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The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27
PENNSYLVANIA.

GREAT FIRE IN PHlLADELPHIA-NINE FIREMEN
KILLED.
PHILADELPHIA, July 26.- The sugar refinery
OF Newhall, Boyce & Co., seven stories high,
filled with valuable machinery and large
stock of refined sugars, was burned tonight.
During the fire the rear walls fell on an ad-
joining building, crushing it and carrying
down nine fremen, all of whom are believed
to be killed. All the surrounding buildings
were much damaged. The total loss is esti-
mated at half million.
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27
NEW HAnPANIRE.
FIRE AT GORHAM

FIRE AT GORHAM.
CONCORD, July 26.-The house and barn of
A. H. Gerrish, at Gorham, were consumed by
fire this afternoon. Loss $4,000. Insured tor
$2500. The fire communicated with tract of
timber on the opposite of the Androscoggin
river, which is still burning.
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

THE LATE AFFAIR AT BACK COVE DRAW
We are pleased to learn that the statement
of Conductor Phlbrook of the G. T. road in re-
gard to the SO called accident at the Back Cove
Draw few days ago proves to be substantial
1y correct. The matter has been thoroughly
investigated both by Henry Bailey, Esq, the
Superintendent, and T. H. Cooper, ESQ, the
Assistant Supernte ndent, and they ind that
the rules of the roal were strictly observed at
the time. 1t is very natural for passengers to
Imagine at times that they are on the eve of a
serious accident, particularly when they hear
the whistle OF locomotive at an apparently
unusual time, and we have no doubt that our
informants in regard to this affair furnished
the information in perfect good faith and with
the impression that something was out OF the
way, but after the thorough investigation that
has taken place we feel it but just to inform
the public that there we're no real grounds for
the statement.
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IMPORTANT 10 sHir owsrRs.-Mr. Edward

fHff oSthNT To SHIF OWNEHS-Nur' EdWuFu
+. Sherwood, he agent for the English Lloyds,
has received Information that at general
meeting of the members of Lloyds on the 11th
of May resolution was adopted, that on and
after July 1, 1870. payment upon policy of
insurance upon which loss has been adjusted
shall be made on the seventh day after the set,
tlement of such loss.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
A Choice Security.
zREsE4ANEH BOMBS
Seven Per Gent. Gold,
FREE OF GOVERNMENT TAX.
First Mortgage Esozalls
(CopPoN Or REGIsTEREDj OF
.Neac- YORK. & Osaceyo
Midland Rail Read b?

$50 MILES ARE DONE AND EARNING NOW
ABOVE EXPENSES MORE THAN Tue INTER-
EST ONTHAT PORTION OF THE NOR rGAGtD
DEBT, and mote than the interest ON all the bonds
that can be issued up to date.
The completion OF new road enables US to offer for
sale more of these bonds. No bonds can be issued
on road under construction, and on finished road me
issue is limited TO $4,000 per mile.
These bonds are des'rab an investment for
many reasons the most prominent of which are:
fTS': Behind tn. m and iortifying them is q paid
up capital OF nearly 100000.
.oecpmd The roa is a new great trunk line run
ning brtween the New York Central and Eric Rail-
wavs, and Shortening The distance seventy miles,
xhLry great distance properly considered, and one
'naI l; an,ne would render his road east success
1hsrd: lhe cost OF building the road is twice tho
mortgage, and railroad is real estate of neft
tle, anu u g od for anything, is always Increasing
best character at halt value. The cost of s;anTo
track is about S4O,0GO per mile; mortgage, $50 Oto
Beses In his case, the real estate is in existence
Fourth: The Mortgage Bonds on every railroad
running out of New York City are good and inter-
est is promptly paid on them.
FVfh: Tie total interest liability of this great
railway over four hund, ed miles in length will he
but $4,000 Gold, per annum after the whole line
expected, will exceed ills.
- Il consideration Of the gross receipts of the New
York Contra and Eric Railways will be all that is
necessary we believe to con vince parties that the
Midland will net, after all expenses a much iarger
sum than its interest debt.
THE .sATE OF INTEREST.
These bonds pay seven per cent. in cold free OF
United states income tax and this, with gold at 15,
rational person could expect a SAFE INVEST
MENT WITHIN OUR OWN STATE TO be offered
on more liberal terms than these,
THE BONDS.
The bonds have 25 years to run; are issued in de-
nominations OF $l,000; bear Seven Per Cent Inter-
est IN gold tree OF income tax Couoon or Regis
tered, with interest, payable semi-annualy in New
YORK, on the 1st OF May and 1st OF November.
PRICE: PAR AND ACCRUED IN.
TEREST.
Pamphlets, circulars, &C., may be had on appli-
cation.
DUPEE. BECK Dc SAYLES.
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27
WASHINGTON.

THE POSTURE OF ENGLAND IN THE WAR.
WASHINGTON July 26-Baron Gerolt has
received the following dispatch from his gov
ernment: Public opinion in England is favor
able to North Germany but the government is
not favorable. She acts with the neutrality
law against North Germany'as she did against
America with the Alabama
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

Among the vessels are the Coming and
sadie" the two fastest sloops probably this
side OF New York, aud We do not doubt that
they would give the crack sloops of the New
York Club all they could do to beat them.
To-day, probably, the fleet will continue on its
way to Mt Desert
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27
EndOrsing she Bon is.

10 WS EIltOF OJ We FreSS:
I was pleased to see the remarks of "Stock- :
holder" in your yesterdays edition, as to the
piOpriety of the cashiers of the banks of this
city, vouching for tho character of certain
Western Railroad Bonds. My attention was
drawn to the matter several days ago by read
ing the advertisement, and L satisfied myself
as to the facts in the case. I am glad Stock
holder has drawn public attention to it, be-
cause as il stands it has bad look. The fact
is, so far as one bank is concerned there never
was any leave given for the use of the cashiers
name What is true of that bank have no
doubt is true of all the Others. An effort was
made to secure the favor of the Cashier allud-
ed to, and he has promptly declined. He had
no time to investigate the matter, and did not
desire to, and promptly refused to authorize
his name to be used in regard to the superiori-
ty of the article to give his time to the nves-
tigation Of ths proof. He had enough else to
do; yet the name was used. An act of pre-
sumptiOn that can hardly be justified.
In what has been said above, do not by any
means intend to pass upon the excellence of
the bonds named; very likely they are all that
is claimed for them. They are not question
in this article. But the point is, the impropr-
ETY. of our Cashiers certifying to their high
character by their names. In that line, our.
cashiers should keep clear of any entangle-
ment. They stand very high in this commune
ty, and should only-with the large trusts con-
fded to them-walk in the path in which their
duty lies. Then, when they do speak, it will
be with effect. I hope and believe therefore,
that like the cashier of whom have spoken,
the names of the others have been used in a
forward manner, and if so, I trust the cashiers
will repudiate the act. DIRECTOR
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27
NORTH CAROLINA.

GOV. HoLDEN's CONTEMPT OF THE SUPREME
COURT.
RALEIGH, July 26-Gov. Holden refuses to
surrender to Chief Justice Pearson the citizens
OF Allamance county arrested and held by
Kirk through the Governors orders. Kirk
has now in custody over 100 citizens, and it is
said that Gov Holden has ordered a military
commission to assemble at Yanceyvlle to try
them.
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27
Foreign Markets.


LONDON, Juiy &c = 1130 A NJ. - Cor soils so for
money aud account.
American securiues-United States 5-20's 1852 at
Sl4 do 1865, old S14; do 1867. 81; U. S. 1G-4Os 70
Erie shares l59 lllilos Cehtral shares 1O3 Allan ic
and Great Western shares 81.
LIVERPOOL, July 26-11. 30 A. M-Cotton quiet:
sale sales lot0o bales; Middling uplands sad Middling
orleans sgd. Corn3's Pork lz0s. Lard 73s 3D.
Red Western Wheat los tor No. 9.
LoNDoS, July 26.-2.3O M.-Consols sai for m or
ey anu account.
American securties-U. S. 5-2Vs 1862, 81; do
1865, old, 81: do 1857, 81: U. s. 10-40s S0J. Erie
shares Is. Illinois Central shares 1902.
LIVERPOOL, July IS California Wheat lis cd |;
Red Western 9s 4d; Red Winter los ID Receipts of
Wheat nor THREE days l000O quarters, of which 5 1000
are American. Flour 25s 6d "a 26s Cd. Peas 39s d,
Lard buoyant at 7is. Bacon Cos tor short ribbed
middes, and 59s 81 for Cumberland cut. TalIow ass
Cd.
LONDON, July 26-5P. NJ Consols S9l for money
and account.
American securites-U. S. 5-2O's, 1862, 81; do
1865, old, 81: do 1867, s05: U. s. l0-4Os 70. Erie
shares 10. Illinois Central shares 1Q2. Atlantic q
Great Western shares n.
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

SEBAGo WATER.-If you want Water Pipes
put In your house you cannot do better than
call ON c. M. s. H. L. Plummer, II Union
street. They will put them in neat and cheap
Will also furnish Rubber Hose to their Gus
toners at manufacturers prices uly9dtf
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

PORTLAND YACHT CLUB.-At meeting of
the Portland Yacht Club held on Monday
evening" the regatta committee reported that
she course assigned for the regatta was as fol-
lows:
First and second class yachts to start, at sig
nal gun. fred from the Commodore's yacht,
from the Breakwater, pass Spring Point Ledge
TN the starboard hand, thence past Cushing 8
Island on starboard hand, through White Head
passage, around Halfway Rock, keeping it on
the starboard hand, up round Bulwark Ledge
and in to starting point through ship channel,
IL distance Of about % miles.
The third class yachts will start from same
point as the other classes, proceed round Green
Island, up round Trundys Reef and return to
starting point by ship channel, distance of
about IS miles.
These courses may be altered before the 18th
Of August, the day of the regatta.
Time will be taken at the Great Eastern
wharf at the time OF starting and returning
No change in ballast will be allowed during
the race. Yachts may set foresail, mainsai
and gait top sails before starting, aud carry
only the complement Of men allowed by the
sailing regulations of the club
The following prizes will be awarded: Tt
first class yachts, 1st prize, $50; second priz'
$50 To second class yachts, 1st prize $40; Q
prize $25 To third class yachts, 1st prize 500
I'd prize $40.
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

IF you wish for India rubber hose go to
Cooper q Co.'S 100 Federal street. They keer
all kinds of Plumbing materials, and sell
them as low as at any store in the city. Try
them. Nav eff
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

COUNTY INsTITUTE.-J. B. Webb, County
Supervisor, will hold the County Institute at
Bridgton, commencing August Sth Farther
notice will be given in few days
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

FATHERS AND MOTHERS, if you desire to
save your boys flom drowning, call at j. M.
Todd g. Co.'S, 76 Middle street, and see new
Patent Life Preserver. Boys ca: learn to swim
in ten minutes; the best thing out.
iy26-d1w M. G. Dow, Agent for Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

Ii you want nice juicy steak get the Amer
lean Broler of G. G. Tolman, Agent.
iy25eod2w
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

JOB PRINTING. your orders for Job
Printing to the Daily Press Printing House
where they will be promptly attended to at the
lowest possible rates. VIM. NJ. MARKS
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27
T'ds PRINTERS.

A FONT o: NEW BREWER TYPE t212 lbs.i can
Il be purchased at the PRESS OFFICE, PORT
LAND Maine, at Great Bargain!
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

CAPE ELIzABETH.-A Post Office has been
established at Ferry Village and Thomas B.
Grant appointed Postmaster. 1t will be sup
piled once day from the Post Office in Port
land
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

HEALTH AND RECREATION Wishing to af-
ford all an opportunity to enjoy an excursion
this beautiful weather, 1 shall sell Panama hats
for $1.5O and other thin hats in propoton.-
Only think of it!
jy251w SHAW, 147 Middle street,
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27
Domestic News.
Great Fire IN Philadelphia.
NINE FIREMEN KILLED.
England to Repeat Her "Neutral-
ity' Policy.
MAIN E..
BANGOR THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
SDecial DiSDatch hv Waetarn TVnio, ;,o

MAINE.
BANGOR THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Especial Dispatch by Western Union Line.
BANGOR, July 26.-The semi centennial of
Bangor Theological Seminary has drawn hith-
er good attendance of the alumni aud friends
Of the institution. The exercises of the Rhetor-
ical Society last evening and the examinations
to-day have been well sustained Prof. See
lye's address this evening ON The Power of
Ideas was listened to by large and gratified
audience. On Wednesday DR.. Ponds histori-
cal address will be delivered and the meeting
of the alumni is TO take place. T.
[To Associated Press.l
RAILROAD MATTERS.
BANGOR, July 26-The Directors of the
Maine Central Railroad arrived here on spec.
lal train this evening on a tour of inspection.
They proceed to Mattawamkeag tomorrow
morning.
NEW YORK.
CITY AND VICINITY
NEW YORK, July 26.-The heat is slightly
less oppressive to-day, but the number of cases
of sunstroke many of them fatal, were fully
equal to yesterday. More than 150 deaths have
occurred from sunstrOke in this city thus far
during the month.
AhO Ouodu y cuuGd VI tlllS City to-day received
dispatches from Gen. Comelio Porro reported
yesterday assassinated by his own men.
Gen. +. Burke and staff of the legion of ST.
Patrick, Joseph Paul, formerly head centre of
the Fenian Brotherhood and other leadipp
Fenians of this city left this evening for Bos-
ton to be present tomorrow at gathering at
East Cambridge of the Fenian military organ
ization of Massachusetts.
The steamer Vile de Paris, which arrived
this afternoon, reports last night between 10
and II o'clock, with the wind blowing good
breeze from the west, $50 miles east of Sandy
Hook, passed vessel showing two red rockets
and supposed to be the Cambria. .-
DELIGHTFUL SITUATION.
The waters and shores of New York harbor
are fast becoming an intolerable nuisance in
consequence of the great number of floating
and decaying carcasses of animals deposited by
the offal boats of the city in the lower bay. =
The beach from Bay Ridge to Fort Hamilton
battles all description. The purifying carcass
es of CATS dogs, horses, &c., are washed up In
all directions. Almost close under the resi-
dence of DR.. Cochran,a "a health officer of Brook
lyn, there is exposed to the burning rays of the
sun three dead horses, besides other animals
and last night the stencil was insuferabe.-
The residents along the shore are armipg and
declare their intention of shooting the work
men on the boats at the first opportunity if the
nuisance is not speedily abated,
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

New Sork SfOck and Money r1Rrket.
NEW YORK, July 25-Wornino.-Gold opened at
III advanced to 1929 and then fell eff to 1914
1l0s. avg =
"a better "N
opened dull and heavy, but after call
NEW YORK, July -AFernoon-Wall street was
uui' this afternoon Money trokers being absent
IN consequence of the intense heat and no important
Eurol can advices being received
.. Iod advanced to 1914 on the rumor that the Bank
ord d Would shortly raise the rate OF discount,
100000. VIII Take out W
:, Money continues plenty and easy. SterIing '. ~
Smange ar lower at lOs3 1929 tor long and iiCa "a 1lCa
ior ,rsat snort: cable transfers 1I14 a Iii A
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

NOTICE is hereby gwen that the subscriber ma, mas
~ been duly appointed and taken upon herseii
the trust of AdmnstrariA of the estate OF
CHARLES T. THOMES. lfte of Harrison
in the County OF Cumberland deceased, ana gwen zen
bonds as the law directs All persons haVihg gi ue
mands up0n the esi ate of said deceased, are equr
Ell 10 exhibit the same and all persons naeptca 10
said estate are called upon to make payment 70
'7' FRANCES B. THOMES, Admx.
Harrison, July 9Th, 1870. J!iewaw
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

The enterprsing printers, Gosse, Newhall s,
Co., have procured to be drawn for them by
Mr. Thomas Chapel, City Civil Engineer, a
sizeable and perfect map Of the city of Portland
as it is day. The numerous changes in our
city during the past few years have left us
without an accurate map, and this comes in
the right time. The map will be engraved in
the highest style of the art, and 1000 copies of
it will be distributed gratuitously. Its beauty,
accuracy and value will secure for it q promi-
nent and permanent position in all offices,
counting rooms and public places. A limited
number of business cards will be inserted in
the border, and those so fortunate as to secure
positions there may regard themselves as val
uably advertised.
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

PORTLAND CoMPANY.-At the annual meet
ing of the Portland Company, held yesterday
afternoon, the following gentlemen were chos-
en- Directors for the ensuing year:-J. B.
Brown, S. E. Spring, Fl. M. Payson, H. N.
Jose, R. Cram and E. Fl. Daveis.
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27
WHITNEY
MEATS Foot Harness Soap,

NlLS, Blacks, POlishes and Soaps the Harness at
~ The same time. Wholesale by
JAMES BAILEY & CO., 162 Middle St.
Harness Makers, Druggists and GrooeIs keep IT,
*DyGsn3m
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

STOCK market dull and heavy with decline on the
aeadine shares equal to a per cent and ON PAN
ANA per cent, selling down to IS against 92 yes
day, New York Central and Lake Sh re led the
market on the downward turn.
Il, Inc Executive Committee of the National Erie
STOCK Exchange this morning directed to dis
pose OF tue lease OF their building on Broad street.
M M'en mas nearly forty lone years longer to run, and
ence. ~ ~
G. me following the closing quotations Railway
oil Mi,
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rrH Fl PRESS
Portland and Vicinity.
New Advertisements To-Day.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Excursion. STEINER Decatur.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Groceries, &c. IF. o Bailey g. Co.
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Special Notice. -. Portland Bridge.
DR.. Bcknells Syrup.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
The Portland Star Match Co.
Cigar Store. Taylor & Co
Propo ais. Geo. p. w scott.
Wanted. Boy.
Wanted. -. Salesgirl. "A, B. Butler.
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

MAINE CENTRAL RArLRoAD-2 horses, bxs ma
ehinery lot Of goods. ear cattle, l54 bdIs dowela,
70 lambs, 40 bdls b.. OH handles 40 bxs sundriss
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

YOUNGER BY TWENTY YEARS IS THE AP-
rEARANcE of the man of fifty, or the lady Of
never mind how many summers-after he or
she has charmed away the gray hairs with
PHALoN's VITALlA. Pleasant, clear and
transparent No sediment.
Sold by all druggists and fancy goods deal
erS. iv0Saod1w
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

o. o. FAT meeting of the Lodges and
Encampments OF Odd Fellows last evening it
was decided that the members would meet at
Odd Fellows Hall at six O clock Friday morn
ing and a procession would be formed, the
grand officers of the Grand Lodge on the right
escorted by the Encampments and followed by
the Lodges and proceed to the boat and escort
the Unity Lodge to the Falmouth for break
fast AT 8 o'clock the procession will re form
at Odd Fellows Hall and march to the Fal-
mouth whence they would escort the Unity's
to the City Hall where an address of welcome
will be delivered by Mayor Kingsbury. At
ten o'clock the Order will procsed in the Chas.
Houghton TO Little Chebeague, where grand
c!am-bake will be partaken of and the boat
will return to the city at four in the afternoon.
In the evening hop will be given at the City
Hall, music by the Portland Band.
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

A New ADVERTISING DoDGE.-Every time
a lady who uses fragrant SozoDoNT she adver-
tises the article. The state of her teeth is a
certificate of its excellence. No spot darkens
their surface, no impurity clings to them, the
cushions in which they arc set are rosy, ard
the breath that swells through them is sweet
as the breeze of June.
"SPAULDINGs GLUE" useful in every house.
jy25eod1w
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

PERSONAL. funeral of the late Captain
William Wallace Deane will take place from
st. Luke's Cathedral this afternoon at four
O'clock. The Washington Herald says of him:
Captain William w. Deane, late of the 18TH
United States Infantry, who died at his resi-
dence on New Jersey avenue, Friday evening
was widely known in the army, especially
among the troops who served at New Orleans
and in Eastern and Middle Tennessee. He
served long time as A. A. G. of volunteers,
and as Post Quartermaster at Russell Bar
racks in this city, in 1867 and 1868. He was
noted for his engergy, endurance and remark
able capacity for hard work; and it is to those
qualities that he owes his untimely decease.-
He was only about thrty-eight years of age, but
the intense labors and terrible exposures of
the war completely undermined constitution
naturally of wonderful vigor, and so one more
is added to the long list of ma, ,tyrs. But so
long as any of Captain Deane's contempora-
ries, either of his schoolboy days or his mature
life, most of which was spent 10 the army, con-
tnue to exist, so long will endure the memory
of man who was the soul of honor and gener-
osity, companion whose ready wit and un-
failing good nature will be inseparably con-
nected with many a weary march and many
dismal campfire vigil, and brave, faithful,
and effective soldier, of whose memory his
country and State may we'll be proud.3
The Portland daily press., 1870-07-27

The Globe to-day speaking Of the projsc,ed
secret treaty says that it embodies the PROPOSE
tionS made at the close of the war of 1866. Its
publication at the present moment is coDse-
quently unfair and mischieveus.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-06-27
A DANGEROUS MADMAN.
ALunatic Loose and Exceedingly Fierce.


About 9 o'clock on Wednesday forenoon, says
lunatic by the name of Gaines, at Longview,
rent the iron bars of his cell, and beating down
with his frantic strength all opposition escaped.
Gaines is a farmer and resided formerly near
Cleves, in the western part of this county on
the line of the /. and G. Railroad. He is a man
of powerful muscle. For the last two or three
months he has been very manageable. When
ever he has been given work he has done it
cheerfully. Much of his time has been
spent in the garden, working on the Longview
premises. 1t was thought he was nearly well.
Day before yesterday morning some fury seemed
to take possession of him. He became un-
anageable-manitestly dangerous. His attend
ants succeeded in enticing him into cell, with
iron grated windows, where he was at once
locked mp. The laundering of his feet at the
door the attendants counted only AS so much
helpless cage. Such & thought as his breaking
out did not enter their minds. For him iron
bars were as withes to the giant who bore on his
back the gates OF Gaza How he broke them
is a wonder 10 all, but that he made room for his
escape was oSularly demonstrated. Outhe dashed.
with q maniac fire blazing and flashing from mis-
red, glaring eyes, A couple of attendants
stood in his way and tried to prevent his ESCAPE.
They were as children before the hammer-like
blows of his fists. Another attendant ran to the
help Of these two, and was stretched senseless.
with cash in his head from the stroke of a
short club the maniac had gathered up. By this
time no one was disposed to stand in the way
of the mailman. He escaped, and was soon
out of sight. Yesterday evening he had not
been even taken or captured. It Ia supposed he
has gone TO his old home, near Cleves.