The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-09-26
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York papers denying that he received any COM
missions from the opera company's salaries,
and fiercely assailng Jim Fisk for his vanity.
The fight is to be transferred to the Courts
The population of New York is SS5, 026.
A shooting affair took place in New York
Friday night between conductor and two
passengers on Third avenue car. The car
was filled with women and children. Two of
the combatants were wounded. All three were
arrested.
The New York Sun says of Missions concert
which did not come off Friday night that there
was the same great attendance, splendid sing
ing and enthusiasm ON the part of the audi
ence.
The Spencer Exchange building at Saratoga
was burned Saturday. 1t was occupied as
stores and offices. The total loss is estimated
at $35 O00
Secretary Boutwell, is expected to arrive at
Washington on Monday, when Acting Secre-
tary Richardson will return to his judicial du-
ties.
Commander J. c. B. DeKeifft has been Or
dered to the Kittery Navy Yard.
Louis Ayrestan, recently Cuban represen-
tative at New-Y York, was captured in schoon-
er at Cayo Romano while attempting to return.
He was tried by court martial, found guilty
and shot.
Norman f. Newton Brighton cattle brok-
err, has failed. Liabilities $4,000, Of which
1900 is borrowed money
Boston has sent delegation of members of
the City Council to st. Louis, ostensbly to in
spect the market system of that city.
The liberal Republicans of the 4th Missouri
district have nominated Col. VIM. E. Gilmore.
of Springfield, for Congress.
Twenty French vessels have arrived in the
gulf of Lubbock.
Important Cuban dispatches have been re
ceived at Madrid. The Captain General an
nounces the near approach Of the submission
of a class of the people TO Spanish rule When
that has been completely effected he will ac-
cord them new liberties, among which will be
the privilege to send deputies to the Constitu-
ent Cortes at Madrid, as is al present the case
with Porto Rico.
The supposed robbers of the Lime Rock
Bank at Rockland have been indicted and will
leave Belfast on Monday under a strong guard
Much credit is due the Sheriff of Waldo coun-
ty for his courage and independence in the
matter.
urday afternoon, four cared boats, three miles,
the Courtney crew beat the Lennox crew; time
70 minutes and seconds.
The Yellow Stone exploring expedition
reached Helena, Mont, on Friday on the re-
turn trip. One of the party was lost in the
forest on Yellow Stone Lake. The height of
the falls Of the Geysers aud the locality of the
lake were accurately determined. A full re-
port will soon be published.
On the 14th inst, sixty miles from Salmon
river mines, George Mercer was killed by
Jacob Paynter in gambling difficulty.
Two French gunboats, the Britomarte and
Gremont, are now cruising off New York, and
another is reported off Montauk Point. 1t is
reported that more will join these the coming
week. A large number of German vessels are
delayed, and the North Germany Consul has
sent to Washington to protest against what he
considers violation of international law.
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of the
United States, at Baltimore have resolved that
it would be unwise to make new regalia for
any purpose. The right of ballot in lodges of
degrees of Rebekah was refused. 1t was de-
cided that the wife Of a suspended member
cannot hold membership in Rebekah Degree
Lodge.
Resolved, That unmarried daughters of Odd
Fellows shall not be admitted to the privilege.
The appointed Grand officers are Rev. j. w.
Venable, Grand Chaplain; S. w. Coyce, Grand
Marshal; James Smith, Grand Guardian; f.
E, Chamberlain, Grand Messenger. After the
Grand Sire was indicted into office he deliv-
cred an eloquent address and the Grand Lodge |
adjourned sine die.