The Portland daily press., 1870-10-14

Kalor of the Kirkwood House is charging
his Accommodations by building 8Ox3O. and
three stories, to contain thirty-six rooms and
parlor, With large hall over the rooms the full
size of the building.
The friends of Mr.. & Mrs. Cram, of the Com
mercial House. celebrated their crystal we'd
ding on Wednesday night, with surprise par
ty, which was complete success. Over sew
enty were present, and many elegant gifts,
valued at over 5000, were bestowed on the
happy couple. .Hs
One of the stations for the signalling of
storms is to be established in Portland
Geo. Todd and John Todd, Jr., of this city,
were lost with Capt Craig Of Peaks Island, in
the "Dauntless," an account of which appeared
in our columns some time ago.
Don't forget that Mr.. Wheelock forms his
classes at Mechanics' Hall tonight at IL
o'clock.
On motion ct w. L. Putnam, Esq, Edward
W. Fox on Wednesday was admitted to prac-
tice in all the courts of this State. f-:
The d ,rien expedition will leave Washing
ton about the middle of November The
"Gua,d' and the "Nipsic' comprise the expe-
ditiDa, while steamer will also be used on the
Pacific side of the Isthmus of Panama Com
maodsr Selfridge commands the expedition, as
before.
The weather yesterday was foggy and nasty
until late in the afternoon, when the clouds
cleared away and the sunset was fine. Their
mometer 65o at NOON. ra
By dispatch to the Merchants Exchange we
learn that the brig "San Carlos" from Phila-
Aatphio fnr md ,Lav ~ ot
long. zoo ST., on Oct 10th, and that she was
dismasted and making for the nearest port.
Gold opened IN New York yesterday at 113
78, rose to la, and closed at 1884 There
have been no quotations of u S. Bonds in
London for the past two days.
The Gamer Forest City, which has been en-
tirely reftted and is now in splendid order,
will take the place of the John Brooks on The
Boston route Tuesday night. The steamer
Carlotta, of the Halifax line, has gone into the
dry dock till Saturday, when she will leave for
Halifax. The Chase will leave on Tuesday;
both boats being on the line now to accommo-
date the great amount of freight.
Al Hale's may now be seen the new chrome
of "The Changed Cross A woman who is
weak Il dds a cross composed of roses lying
across her path. She is about to raise it when
she finds thorns concealed among the flow
ers. 10 grief she declares her cross is more
than she can bear, but on looking up finds the
Saviour by her side pointing to the cross that
will encourage and support her. -es..as
The amount of gas manufactured by the
Portland Gas Light Co during the month of
September was 2,909 900 cubic feet.
Mrc ri Tn
leave for Fors Fred Steele, Dakotah Territory,
to join Col. Inman, who is in command there,
this morning.
Col. Kicker has kindly consented to run
special cars on the Spring street line on the
evenings of the NJ. L. A entertainments, leav-
ing the Spring street depo. at 6 40, and rum
ming directly to the Hall. Cars will also pass
OVER the entire ronte at the close of the enter
tainment. The Westbrook cars will be run to
accommodate those wishing to attend the
course. .
Tbs Teachers Institute at Walnut Hill, Tar
mouth, opens this morning and continues two
day.. A. P. Stone, A. NJ, of the Portland
High School, will lecture before the Institute
this evening.
Gentlemen do not wear yellow kid gloves in
Tue streetS, tuis season, and lavender will be
the ruling color for full dres, .-Boston Gazette.
With kid gloves at 80 % pair and ION tie
rise" We guess fany gentlemen bave yellow
kids on hand they will be apt to wear them.
The largest single sheet of glass 10 Boston is
being set up in front Of 7. r Burnham's rev
photograph saloon. Mr. Burnham was for a
long time in business in this city. D.
low singular!
.ough pleasures still can touch my soul,
ioigh sorr WIS f,untaia still Is open
Yet smile not erst smole,
Nor weep as erst have wopen