The Portland daily press., 1870-05-20

The Trustees of the Reform School dschars-
ed twenty-five boys from that institution on
wednesday last for good behavior
The dust has commenced to blow again in
our streets, making every ono uncomfortable.
When, oh! when will some measures be taken
to allay this nuisance?
Our former fellow citiz N, Isaac c. Nesmith,
Esq, who for some years past has been en-
gagged in one OF the Departments at Washing
ton, and who last year removed to Cincinnati,
where be is engaged in business, is visiting our
city, intending to remain few months
Remember Mr.. Elwell's Lecture on the
Scenery and Resources of Maine," at the Re-
ception Hall this evening The seats are free.
Yesterday forenoon Deputies Sterling and
Decelle visited the store of Daniel McCurdy
q Fore street, and seized a barrel of ale and
several bottles containing various kinds of
liquors.
DR.. Carruthers of this city is in Philadelphia
attending the first session of the Assembly OF
the reunited Presbyterian church.
The Cumberland National Bank are build
ing Directors Room.
The Ferry Company have made contract
with responsible parties for the repair OF the
engine of the Fl. II. Day and the general reno
walton of the steamer. She will be in condition
to resume her voyages about the Fl st of July.
1t seems that our informant was incorrect
who stated that the party composed of Mr.. and
Mrs. bennett, Mr.. Marston, Mrs. Waterhouse,
Mrs. Barbour and Mrs. Burnham would sail
for Europe on the next Saturday They sail
on Saturday, the 2Sth, and Mr.. and Mrs. j ohm
POrteous sail in the same steamer, the Scandi-
navian. Mr.. and Mrs. Afford Dyer and Mr.
Thomas McEwan sail on the 18th OF June in
the Moravian.
A good many green and white ribbons were
seen on the street yesterday. Portland had
somewhat the appearance of University
town.
Beautiful day yesterday; weather just right
for warmth; wind southwest and rather
strong-in fact, it blew half gale in the har-
Dor.
Z. o. Bailey & Co. sold at auction yester-
day three lots ON d street in Knightsville, 10
J. L. Parrot for $SO5. Lot So brought $500,
lot "a brought $3.50, and LOT IS $2s5.
The Friday evening prayer meetings at AL
len Mission Chapel. Locust street. are seasons
Of deep and spiritual interest. The public are
invited.
We trust that the members of the Board of
Trade will not forget the meeting at the Board
of Trade rooms this evening at ocock.
A very pleasant parlor Fair was held at
genteel residence in the western part of the
city, for the benefit of st. Luke's Church. A
handsome display Of fancy articles was made
by the ladies' which exhibited much taste.
The young ladies were present in full force.
and understood the true art of assisting the
gentlemen in emptying the contents of their
purses
Mrs. Jane p. Thurston, proprietor Of the
State of Maine has teEdered to Gov. Cham
berlain the vacancy to be made in the U. S.
Senate by Hon. Lot M. Morrill,
The steamer New York, which has been re-
pairing, is now in excellent condition, and will
60 on the route to-day.
The summer term of the Westbrook Semi
nary commenced "Wednesday with sixty pu-
pills, and more are expected. Hersey Hail. on
the Seminary grounds, is fine brick building
of four stories and is rapidly approaching COM
petion.
The fine residence recently owned by Jadge
Howard on State street-n0w the Orph an
Asylum, is undergoing repairs, and an addi-
ton is being put on the left side.