The Portland daily press., 1870-05-10
Rrief JOtt1ngs.

seaman named ameS McD0ugall, Delonn-
inc 70 Sch. Lampedo, from Boston to ST. John
lost his balance on the vessel on Friday even
ing, when off Cape Elizabeth, fell overheard,
and was drowned. He belonged in East Bos-
ton where he leaves mother and sister.
Rev. Mr. Bailey, of the Chestnut Street
Church, preached his farewell sermon on Sun
day afternoon. Rev. Mr. Luce, of st. Johns
bury, VT, has been assigned to this church.
MIR. Bailey goes to Plattsburg, VT.
The fifty-thrd anniversary of the Second
Parish Sabbath School took place on Sunday
evening. The school has raised $3.50 the past
year and $1OO additional has been given to the
building fund.
Mr.. Kicker, the young seaman accidentally
shot on the Gamma on Saturday night, died at
nine o'clock Sunday night at the Marine Hos
pital. Before he died he completely exonerat-
ed the captain from all blame.
The Committee of the City Government in
concurrence with the Trustees of Evergreen
cemetery have presented to the G. A. r. that
portion of the Chapel lot, forming triangle
containing about 1000 feet, on which monu-
muent is to be erected to the memory OF the
brave soldiers who lost their lives in the war;
1t is one of the most beautiful locations in the
| Cemetery, and the services of Decoration Day
| will be held on the lot
| A correspondent laments the serious illness
of Mr.. Benjamin Perkins, one of the most
faithful men ever employed by the city-a man
whose services in beautifying the streets and
avenues of the city has been extremely valua-
BILE.
Hon. Geo. 7. Davis, of Greenfield, Mass,
and a nonresident of this city, will deliver an
address before the WOmen's Club in Boston,
on the 23d. inst, in commemoration of the
birthday of the late Margaret Fuller, Coun-
tess D'Ossol
Gen. Thorn is in attendance on Court Mar
| tial in New York, as one of the members
Smiths new dog "Leo ID" has disappeared.
He was taken with fit, on Sunday afternoon,
and went back on his best friend. The police
so far have heard nothing of this "chid of his
toric fame.''
Yesterday mornings train to this city over
tho Af~ino eoutraI ran INTO COW rear Clnton
breaking one of her fore legs.
Lowell & Senter, Exchange street, have Just
+ received large consignment of new and beau
tiful stereoscopic views, including some ex-
tremely original comic ones.
The Second Anniversary Celebration of the
Portland Catholic Sunday School Union will
! be held at st. Domlnick's Hall, Gray street,
| this evening. A very interesting programme
| is offered.
Lent's Circus will exhibit in this city May
Nth.
Morris Bros Minstrels perform at City Hall
Friday and Saturday next.
Try Crosman's cigars.
The Superintendent of the Portland Water
Company reports that he has made a careful
examination of the pipes on the whole line to
Sebago, and found only nineteen leaks, five of
which were Immediately repaired. On the
whole they arc in excellent condition for the
time of year.
A concert is to come off at the First Baptist
Church, it is rumored, in june and that w.
II. Beckett (who lately created such sensa-
lion in New York; Mrs. Weatherbee and sew
eral OF the Haydns will take part Miss Bur-
pee, the organist of the church, will play the
instrumental portions.
The farmers hearts were eladdened by the
sight of yesterdays rain. So were the citizens,
who have been subjected to the clouds of blind
ing dust the past fortnight.
On Sunday Mrs. John F. Anderson, residing
at ca Free street, had the misfortune to slip
and fall the whole length of flight of stairs
At first she was thought to be dangerously in
jured. but we are glad to. hear that she is re-
covering.
Those interested will please bear in mind
that the steamer Lewiston will commence her
summer arrangement of two trips week this
evening, leaving Railroad wharf at 10 O'Clock.
We understand that the Blues and the In
fantry have accepted the invitation of the G.
A. r. to unite with them in the celebration of
Decoration Day.
The fence around Lincoln Park is receiving
a coat of paint.
A petition at the Merchants Exchange, that
our Representatives in Congress will cause
some signal of warning to be placed upon Race
Rock, Long Island Sound, has been extensive
ly signed by merchants and shipmasters of
this city.