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FINANCE AND COMMERCE..
HvENING TELEGRAPH OFFICE, I
Monday. Anril 4. 1870.

The unsettled condition of our national fnan-
ces is beginning to produce its natural fruit
and the wonder is that the effect has been so
long postponed. Rumors of many failures in
the large business centres all over the country
are constantly reaching us, and our own city
has unfortunately furnished us several illustra-
uons during the past week. In most instances
these failures are the indirect results of the dis
turbance of public confidence caused by the
dilatoriness of Congress in settling the impor
tant questions now before 1t, and which are
apparently as far from settlement as when
first agitated. What the ultimate result of fur
ther procrastination may be, it is difficult to
foretell but it cannot fail to crush out the last
surviving hope of an active spring trade. The
announcement that the Supreme Court, with
two new judges on the BENCH will reconsider,
on the 18th instant, the late decision on the
Legal-tender act, and probably reverse 1t, is
calculatedto bring the court into contempt and
add to the general distrust.
The Loan market is exceedingly dull, and
money! Is abundant and easy, and likely to be for
some time to come.
Gold opened this morning at 1115s, and at
noon stood at 11115. The market is dull.
Government bonds are also quiet and some
what unsettled, portion of the list showing
slight advance and Others decline as compared
with Saturday afternoon.
At the Stock Board the transactions were
small, but we notice little change in values.
State bonds were quiet: small sales of skies, first
series, at 103, and of the second do. at 106 In
City loans there were some small transfers of
the new issues at 1925. Sales of Lehigh gold
loan at SS3d a decline.
In Reading Railroad there were small lots
disposed of at 4SS1@4S1s. Sales of Pennsyl-
81, and Philadelphia and Erie Railroad at 2S1s
Canal shares were neglected. Small sales of
Lehigh at 81 and Morris preferred at 62.
Coal, Bank, and Passenger Railway stocks
were entirely overlooked, but holders were firm
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.
hu no q prn No A hirdc
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time past was failing in strength, although
he was afflicted with no particular
disease. He appears to have simply died of old
age, and this morning he expired in the arms
of his son, peaceaby and without q struggle.
He held place in the affections of many people
in this city such as none but a favorite and
esteemed actor can hold, and more sincere
sorrow will be felt at his death than if he had
been ENGAGED in almost any other pursuit.
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FROM EUROPE.
This Mornings Quotations.

LONDON, April 4-113O A. M.-Consols, 93K for
both money and account American securities
quiet; u. s. Five-twenties OF 1862, 91 of 1865, old,
s0%; of 1867, s9S; 10-40s, S7A. Illinois Central,
Hay; Great Western, %. The stock market is
quiet
LIVERPOOL, April Ali 80 A. M--Middling uplands,
1O7sd; middling Orleans, 111sd. The sales are
estimated at 900 bales. The sales for export and
before reported.
LONDON, April 4.-Tallow quiet and steady.
Whale Oil dull. Turpentine quiet and steady. Lin
seed Oil. G32 5sa G32 Jos.
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FROM THE WEST.
turning of the Indiana State Prison.

Burning of the Indiana State Prison.
LOUISVILLE, April A disastrous fire oc-
Cured at the Indiana State Prison at Jefferson
vile, Indiana, this afternoon. The cells of the
prison were entirely destroyed, and one convict,
a colored boy, was suffocated in his cell. The
fire ragged from to half-past 8 o'clock this eve
ming. The amount of loss is not known.
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philadelphia Cattle Market.

MONDAY, April 4.-There was quite an active busi-
in beef cattle to-day and, although the Offer
ings were large, an advance OF NC on last weeks
quotations was realized. We quote choice at
1O@10Kc prime at 9@91Gc. fair to good at s@sHc;
and common at 6H@7c. U h., gross, as in quality.
Receipts 1887 head. The following sales were re-
ported
Head.
SO owen Smith, Lancaster CO., sK@1O.
45 A. Christy, Western, 9@1OH.
IS Dennis Smith. Western, 1905.
1s Daenger McCleese, Western, 7K@S2<.
81 p. McFillen, Lancaster CO., S5G9SA.
86 Phi. Hathaway, Lancaster co., SEC99A.
40 James S. Kirk, Chester county, S19lOA.
40 B. Il. McFnlen, Lancaster CO., S9924.
so James McFillen, Lancaster county, S99&.
6S E. s. McEien, Lancanter CO., 9CglOH.
144 UlIman a. Bachman, Lancaster CO., Sk@9x.
214 Martin Fuller d Co., Wetern. s994.
"a Mooney Miller, western, 1923. ..
as Thomas Mooney Bro, Lancaster CO., I499A.
25 ii. Chain, Lancaster CO., SG9H.
l2O John Smith IL Bro, Lancaster CO., 7@94.
8s j. & L. Frank, Lancaster CO., SA@9.
so GUS Schamberg Co., Lancaster CO., s99H.
10 Hope AZ Co., Lancaster CO., Sa9H,
as III. Frank, Western, I19@Sh.
26 j. Clemson, Lancaster CO., T19(991I.
40 Elkon u Co., Lancaster CO., 500.
90 j. Cnristy, Lancaster CO., Sk@sa.
20 Chandler IL Alexander, Chester CO., SHg9T.
25 A. Kimble, Chester CO., 92499H.
l5 L. Horne, Virginia, 6H@S.
81 ElliDger Lancaster CO., 7A@9H.
IS John j. Rowland, Chester CO., S99.
Cows and Calves were unchanged. sales or 100
head at S45@65, Springers sold at $4Og6O.
Sheep continue in steady request at lull ngures.
Sales OF 5000 head at the Park Drove Yard at IHG
&C., the latter for extra. At the Avenue Drove Yard
the sales reached 1900 head at ISG94c per h., our
highest quotations for fancy.
Hogs-Ihe market was brisk at an advance. Sales
OF 2l96 head at Glass Union Drove Yard at Sl2b0(@
l3 for slop IL per 100 lbs net for cornfed.
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New York Money aud stock Markets.

NRw YORK, April 4.-stooks steady. Money
easy at e@7 per cent GSlS llisS F1ve-twentiss.
DO, 1885,; do do. new, 1919; do. 1861, lOsX ;
do 1885, iOsI; lO-4Os. lOe; Virginia 6s new 6916 !;
Missouri es, 92H; Canton Co, 65A Cumberland pre-
Hudson River sl%: Erie, Q5Xj Reading, 97%;
Adams Express, 81; Michigan Central. 119%;
Cleveland and Pittsburg, 994 Chicago and Rock
Island, 116A; PlttsDurg and Fort Wayne, 1874; ;
Western Union Telegraph, 3l%.
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FROM THE WEST.


CLEVELAND, April 4.-The election throughout this
Seate is progressing quietly, the vote being light.
The colOred voters are availing themselves OF the
franchise, and are electoneering with vim. They
are almost unanimous for the Republican ticket.
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
For additional Murine NetOs see inside Pages.
I'm Helenrnnh

FoRTREsS MONKUE, April 4.-The pilot boat SIlcer
inside of the bar the beach, all right. The cargo
is coming out in good order, and the vessel Will pro-
badly be got or
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The Speaker appointed the following committed
on the part OF the fIouse :-Messrs. Logan, Garfield
Stokes.
Mr.. schenck notified the House that he would ask
evening sessions for the consideration OF the tariR
bill on next Wednesday and Thuraday EVENING".
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Brig Conquerall (of Nova Scotia) from Dominica
for Philadelphia laden with brmstone coffee, etc.,
ing the storm OF Sunday, 9th inst and struck on
the Joe Flogger and sunk soon after. The captain
and they were both drowned. The mate and three
seamen went into the rigging OF the sunken brig,
where they remained until Wednesday, when they
were taken off by Capt. Spple, OF the schr Union,
and taken to FrederiCa, Del.
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MEMORANDA.

Bark Progress, simons, hence, at Antwerp Goth
ultimO.
Bark olgir Wesnaes, hence, at Belfast, Ire., 21st
ultimo.
Schr r. A. Ford, Carpenter from st. John, N. B.,
for Philadelphia, went ashore 26th ult at Bars Har-
bor, Me-; she will probably be got off In few days.
Schr John Cadwallader, Townsend, hence at New
Haven 1st inst
schr Henry N squlres, from Rockland for Phila.
delphia, at Newport lat inst,
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LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.

LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
THE ON EIDA CALAMITY.
Report of Secretary Robson.
Our Sailors Vindicated.
Opening of the Mcfarland Trial.
Indiana Penitentiary Burned.
ETC., Etc, ETC., Etc, Etc.
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PORT OF PHILADELPHIA. April

STATE OF THERMOMETER AT THE EVENING TELEGRAPH
OFFICE.
IA. M........4l II A. M......46l 2P. M........5
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CLEARED THIS MORNING.

Steamer s. G. Walker, Sherln, New YORK, W.M Balr(
&Co.
Steamer D. Utley Davis, New York, WIN. Baird&Co
Schr 4. G. Willard, Parsons, Charlestown, Mass.
Day, Huddell a. Co.
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ARRIVED THIS MORNING.

Steamer W. Whildin, Rggans, 13 hours from Bal
timore, with mdse. TO A. Groves Jr.
Schr Hazleton, GardHer, days from Taunton,
with mdse. to captain.
Schr Eastern Belle, Gillburn, days from Bucks
port Me-, with ice to Knickerbocker Ice Co.
Schr Malabar McCarty, 10 days from Belfast, with
ice to Philadelphia Ice co.
Schr West Wind, Lawson, from Fall River.
Schr Richard Law, York, from Stonngton.
Schr j. II. Bartlett, Harris, from Providence.
Schr Susan McDevitt McDevitt, from New Haven.
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MEssRs. DE HAVEN & BROTHER. No. 10 s. Third
Street. Philadelphia, report the following quotations:
do 1854 q os 81 Ss5 o isa 40 e s
new, 101s4@lo126 do. 1851 do. 1Osl9 do. 1858,
do, 10eA@l09; lo-4os. l06!S@1o6A4; o. 8. 80 Year
Notes, 10; Gold, l11K@1112; Silver 1Os@11O.
Union Pacific R. r. 1st Mort. Bonds, ss409s5O; Gen.
tral Pacific r. r., s92O@9SO; Union Pacific Land
Grant Bonds, S7300ST40.
JAY COOKE CO. quote Government securities as
foows:U. 8. IS Of 1881, 1132i9l14; 5-2Os Of 1862,
1O9%@1101S; do, 1854, 1O9a1Os4; do, 1885, 109I 40
1o9K; do, July, 1865, 1O7A@los; do. do, 1857,
iSs cSi ss isSs 11is aod dG lO4Os 1860
NARR LADNBR, Bankers, report this morning
Gold quotations as follows:-
1913 " .....'....11ll1K 1l4O .11l%
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Steamship Wyoming, Teal, hence for Savannah
went to sea from Delaware Breakwater Saturday
evening.
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WENT TO SEA

Bark N. Churchill, arrived Saturday, is consigned
vessel TO Penrose, Massey Il Co.-not as before.
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Report of Secretary Robson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-01-07
A Free Ride.

Not long since, Franklin Porter and his
partner. Peter N. Holden had occasion TO
shin lot of mutton to Portland. Frank
thought, To be sure that the mutton was
properly packed in the car he would go
in TO the car and see to it he staid n
little too long and soon found himself in
side, the car door shut and properly
sealed, and the cars in motion for Port
land As he comprehcnded the situation,
his fears at first paralyzed him; he then
broke out with franticyells, accompanied
with violent demonstrations on the door !;
he soon found that Rozins case was no
more desperate than his own; here he
was. hopelessly shut up in freight car
going at the rate of 20 miles an hour
Visions of smash up, Of IN all days
ride, of standing in the yard at Portland
over night, of starvation &c, came up in
his mind. He thought Of Mazeppa and
envied him him his happiness in his famous
ride. The train ut length reached South
Paris-here he renewed his yells ard
demonstrations on the door. and succeeded
in getting released: be took the next
train back Tor West Paris, and we Judge
from his appearance. a sddder If not n
wiserman. Rumor has it that the baggage
master knows how he happened to be
sealed in the car. Ii would be safe TO bet
that Frank won't ride in that way for some
time again. +.
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WdterfOrd.

Perley w. Hilbourne, of No. Waterford,
has sold his farm TO his brother VIM. W..
and moved to Missouri, where he has
bought farm. VIM. w. Hilbourne has
sold the farm that he recently occupied to
J. ii. Chadbourn.
DR.. Fuller who has occupied the Lake
Hotel at the Flat the past year, has left,
and G.. w. Hale, who formerly kept the
house, has returned The house has been
sold to Mr.. Cram.
The ladies at So Waterford recently
held fair ut the Village Hall tor the
purpose of raising fuads to improve the
Wesleyan Chapel. On the first evening
there was dramatic performance by
some young folks from Bridgton, which
was very entertaining, and on the second
evening nine members of Harrison Brass
Band were present and gave us some
excellent music. With angling, target
shooting. art gallery and other machinery
that usually appereain to the institution,
the young folks had good time, and the
older ones seemed to enjoy the fun.
They realized about 800.
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BrUant's Pond.

Christmas eve was observed here ac-
cordng to notice. The church was
beautifully decorated with evergreen and
two trees loaded down with rich gifts,
appropriate TO the occasion, showed that
Santa Claus had not neglected to make
his usual visit. The evening passed of
very pleasantly in social intercourse in n
few exercises from the stage. and in
distributing the presents. Odd an young
seemed to enjoy the occasion, and many
were made happy in the reception oil
tokens OF friendship and love.
On new years eve. the ladies OF the
Univcrsalist Society had levee at the
church, which was decided success.
The exercises from the stage were ofan un.
usually high ordcr-exhibiting not little
dramatic talent and good training. Miss
Eliza Burns as Judy Jonquill" in the
charade entitled Surprising" and Albert
Bolster AS pete" in Petroleum" sus-
tanned their parts with marked ability,
and frequently brought down the house. "
But none will dispute the claims of Geo.
w. Whitman TO the best sustained part
of the evening rs "Tarbox. Hezekiah j."
in Change of Base" Ii seemed some
thing more than acting-it seemed like
nature itself and we venture TO say that
for the personifcation ofyankee character.
the regular Brother Jonathan" from the
farm in the backwoods, Whitman has few
equals on the American Stage. The
Bryant's Pond Band was present in full
numbers, and surprised every one by the
proficiency with which they played and
handled their instruments.
1t was only few days ago that we
cautioned travellers not to be frightened
ut the strange noises they might hear IN
retired places around our village, and it
seems almost incredible that their hideous
and discordant sounds should have soft
encd down TO the dulcet notes which so
delighted our ears on new years eve. We
are proud of our Band and hope it may
have sufficient encouragement to hold its
members together, and we predict for It
n successful career Refreshments, in
Guiding the delicious bivalve so indis-
pensable on such occasions. were furnish.
ed in abundance by the ladies, and every
thing passed off to the mutual satisfaction
of all. INDEX.
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IdNdOcer Items.

There was a donation visit ut MIR.
Samuel Akers, Dec. 2Sth, for the benefit
of Elder VIM. Cutting. The house was
well filed with guests. Their gifts were
bestowed upon worthy brother and
sister 1t was very pleasant interview.
The receipts were about twenty five dol
lars.
SILVER WEDDING. A Silver wedding
was given at Capt. John +. Goods
mansion, Dec. 3lst, in honor of their
twenty fifth anniversary. The weather
was delightful, the mansion was brilliantly
lighted, and invited guests to the number
of one hundred and fifty assembled and
were greeted with cordiality by Captain
Goold and lady. The evening sped away
before we were aware it was time for
refreshments. The ladies of this town
are not lacking in the art of rendering
themselves agreeable on such occasions,
therefore the time was spent in humorous
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-01-07

AT the LyceUm on Friday evening last.
the following officers were chosen Tor the
month President, Y b. Paris, Vice
President ". n Kim'all; Secretary.
Perciyal j. Paris; Treasurer, c. ".
Hutchinson Executive Committee. j. :.
Hobbs, :. L. Newell, :. d. Hutchinson.
A0er which. a defamation WIS given
by F. 3. Maxim, and a select eadins by
Miss Aga Brown
The eight hour question was then
discussed by p. j. Paris. F. L Shaw and
j. : Hobbs in the aft. and :. K. Hutch
ins. \. Black and ;, d. Hutchinson in the
neg.
The exercises for NEXT Friday evening
are, defamation, A. l.. Crocker; select;
reading. Miss Lo;,ie Andrews.
Que>tion-Ec,olycd, tha, dancing.
billiards, tyn-Pia>, games OF chance, and
iheatricals, are rational amu~emeu,~ and
Shou q be elevated and sustained 10y Re
mora. portion of the community.
\ Black, at ;. Perham. nee.
Meet on Friday evening. a, the brick
school house-opon 70 all.
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Nelrru.

As the invitation is to all, 10 avail them
selves of the privilege 50 kindly extended
to us in the letter department, permit me
for the first time to speak n few words
through the columns Of the Democrat.
1t is paper l prize very highly ii /
could exert an influence strong enough,
how quickly would have it enlarged to
twice the size it now is.
A Christmas festival came oil the 18th,
in the Union Church House, with n good
success, although the tree was not so
heavily laden with articles. rs 1t was one
year ago; yet, the stage performances
passed off very satisfactory to all, and
the way the festival was conducted, we
believe, has exerted an influence for
good. We suspect it was on account oil
the badness of the going, by the frequen-
CIV and severity Of the storms OF late, that
the friends neglected TO purchase more
presents for the young; however, we
hope you will be patient, those of you
who did not get present, until another
Christmas festival, when you will no
no doubt be remembered.
The bridge is now passable across the
Bear river-but not completed.
About thirty feet OF uemlock Island
bridge was carried away on the night OF
the Sd inst. The owners will have to
step about TO get on an assessment be-
fore it leaves town. Its departure was
caused by ice coming down against it.
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Lfccidcnt on Ia Grand Tl.nnL.

The Monday morning train from South
Paris run into wa,h-Out "a; Mink Brook.
about "a mile below Mechanic Falls ,il-
.age aud ,he engine, tender, milk car and
baggage car went down into The wa>h-out
and lownoyer the rmJankemut fifty feet
The engineer Uncle Jake Nichols. aud
fireman were the only persons injured.
though there We're several passengers in
the passenger car, which fortunately did
not leave tue track Mr. Nichols got
deep and ugly wound ia the knee. several
bruises about the head, and ii IS feared
one or two ribs broken. The fireman
vas wounded slightly on The arm. Mr..
Nicholswas attended By Dr. Carr of Me,
chauic Falls, and brought to South Paris
on Tue sday. The engine a total wreck.
laying wheels in air. almos; in the brook
below. The o,kcrcars are badly smash.
ed.
Uncle Jake" is almost Is well known
rs the road, having been on it from the
time OF IL commencement. and has been
injured a number OF times before H
has always borne the reputation Of a care
tul, yigilant engineer, and no accident
has ever happened through his lack ofat-
tention. We trust be Is not fatally in
iured, and wish him = speedy recovery
and many years Of usefulness.
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conversation until we were requested ia
enter the dining hall where brilliant
display of silver plate greeted our vision
Two candles were burning on the tables.
that we're the only witnesses that were
present at the first wedding, twenty five
years ago to night 1t is needless form me
to say that every thing in the culinary
line charmed two of our senses, viz, the
sight and the taste. The generosity of
the host and hostess knows no bounds.
We enjoyed a very pleasant evening, and
trust il will not be Improbable TO our
selves. We were highly entertained with
the singing of Mr.. Lyman Ripley, assisted
by Mr.. and Mrs. John French, and
Fannie Merrill, such pieces as Tramp
Rock me TO Sleep. Mother" Camping
on the Old Camp Ground" Speed
Away" &c. Mrs. French presided at tho
piano.
ACCIDENT. A singular accident hap
pened TO Mr.. j. w. Eaton, last Tuesday
evening, while going from Andoyer to
Upton; it being very dark and rainy, AS
he was rising hill slowly. he heard
crash the next moment his horse was
precipitated into the ditch he got out 10
ascertain the trouble and found that
rotten birch stub had fallen across his
horse it. fell across the weathers; he had
wooden names, fortunately, which broke
the force of the blow he soon liberated
the horse, but he would not get up; he
went for help, and when he got back the
horse was up he was not badly injured.
The stub was n big As a barrel, so said
Mr. Eaton. Ii.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-01-07

TIE TEMPERANCE CAUSE. The Commit
tee that has called the Temperance Con-
yention at Auburn on the 9th Of this
month is the one appointed at the Mass
Convention held ut Augusta last winter.
The committee, rs we learn from gentle
men who belong TO it, contemplate
no political action whatever at the Con
vention, which is called for the purpose
of stimulating the moral sentiment OF the
community in respect TO the temperance
reform.
Gentlemen who are prominent IN tho
temperance movement declare that a
State Constabulary will not be brought be-
fore the Legislature this winter by menu
bers who are identified with the radical
wing of the temperance party. Temper
ance legislation, if there is any, will
come from the Republican party, says
the Portland Press.