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The Portland daily press., 1870-07-12
Salt, Salt /!
Syracuse and Turks Island SAT-!
FOR SALE BY
r. G. WILLARD,
m 16is2m CONNER cial VII
Safe of forfeited Goods.
Collectors Office,
District Of Portland and Falmouth

Collectors Office,
District Of Portland and Falmouth,
Portland, june "a, 1870.
THE following described Merchandise having peen
L forfeited for violation of the Revenue Laws of the
United States public notice of the seizure of said
merchandise having been given, and no claim to the
same having been made, it will be sold at public
auction at the office OF the United States Appraiser,
1913 Fore street, in this city, Friday, July 49, A.
d. 1870 at II O'Clock A, M, to wit:
Bills, half Dbl. and 16 bags sugar; bbls. and
half Dbl: molasses; II lbs. nutmegs; 10 bottles
key; bottle jamaica rum; 400 cigars, boxes
cigars; keg tamarinds; pair pantaloons; 2 pants
patterns and trimmings piece velveteen; 100 pairs
kid gloves; dress patterns: satchel.
1aw3tje4 ISRAEL WASHBURN, Jr., C0llecto
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-12

lose some bargains. We try to keep them post
ed. COCA HAssAN.
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-12
e O r Il IG N
Great Britaln

sEy ERE STORM AND LOSS OF LIE
LONDON, July ia heavy storm in Ian
cashlre yesterday caused freshets on all the
streams. The mills suffered severely and a
large quantity OF other property was destroy ed.
Some lives were lost, whole houses with their
inmates being carried away by the flood.
The New York herald., 1870-05-30

pearing there by invitation OF her Majesty and the
lamented Prince Consort, have frequently seen his
Royal Hghness WIN his brothers and sisters seated
at the feet OF their father and mother witnessing with
delight the various representations. One can only
think OF those days with feelings OF regret for with
the deeply depioIed loss OF our chairmans ilustri
GUS father the English drama was deprived Of one
OF It's best friends and supporters as the encourage
ment given nom such quarter sllenced the igno.
and instructive comment. NIear, hear aud cheers.j
must now, ladies and gentlemen, state the position
and objects OF our fund, but which l win do az
briefly as possible as 1t Is rather dry portion Of
you have already heard from the chair Our invested
capital amounts TO fl2,039, 10 which may be added
som, some ireenold % ground rent producing gao per an
about fl2,5oo You will probably say that this Capt.
tai must produce very fair income; but we have
s ase @ ia.y 70 ssppG II ing U
Qanghter)-n all, thrty-one annuitants, receiving
rom $50 to $50 per annum. Thus you viii see
favorable one, we sin require. in addition TO the the
payments received from l6l subscribing members
as much help from the public as we can obtain. His
Royal TO- iIishness is present tonight 70 assist
amused and instructed him in his youth,
and who have amused and instructed you
and when yeu call TO mind the many
happy hours you bave passed in the theatre. the
pleasurable recollection OF those times and OF the
many familiar and joyous faces that have appeared
before you on the stage In bygone days, you will not
willingly see those faces now bearing the lines and
marks OF time, clouded by neglect and poverty
when your help would oil them with the smiles Of
grateful heart tCheers.) | now wish to impress
upon the miads iof old paygoers, with money-ta
laughl--and who have loved the drama aud still
talk OF its high and palmy slaten when the Kem-
beS the keans, tho EstOns and other renowned
actors held the stage, and also bear testimony to the
talent or the best performers or the present day,
that we are empowered by royal charter to receive
ment I'm the Wills OF the wealthy that the General
IheatrcM Iund has not been forgotten.
The New York herald., 1870-05-30
A WESTERN WlhlsR.
Discovery Gf New and Remarkable Cave
in Iowa.

wonderful discovery has Just been made about
SIX miles west of Dubuque, Iowa, which consists OF
a cave OF immense dimensions and magnificent Cor.
geolsness and beauty. While mining for lead ore
Mr.. Rlce made the discovery in opening narrow
passage which he followed about seven hundred feet
leading into a large room, connected by narrow
passage with many others, which he followed dis
tance OF about one thousand feet, where the cave
seemed TO terminate. He afterwards sunk
shaft OF thirty feet deep, mtersecng the cave near
Its termination, and he and his party Of five de.
scended anu entered another narrow passage Of
about one hundred feet, where 1t expands into a
wide and from ten to fifteen feet high, and orna.
mented wlthsstalactites OF great beauty, the roof
Ike miniature sky, studded and spangled With
orbs OF most brilliant lustre, and presenting a
crystalline surface OF exquisite fineness andiustre
which flashes by the light OF the torches with
great brllliancy. From this room the cave
branches in two directions at an angle OF about
forty degrees, which,, being traversed for about
half a mile the explorers found several other
Chambers OF even greater dimensions and greatly
exceeding the first lin beauty ana interest, the
entire sides and roofs being covered with snow
white stalactltes and frost-ke eIcrustaions OF car
cave might also be seen arayonie, and at distances
varying rom ten TO fifteen feet are deep recesses in
the walls, large and high in cases as to en-
able them to Walk about In them. On the floors of
these recesses many stalagniies had formed one re-
sembllng huge polar bear, and other formations
resembling clusters Of grapes &c. In another place
hand was distinctly traced. The water In the cave
Is clear that in places where 1t Is ten inches deep
1t does not appear to he more than two The party
remained IN the cave about six SQurs, and travelled
In 10. about two Miles.
The New York herald., 1870-05-30
LITERATURE.
Criticisms Of New Books.

SCENES OF WONDER AND CURIOSITY IN CALIFORNIA.
by J. NJ. Hatchlngs. New York ana san Fran
cisco: A. Roman Co.
AS tourists guide" this book can be highly
commended II gives q faithful description OF the
Yosemite Valley, the mammoth trees, the natural
caves and bridges. the quicksilver mines Of New
Almaden ana Henrlguta and OF other interesting
scenery aud places In California. There is also an
outline map OF routes 10 Yosemite and Big Tree
Groves, tables OF distances, rates Of fare, hotel
charges and other desirable information. The book
does not pretend to any particular literary excellence.
IT Is simply and pleasantly written and will interest
the reader. Numerous engravings. representing the
several places described in the text illustrate the
WORK, which is neatly printed ana bound.
TIE Ros1CRucIANs: THEIR RITES AND MYSTERIES,
&C.. &c. BY Hargrave jennings. New York:
Scfibner, Wexford Co.
This is very learned work, more learned we fear,
than useful. at purports !" 10 the authors own
words, 80 be history for The first time treated ser
ously In Engish) Of the famous order OF tue Rose.
Cross or OF the Rosicrucans.' ;" at is in brief
history OF the alchemical Philosophers written with
serious explanatory purpose, ana for the first time
impaftialy stated since the days OF James the First
and Charles the FIRST. This is really what the book
pretends to be--and nothing moreo To all who
have passion for the mysterious this book w,l be
welcome. Whether there ever was such an order as
that OF the Rose-Cross Is question which this book,
with all its learning, leaves still unanswered. The
presumption Is thai the R0scrucianS never had more
actual existence than the Pckwcx Club We COM
mend the book to all WHO have passion for cabas.
tic literature.
TO those desirous Of reading the life Of a really
pi0us. devoted clergyman, the 'Memolr of the Rev.
John scudder. NJ. Dr. Gyew York: Harper 4 Bro-
thers) viii doubtless be welcome. His career as a
missionary In India for thirty.siX years was full OF
interesting events. We regret, however, VIII ie
prasing the subject matter of the book, to be
PEELED to condemn the style in which 1t is written
Dr. Waterbury, the author, Ii evidently no adept at
book writing.
collection of stories, written by Mrs. southworth
ana her sister, Mrs. Baden, and entitled "The
| Christmas Gues.n has been published by Peterson
Brothers, OF Philadelphia. The volume belongs tS
the uniform edition OF the complete WORKS OF Mrs
| Southworth, ana IL altogether an attractive publi
| cation.
The New York herald., 1870-05-30

Of one hour fom ten to eleven A. NJ, for for the En-
trance aud clearance Of vessels.
Tne General Post once viii close ct ten A. n.
oENEsAL oIpnRs-No g.
hrApouARrERs NEW YORK DIvIsIos GRAND ARMY
f"h sargrso, Ne !, ns,o ASST An.r aSss ors1cs
In pursuance OF General order received from Head.
Ssn Grand Marshal the undersigned here promulgatss
puS,c or ths Information OF comrades and hs general
.,1.s The line OF march will be down Broadway to Wan
John v: MARSHALL. Marshal New York Division.
OF stan ~ OLARk Assistant AdIuant General and Chief
csdsn ns evening memorial meeting win be held In the
foliaws VI aaaic' The programme Of exercises 10 A.
Music by the Governors Island Band
Prayer-Comrade Rev w. ~ Stevens
Introductory remarks by the ChaIrmaa, General John
Z. Nusc.
& AAddress-R'v Aais Joseph P. Thompson, D. D.
z Reci.aion-Bsle Flags Professor Pope
strss-Ness Grer Brands Russell and Roeteielsr By
kind permission OF Daniel Bryant
Programme Com,nit,ce-John Cochrane Alfred w.c,,a6
GsorSe Hopper 9: Ntschie' John anansr, Ard Bug
bee crssan' chairman ch.sn 1osEFa rls6SKsEY
GEoRGE +. HOPPER, Treasurer,
JosEra FoRbEs, secretsries
Al. II. DUGANNE, Chairman General Committee.
General McKeeyer, Assistant Adiutant General,
Department OF the East issues the following special
ORDER
srycrAL ospEs-No. lo2.
HEApsuAErrns pEpAaIxEsr s, o. TIE ,EA1asrf
AT the request OF the Committee OF the Grand Army Of
chester minute from IL A. NJ TO on the s0h Inst
will be fred from the battery Governors Island under d.
reeilon OF the Post Commander der,x.oowv,,
CnAu.oEr MogEEvyn, Assistant Adjutant General
The New York herald., 1870-05-30

Prospect of n Fight Between Tom Alien and
nike AlcCooIe.
81. LOUIS, May 20, 1870
Mike McCoole anu Tom Allen signed articles OF
agreement yesterday afternoon for 1gat for 81, 500
q slde TO take place September 49, within City miles
OF st. Louis
The New York herald., 1870-05-30
MIDSUMMER RETREATS.
Tho Season of 1870 at
Saratoga.

Springs-The Contemplated Visit Of the EN-
press Eugenis and the London Rowing
Club-Leland's Great Union Hotel-The
Lake-The Roads-The Hotels
Racing-The New Geyser
spring-John Morrissey's
Club House.
The New York herald., 1870-05-30

DELEGATES ~ CASADA-Delegates 10 tanaua
from British Columbia IN connection with the ad-
mission OF the later into the Canadian U0nledera-
ton left this city yesterday on lheir way 10 the
Canadian capitaI they are Hons. DR.. HellnSen,
j. W. Trutch and Or. Carroll. They viii accept ad-
IN sson 20 the confederation on the conditions only
that tho New dominion will assume the floating
debt of British Columbia and issue bonds immedi-
ately FOR the construction OF railroad connecting
their territory with Canada by way OF the Red River
settlements If these terms are not complied with IL
Is said the inhabitants OF British Columbia will seek
annexation to the United States.-Au0 CaiJorn,d,
nay p.
The New York herald., 1870-05-30
OUR FALLEN HEROES.

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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

0. p. SWEET. General Route Agent for
the Travellers Publishing Company, was
u day or tive with as last week. SwEEr is
= worker and he has q splendid prospect
in the line which be has chosen The
hook for which he solicits subscriptions
will contain notices Of the principal / &c
towns in the United States, their concert
halls and places of amusement, their no.
tells (only one of each kind in town, how
ever,) the population. &c. The work will
have an immense sale. We were shown
orders for 500 cards from the press and
from hall owners. Mr.. S. is the leader in
this enterprise. hut he has Is assistants
AS busy as himself in various portions of
the Union. The book will be issued in
June.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02
The West Union Gazette SAYS:

Among the various unnecessary laws
our statute books is that compelling the
publication of estray notices in the Des
Moines Homestead. 1t is u good thing
for Mills & Co., but of no use or benefit to
the people. If the Homestead cannot ex-
list on its merit it certainly is not deserv-
ing this patronage.
Our neighbor. of the Gazette, is wild.
How can he suppose the publication of
an estray notice in tie papers published
in the vicinity where the information is
wanted would answer the purpose as we'll
as if published in sheet bat little known
within the vicinity?!
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

THE Ottumwa Courier speaks of ~. F.
Stevenson, of McGregor, brother of the
General of that name," as receiving the
democratic complimentary vote for the
Senatorial short term. Don't get mad,
neighbor John L. Stoneman at this trav>
esty Of your name. just look how they
used the name Of your humble servant on
the State ticket. We had 4 or different
names; A. p. Richardson, A. P. Richards,
r. p. r.. P. r. r. ETC., and with all this
advantage of aliases we were beaten out
of sight We claim that our initials spell
par, fix them as you will.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

DELos POWELL, late of the Dousmap
House, Pr. du Chicn, is nov in the Rail-
way Hotel at Milwaukee. lie is No.
hotel man in every sense Of the word.
We are half inclined to 60 to Milwaukee
to see him.. Mr.. Powell is a universal
favorite here. In his courtesy to guests
he almost made himself slave to the
spirit OF accommodation. Success. Young
friend we know You will merit it.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

House CoMMITrEEs.-Mur is chair
man of Pub. Buildings and also on the
Judiciary. Taylor on interpretations.
Wright, Of Alamakee, on Ways and
Means, interpretations and Improvements.
Brown, of Fayette, on Schools, Mil.
Affairs and Ayr. College. Dickinson, of
Alamakce, on Agriculture, Up. organiza-
ton and Roads. Lomen, of Winnesheik,
on Charitable Institutions, Expenditures,
&c. Williams on Federal relations, Chair
man on Penitentiary. Faville, of How
ard, on Horticulture.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02
; 8 8 8 8 8 8 $50

TO THE WORKING CLiSS.-We are now pre-
pared furnish all classes with constant employ
n,ent at home the ole OF the time ioi the spare
moments. Business new light and profitable. Per
of either easily from SOC to 81 per eve
nj and proportional by dcvotng their whole
time to the business. Bows and girls nearly
as much men. That all who see this notice may
send ;her address, and test the business. we make
this unparalleled offer: To such not well sat
ised will send 81 to pay for the trouble OF writ
ing. Full particulars valuable sample which will
do to commence work on, and copy of The Peoples
Literary Comprehensive of the larges and best fam
lily newspapers puhlis hed-sent free by mail Read
il you want permanent profitable work address,
II. G. ALLEN & CO., Augusta, Maine. Sm693
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

AccoMMoDATIoN.-John Mann 1.-THE best
kind of a man tool, drives Austin's pas
sengcr Bus on the North McGregor line,
caring for all who patronize him, with the
kindness and care which is natural to a
man. The sleigh, or bus, is almost al
ways in motion, SO that you ean meet all
connections by train or stage. 694w4
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

The legislature have voted a recess
from the 18th until the odd. A Par
is dispatch of the LIST inst. says: Rumors
of the death of the Pope are again cur
rent to-day. 1t is ascertained, however,
that His Holiness has been afflicted
with epileptic fits, and is not regarded
as seriously i'll. .sr, ~
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

BIRTH NIcnT.-On the 22d The Turn
vereins Of McGregor and Pr. du Chen
will do honor to Washinstan's birth-nigh
in a grand ball a. the Cambrian. Best
music in Northern Iowa. Particulars,
cards: posters, &C., next week. Ben.
Hi-shfie'd is one Of the Committee of
Arrangements. Call on Ben. for further
information.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

A CARD-Mr. and Mrs. Rev. M. M.
Wakeman, of National, tender thanks to
their numerous friends who favored them
with their presence at the National Hotel,
on the evening of Jan. 10Th. While ap-
preciating the recunary results (Sll3,S5
after deducting expenses) we Were partic-
uarly pleased with the manifestations of
personal regard and the evident social en-
joyments of tie evening.
We would also thank our friends for
the recent gift Of fine cooking stove, IA
single harness and handsome Christmas
presents.
May theirs be the richest blessing both
for this life and the life to come.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

Buell. Knapp and F. D. Bayless, of
Elkader, are authorized to contract and
receipt for any business which may in any
way affect business of this Office.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

Bindery.--The TINES OrFIcE now has
a Book binder whose experience is 33 yrs.
AL work sent to us will be done in the
best style at rates entirely satisfactory.-
Send in your Magasines and Book work.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

BEN. II. FREsE. Of the Union House,
will give Grand Masquerade Ball at the
CaMhrian Hall. on the Goth inst. Partic,
ulars will be given in few days through
cards, posters and advertisement. In the
mean time hold yourselves and your
friends in readiness for an enjoyable time
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

According to previous arrangements,
our friends at Windsor. met at the n ew
church, Friday evening, Jun. l4th. and
notwithstanding the storm which prevent
ed many from attending. the net proceeds
amounted to $500, thus assuring the
Pastor that he has the sympathes of his
people there, T. WoLrE.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

Losr-On the street, Thursday evening,
Jan. 18th, Gold Ear Ring with garnet
setting. The finder will please leave it at
Mcconnell & Co.'S store, or at the TINES
Office.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02
Straved or Stolen ]!

From the subscriber in June last, q yok go THREE
YEAR OLD STEERS, both spotted red and Ehite
One has wide horns; the other has stump TAIL and
dropping horns. $40 reward to the person returning
them, or giving Information where they may be had
Alaress, CHAs. COLLINS,
Communia. Clayton 60. Iowa.
Or DANIEL UAGERTY, Giard iowa ~aweao
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02
FOR SALE.

Two Houses and Lots for sale Cheap
for Cash. Tho property faces the West
Side Of Market Square, upper Main st.
McGrcgor, Iowa. Enquire on the prem
Uses Of MARTIN KNIGHT. Col
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

FOR Louisville Cement and Ak
ron Water Lime, go to !. nc
HOSE 6Co.'s, Warehouse NO Z
on Levec. CSC
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

The New WINDOW FAsr.-Everybody
who has a house, or place of business,
will be interested in the NEW WINDOW
FAST, just being introduced by the Bos-
TON & MEaIDEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY;
its name indicating just what it is, viz :
"Never Failing and Self>Locking." Win
dows are always locked wherever and
however left, from being forced either up
or down. All admire its simplicity, and
admit it's superiority over any other Fast.
For full description see our advertising
columns.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

TAxEs.-The Treasurer is ready to do
up receipts in packages to suit. See his
posters and his advertisement in this
issue,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

DRAYING.--W. G. Austin proposes tc
oblige everybody in his line, on terms
that will enable him to make a living.
Persons who are likely to have any
draying, transferring. hauling or any work
which can be done by willing hands and
strong horses, will secure the earliest
attention by handing over Their orders to
him. Tell what you want done. AND he
will guarantee promptness and reasonable
prices.
McGregor, April It'll. 1869. 65l -6m
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

This Infalble Remedy does not. like the poison
GUS irritating snufs aud strong caustic solutions
with which the people have long been humbugcd,
simply pafiate for short time drice the disease to
the lungs there is danger of doing in the use of
such nostrums, but produces Perfect and Permanent
Cares of the toorst Of Chronic Catdrrh thou
Sands can testify. Gold in the Head" is cured with
a few applications. Catarrhal Headache is relieved
and cured as if by magic. 1t removes offensive
Breath, Loss or Impairment of the sense of taste
smell or hearing. Watering or Weak Ewes, and I'm
paired Memory, when caused by the violence Of Ca
tarrh, rs they all frequently are. I offer In good
faith standing reward of $500 for of Catarrh
that cannot cure.
FOR SALE By MOST DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
Price only SO cents.
Ask your druggist for the Remedy; but il he has
not yet got it sale, don't be put off by accepting
any miserable worse than worthless substitute, but
enclose sixty cents to me, and the Remedy will be
sent you post paid. Four packages 81 or one dozen
for SIS Send 2-cent stamp for Dr. Sage's pamphlet
Oh Catarrh. Address the Proprietor,
6S3 R.y. PIERCE, NJ. D., Buffalo, Ny.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

Oars VERY Low.-We are now prepared
to furnish farmers, in this vicinity, their
seed cats for next spring. Genuine Nor
way oats. and very low $3.50 less than
they can be had for in New York, besides
express charges. Order at once, as the
supply is limited, delivered to the Monona
Depot, free. Price, SIS per bushel.
Address II. S. CURTIS, Moaona, Clayton
county, Iowa. C92-w3
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02


Our PREss.-Thc cusscd thing has
not reached US. 1t is on the way and
we have pretty words, as usual, about
its speedy arrival. Our large edition
$4,000 comes out this week, but it will
cone slow; some Of our subscribers may
not get their papers till Saturday or
Monday, but there's good time coming.
Keep your tempers and save medicine.
WEATHER, &c.-Fickle, as a girl.
Sweet to-day and sour Tomorrow.
Sunday night gave us sleighing in
abundance. So far, good. 1t is look
ing quite thaw-y as we write. This is
not good. We wouldn't bet ten cents
on the weather fol, II hours. st
Team arrivals liberal. Pork $3.50 to
900. Wheat 90 to 60. Corn SO. Oats
81. i ~ to 3a ~
Business quite active, but it is use
less to deny the dizziness of the times.
Tax payments force sales of wheat.
Hay is $l2. Wood 81 to S. Hides
without change. 5ka