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The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12
New Work stock and Money mnrket


sew YORK. Jan. 11-Evening-The Commercial
says theTS IS steady though light influx OF curren
cy from CncaSo and oiher points West and modara+a
receipts from the interior of the State are olso '
ported, while the shipments OF currency are onite
nominal. Tomorrow the United States Treasure
will pay out So 004 OO account of bonds Dur
chased to-day. A considerable amount of the cur-
rency coming in from the interior is in the form of
national mai bank notes. and the banks offering spe-
cal inducements to borrowers take that form of
circulation 1t is not improbable that the Treasury
may make its payments tor bonds to morrow partly
IN bank notes: The steamer Silesia tor England to.
day took out S64, 600 in specie.
Wall street has been excited this afternoon in co,
sequence of the troubles arising out OF the Geld Ex-
change Bank difficulty. The Money market was verv
active after the troubles at the Gold Exchange Bank
and for time call loans were sharp at Der cent.
currency to per cent. coin. Towards the close OF
bank hours, however, matters became more settled
AMI Money was accessible at the legal rate; dis
counts are quiet at to 10 per cent tor prime notes.
1t is stated that the creditors OF Richard Patrick &
Co. VIII q ant an extension and the firm will proba .
bly, resume business, Foreign Exchange market ia
dull and unchanged. Gold market heavy this alter
noon and declined to 12la iu consequence of the diff
culties between the Gold Exchange Bank and some
OF its dealers, recovering to 1924 at the close Tue
rates paid tor carrying to day were per cent cur
rency and q 81 per cent. gold and GA 01 1-32,-
Governmt nts closed quiet Henry Clewes & Co re-
port the fOlIOwinp 4
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BY TELEGRAPH TO THE
PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.
NIAINE.

CONGREGATIONAL CONFERENCE.
Especial Dispatch by Western Union Linel.
LEWISTON, Jan. 1.-THE Cumberland Coun-
ty conference of Congregational Churches is
holding two days session at High street
Church, Auburn. S. w. Larrabee was chosen
Moderator. Rev. G. L. Nichols preached this
morning a discourse on Woman's sphere in
Church work, which awakens lively interest.
Rev. DR.. Adams breaches the closing sermon
Wednesday, T..
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AsSignee's sale.

Stock of Groceries at Auction !
I SHALL sell on Tuesday. Jan. 18th, at "a O'Clock
l. p. M, at salesroom IS Exchange Street, gener-
al assortment OF Groceries, together with Store Fur
niture, large upright Ice Chest, Meet Block and
Bench, Meat Rack, Platform, Counter and Spring
Balance Scales, Show, Cigar and Bread Cases, Meas-
ures, Scoop, Saw Knives, Tools, &c.
BY order Of F: II. HASKELL, Assignee.
+. o. BAILEY, Auctioneer. janl2td
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Horses, Carriages, &c, at Auction
LIVERY SATURDAY, at II O'Clock A. NJ, on ne
u market lot, Market street, 1 shall sell Horse
Carriages, Harnesses, &c.
Apl2S. r. o. BAILEY Auctioneer
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Z Per Cent. Interest
EN GOLD
Payable May and November in New
York and London.
Free of Government Ia1.
First Mortgage
Convertible Sinking Fund Bonds
AT %,
ISSUED BY TIE
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and
Minnesota Railroad Go.

Yielding about ten per cent. currency principal 50
years to run, payable in gold Secured by the rail-
road, branches depot grounds, rolling stock equip
ment and franchises oil the company.
These bonds are only issued upon each section OF
the road as fast as the same completed and in
ceSsful operation. Two and hall millions of dol
lars have been expended on this road E,ghty-three
miles are nearly completed and equipped and al
Teady snow large earnings and the remainder OF the
hne Is progressing in construction.
This Loan has been selected by our firm after a
thorough and careful investigation, consequently
friends as perfectly safe, profitable and fIst-cass
security. Our opinion is tulIy confirmed by the fol-
lowing strong letter from the experienced and emf
nently successful manager Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company:
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COMPANY.
PRESIDENTS rFFICE,
PbiladelI hia, May 1lth, 1868. !
MeSSrs Henry Cte,cs Co.. No. 80 Wall Street,
GENTLEMEN:-ln answer to your request of the
7th ult for our opinion as to the condition and pro-
spects of the burlington, Cedar Rapids and Min
which 1t passes, and the probable OF the
terprlse, we would that before accepting the
trust imposed upon us by the First Mortgage Bonds
OF TINS Company, we had fully satisfied ourselves as
to the practicability of the enterprise.
Ihe road Starts at one OF the most fourishing
cities on the Northern Mississippi River, aud runs
II northwesterly direction up the great rich Cedar
Valley, connecting at prominent points along The
line with six different RAILROADS, now in active oper-
alon nearly all of which must be- or more less rib-
utary or feeders to this road.
-. This enterprise is destined to become in connec-
tioh with 0tners now IN operation or being con-
structed, one of the great trunk lines from Lake
superior via ST. Paul, Cedar Rapids and Burlington
to St. LOUIS and to the East the Toledo Peoria
and Warsaw. and the Pennsylvania Railroads
which we represent.
But aside from this the populous condition of the
country along the line OF this road great pr roduc
tiVeness and wealth, give sufficient guaranty OF q
reliance for success
A good index of the prosperity and wealth of the
country through which this road passes may be
hot fhn
million and aquarter dollars subscribed and ex-
penHed by individuals residing along the line in
pusnng Que hundred and sixty miles of the work
and it is also strong proof the local popularitv
and necessity for the roa l. pf ''
Yours respectfully.
j. EDGAR
Pres't OF the Pennsylvania H. r.
CHARLES l.. FROST, trustees
Pres't Toledo. Peoria & Warsaw R. Col
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Central Railroad
OF IOWA.
Seven Per Cent. Gold
First MertgageBonls,
FREE OF GOVERNMENT TAX,
kf OK ond
At IS and Accrued Interest.

MANY PERSONS ARE SELLING
THEIR GOVERNMENT BONDS WHILE
THE PUEMIUM is STILL LARGE (as the
Treasury has promised to buy thirteen mil
lions in December) AND REINVEST IN THE
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS of the CEN
TRIAL RAILROAD of IOWA, WHICH
PAY ABOUT ONE-THIRD MORE IN
TEREST. THE TIME TO MAKE SUCH
REIMBURSEMENT is aohile the Treasury is
buying, and Governments are at premium.
THE ROAD DOES NOT RUN THROUGH
A WILDERNESS, where it would have to
wait years for population and business, but
through the most thickly settled and product
i've agricultural counties in the State, which
gives each section a lar e traffic as soon as com
pleted.
1t runs through the great coal fields of
Southern Iowa to the North where coal is in
dispensable and must be carried.
1t runs from. the great lumber regions of the
North, through district of country which is
destitute of this prime necessity.
The mortgage is made to the Farmers Loan
and Trust Co., of N. Y, and bonds can be is
sued only at the rate of $4,000 per mile, or on
ly half the amount upon some other roads.
Special security is provided for the principal
and for the payment of interest.
The New York tribune says 'this is splen-
did enterprise, and deserves the most liberal
aid"
The New York INDEPENDENT says, eve know
the Central Railroad of Iowa is one of the
great and good works of the age. Its Direc-
tors include many of our leading bank presi-
dents and other gentlemen of high character,
who have means enough to build two or three
such roads out of their own pockets, so that all
its affairs will be ably as well as honestly man
aged. The Central of Iowa will be to that
State what the New York Central is to this,
except that it runs through far richer coun-
try. We therefore recommend the Central
Iowa Bonds, with entire confidence in their
value. Tie truth is, that First Mortgage OF
$16 900 per mile upon a road running through
such a country cannot be otherwise than safe"
First Mortgage Bonds for SO small an amount
upon road running through such rich and
already well-settled part eff Iowa, can well be
recommended as perfectly safe as well as very
profitable investment. Pamphlets, with map,
NAV be obtained, and subscriptions will be
received in Portland by
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FEssENDEN Bros, Lancaster Hall, have
Browns Almanac for 1870 This is one of the
cheapest and neatest combinations of almanac
and diary that we know of.
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It Contains No LAC sULPHUg-No SUGAR
Of 1EAD-No LlTEAaGE-No NITRATE
Of SILVER, and is entirely free from the
Poisonous and Misunderstanding Drugs
used in other Hair Preparations.
1T is sure to supcrsede and drive out of
the community all the POISONOUS PRE-
P4R1TIONS nOsc in ase. Transparent and
clear as crystal, it sciU not soil the finest
fabric. No oil, no sediment, no dirt per-
fectly SAFE, CLEAN, and EETTCIENT-
desidera.unas LONG SOUGHT FOR, and
FOUND At LAST!
1t colors and prcvents the Hair from, be-
coming Gray, iHports a soft, glossy appear
cnce, T'cnioees DaRdyuf. is cool and refresh
sa0 to the head, checks The Hair from falling
OF. Gi'd restores it to great ectent trhe,s pre-
asaf"rclJ lost, i1geveHts Headaches, cures all
HDMors, c"f0neous eruptions, and ssnnot-
"sGf Rect. ONLT 10 CENTS PER BOTTLE.
10 ia secured :Is The Patent OG;ce of the
Cnifed States By De. 6. SMITH, Paten.ce,
CT0fon junction, Bass. Prepared only by
Pa0CTER BROTHERS, GLOUCESTER, MASS,
To a-Ioin oU orders should be addressed.
So9t. 6y cN fTst-c!Gss Druggists aud Fancy
Goods DcaIcrs. TIC GeRUi,se is Y,,,t yD IA, a
Panel bottle made expressly fo,. 1t, srith the
name Of he article Jyo,c,, Ia. tho o,ass,
4sG Jcn1 DIWCgiGt fer Natures
Hair 1ceSt0TGtise, and take
No Other.
SOLD BY ALL THE DRUGGISTS IN MAINS
s3mjan1 is
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PORTLAND THEATRE.-The entertainment at
the Theatre last night was very amusing one
and drew very good audience. The trained
birds and cat were the features of the show,
and their tricks elected the heartiest applause.
The feats of legerdemain were very fair. We
can commend this show, for it has some real
merit to back it. Children are not only inter-
ested in the feats of the birds, but adults also,
who can hut admire the patience of the man
who has taught them and the instinct of these
little specimens of the feathered creation who
have learned to go through such wonderful
performances. The distribution of gifts seemed
to give universal satisfaction.
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AS an evidence of the resources and increase trsfc
OF the section of country through which this road
runs, we present the following Official Statement
OF the Surplus Agricultural Products Shipped from
the State OF Iowa by the different railroads therein
during the year ending April &c. 1869 just issued by
the Secretary of State:-- -
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FOE .S1LEy
q @-j.nce,S Sale

VHREE OFFICE DESKS and ONE BAGA-
L TELLE TABLE to he sold low at private sale
ja6d7t 70. BAILEY is ExcbonTa ~
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lNKlEEYy1I KKlEY 1ISl11I!gsSsM1eeH@=Hs 1IgSoMe@

IIOR FAMILY USE. Simple, cheap, reliable
Il Knits everything. Agents wanted Circr',
and sample stocking free. Address HINKLEY Ns.I
TINGsMACHINE Co., Bath, Me. ~oe1e5ty
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BRIEF JoTTINGs.-T Miantonomoh, Ter
ror and Alaska have not yet sailed for this
port.-The Una Masked Ball will come off at
City Hall the first night after the Peabody
ceremonies are over.-The picture of the late
Mr.. Orlando M. Marrett in the Mercantile Lii
brary has been draped in mourning all
the stores exhibit fine photograph of the late
George Peabody.-Mr. Moses Winslow, who
was accidentally poisoned, arrived home last
night entirely recovered.-The funeral of Mr..
Marrett will take place from his late residence,
No. 80 Deering street, at IL P. NJ to day
1t is reported that a new map of the city of
Portland in its proposed enlargement is about
completed. 1t includes parts of the towns of
Cape Elizabeth aud Westbrook. In Cape Eliz-
abeth it takes in the Iron and Kerosene Works
running southeast, near to Mr.. Nutter's
brick residence, then east, taking Knightsyille
and Ferry Village.-Walking suits of dark
green are stylish and fashionable.-A new
bridge across the harbor to Ferry Village is
being talked Of to complete annexation "A
rubber ring with an oval centre containing a
monogram of the wearer is the latest freak of
fashion.-The weather yesterday was all that
could be desired. The thermometer stood at a
high figure for this season of the year, and the
light snow that fell Monday night melted, away
rapidly. We are having an open winter
Peanuts cure liver complaint. Is that the
reason why they are SO popular with the
"gods?"-The flag on Mechanics Hall was at
half mast yesterday out OF respect to the late
| Simeon Hall.-Several of the members of the
| old Portland Light Infantry, dressed in the
familiar white uniforms, with bearskin caps,
| will act as guard of honor at Mr.. Mari ett' s
funeral
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-11-15
RETHANY COLLEGE.

TIME THIRTIETH SESSION OF THIS
L Institution will commence on MONDAY,
the 18th of SEPTEMBER, ls7O, and terminate
on the 18th of June, 1871. 1t is romantical-
ly situated in the midst OF he beautiful
and healthy hill-c.untrv OF the " Panhan-
die" OF West Virginia, easily accessible by
railroad or river and surrounded with the
most favorable influences for student life.
1t has property In Endowment, Build
ings, Apparatus, Library, &C. OF over $780,
OOO, and Is thus enabled 10 sustain faculty
and furnish facilities for thorough educa-
cation OF the very first order.
AMPLE EACCoMMoDATIo are provided for
both public and private boarding, and un-
furnished rooms will be let 10 students who
wish TO board themselves.
COURSE OF ISsrRUCTIoS.-l. Regular Lit
erary Course, including the Ancient Lam
guages, for the Degree OF Bachelor OF Arts.
2. Literary and Scientific Course for the
Degree of Bachelor OF Sciences. 3. The
Course for Master OF Arts. 1. The Course for
Master Of Sciences. D. Special Courses in
Practical Chemistry, Civil Engineering, &C.
Detailed Information as to these Courses
will be found in our catalogue.
APPARATUS AND MUSEUM-The lnstitu-
ton has a complete set Of Philosophical
Apparatus, and students who wish II are
trained in the use of Field Instruments
also thoroughly fitted up Labratory, for
practical instruction and work in Chemical
Analysis, and an ample Museum for the
study of Natural History.
TERMs.-TuItion, $50 per session. Board
ing from 81 to S. per week. Unfurnished
rooms S. per session TO each student pre-
pairing for the Ministry. Free tuition To
ons of Ministers of the Gospel OF all de-
ominations.
For further particulars apply for cata-
que to Professor c. l.. LooS, Secretary, or
W. X. PENDLETON, President,
Bethany. West Va.
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About Quiz.

Very few words ever took such
rur, or were saddled with so many mean
ings as this monysyllable; and, however
strange the word, t is still more strange,
SAYS a writer, that not one Of our lexl-
cographers, from Bailey to johnson,
ever attempted an explanation, or gave
a derivation of it. The reason is
very obvious; it is because it has no
meaning, nor is it derived from any
language in the world ever known,
from the Babylonish confusion to this
day. When Richard DAILY was pat
entee Of the Irish theatres, he spent
the evening of Saturday in company
with many Of the wits and men OF
fashion of the day; betting was intro
duced, when the manager staked
large sum that he would hear spoken,
all through the principal streets Of
Dublin, by a certain hour next day,
Sunday, a word having no meaning,
and being derived from no known Ian
guage-wagers were laid, and stakes
deposited.
DAILY repaired to the theatre, and dis
patched all the servants and supernu-
meraries with the word "quiz," which
they chalked on every door and every
shop window in town. Shops being
shut next day everybody going TO and
coming from their different places
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HAVANA.
Rebels Court Martialed.
Fight Between the Meteor
and BOuvet.
Prussian Vessel the Victor.
banquet for the Officers Of
the Meteor.

HAVANA, November 1.-THE court
martial in session here, has condemned
to death all leaders Of rebellion, mem
bers Of various Cuban Juntas and all
other persons who have been instru-
mental in rebellion, but who now are
absent from Cuba. The estate OF all
such will be confscated.
On Monday, the 7th, the Prussian
war steamer Meteor, carrying three
guns, and the French war steamer Bou-
vet, carrying five guns, entered this har-
Dor. The Meteor sailed out again after
the French mail steamer Nonvean
Mond had sailed, but the NAL steamer
Immediately returned fearing that she
would be captured.
On the night Of the Sth the Bouvet
left port, but waited outside for the
German war vessel. After the expira-
ton Of the twen;y-four hours time pre-
scribed by law the Meteor followed, a
naval duel having been. arranged be-
tween the officers before starting. The
Spanish war steamer fernando Cortes
accompanied the two vessels. The
Meteor had a crew Of GO mea and the
Bouvet So The Bpuvet was ten miles
beyond the ofing, Upon the coming
out of the Meteor she steamed inwards
towards the neutral line. The Bouvet
opened the contest, firing five shots,
which the Meteor promptly returned.
The Bouvet attempted TO board the
Meteor In this she was unsuccessful.
Her rigging became entangled, carrying
away her main and mizzen masts. The
rigging falling with the masts became
entangled in the Meteor's crew. AT
the same moment the Meteor sent a
shell into the inside OF the Bouvet,
smashing her steam pipe. The Meteor,
by reason of the disabling of her screw,
became unmanagable and the Bouvet
finding quarters hot and capture certain
il she waited until the Meteor could
disentangle herself, set sail rapidly and
made for port, the Meteor continuing to
fire. Meanwhile with fair wind the
Bouvet was enabled to cross into Span
ish waters before the Meteor could dis
entangfe her screw. At this time
fernando fired a gun as a signal
that the combat had closed. Both
fought bravely. The Meteor was &C
corded the victory. Both vessels are
now in port repairing damages The
Meteor had three killed and one wound
ed, and the Bouvet had only three
wounded. The Germans in Havana
are much elated with the affair, which
caused intense excitement.
The two Prussians, Carbonier and
Thomesen, killed in the naval engage
ment, were buried here on the 10th, the
German merchants attending the fu-
neral in body. 1t is now said that the
Bouvet left the scene of the fight under
steam and sail. The German residents
are arranging grand banquet for the
officers of the Meteor.
HAVANA, November l4.-M. Car
raccas dates to the I'd inst state that
the Steamer Virgin and the Schooner
Billy Rutts were in Venezuelan waters,
closely watched by Spanish man-ot-
war, it being suspected that they had
arms for the Cuban Insurgents.
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The Presidents Visit to Philadel-
phia-statement OF Its Objects
PennsyIvania to be Represented In
the Cabinet.
New YORK, November l4.-The Iri-
bme's Washington correspondent tele-
graphed last night as follows: When
the President lett here, Friday evening,
it was given out semiofficially, that
his visit to Philadelphia was strictly
of a private nature. 1t is learned, how
ever thathis visit is not merely private
but has strong political significance
which will be fully developed soon after
his return. The Presidents friends as
sert that he is anxious to have Pennsyl-
vania represented in his cabinet
having so expressed himself on
several occasions lately; that his
present visit to Philadelphia is
for the purpose Of consultation
with some of the leading men that
hit and proper selection may be agreed
upon from many elements Of the Repub-
lican party of that State. Pennsylva-
mans who have been visiting the Presl-
dent lately have been making the point
that as New York is hopelessly Demo
cratic and Pennsylvania strongly Re
publican the latter State should have
the preference in the Cabinet positions.
The President does not agree in the
assertion that New York is hopelessly
lost to the Republican party and will
not allow her to go unrepresented in his
Councils. He does admit, however, that
Maryland is thoroughly Democratic
and that the recent victory Of B. Gratz
Brown in Missouri makes what used to
be termed the Border States unit
against the Republican party, conse-
quently nothing is to be gained to his
administration by giving to these States
the most powerful office in the way OF
political patronage, within his gift. 1t
has been understood that Cresswell will
retire from the office OF Postmaster
General, and that Pennsylvania will
be appointed in his stead. This state
ment is from the Presidents own parti-
zans and should be considered trust
worthy.
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PRUSSIA.
Arrest ola Banker for Subscribing
10 the French LOan-Oficial Report
of the Defeat at Orleans.

BERLIN, November l4.-Herr Gutten-
bach, a banker of this city, has been
arrested for disloyalty. His offence con-
sisted in subscribing for a portion of the
new French Loan. The Prussian Gov
ernment has permitted Canrobert to re-
side at Stuttgart, in Wurtenburg, with
Marshal LeBeouf, at Bourn, in Rhenish
Prussia, and Bazaine at Aux-La-Chap-
elle-Achin, near the Belgian Border.
VERSAILLES, November l4.-General
Vondertaun in his official report to
headquarters here announces that In
tn, battle before Orleans, on the 9th, he
lost II officers and SCI men killed and
wounded. The French admit that their
loss was 1000.
VERSAILLES, November 9.-The Ger
man forces here have received scarcely
any reinforcements since the fall Of
Metz, except the 18th and 4th divisions
Of Wertemburgers who were sent west
ward soon after the capitulation.
A change of plan has occurred at
LYONS. An immediate attac'l on the
civ is threatened by the Germans.
The recent firing from the guns on
the forts at Paris show that they have
far greater range then hitherto suppos-
ed. Shells from these guns, yesterday,
reached and demolished the German
works beyond Vile de ARRAY. The
military authorities here are increasing
their severity and cruelty toward the
civil functionaries Of the city.
The parties lately captured from a
balloon are still held prisoners.
Ats council held on Monday, Bis
marck strenuously advocated the shoot
inc of all captured balloonists. -
4 number of civilians at Versailles
have been arrested by the Germans be
cause Of alleged communication with
Paris. They have been sent to Germany
as prisoners OF war.
General Trochu daily marches out
fifty or sixty battalions under the guns
of Mont Valerian. The Prussians are
hourly expecting him to make a grand
sortie