length ordered, all the attaches
of the theatre were sent in front, and bid make
as much noise as possible when the Bucephalus
appeared, with some one else on its back, per-
sonating the colonel. It was done, the we'll
drilled animal went as tamely as any plough
horse, and ,Mr. Gilbert was reconciled.
Mr.. William Winter, in the New York Tri-
bune, gives the following little sketch Of the
new spectacle play, 1.-THE Twelve Tempta-
tions," now running at Fisk's Opera House.
After mentioning the names of the authors, he
says: "They are thoroughly experienced in
theatrical business, and they have plucked
their drahatic roses from every available bank.
The hero Of this drama is peasant, who wants
to be knight, and who, in the accomplish
ment Of his ambition, sacrifices all chance Of
being an angel. The period is that of the Cru
sades. The animating spirit is the deVil-to
whom the hero promises to forfeit five years Of
life for every wish accomplished through this
Internal agency. At the time this bargain Is
struck, the hero is twenty years Of age. The
natural term of his life is understood to be
eighty years. A lapse Of sixty years must be
forced, thereHfe, in order that Satan con seize
his prey. The action Of the drama may easily
be OWNED. he is twelve times tempted TO
express wish, and twelve times his wish is
gratifed; and then the fend cries 'Ha, ha p
and takes him away to everlasting August"
The scenery, costumes and legs of ''The Twelve
Temptations" are described by this critic as
superior to anything that New York has pre-
viously seen.