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The Portland daily press., 1871-12-30
DOMINION OF CANADA.
THE CHOLERA SHIP.

THE CHOLERA SHIP. wa
HALIFAX, Dec. 29.-The investigation of the
conduct of Dr. Gussip of steamship Franklin
continues. t-i-l ~ =
Pilot Graham's evidence confirms the report
that there were % deaths from cholera while on
the voyage, and there were deaths while the
ship was in this harbor and the bodies thrown
overheard. The physician who attended pa
tients at Cherzetcook testified that the disease
was Asiatic cholera.
The brig Jos. Landers from ST. John is a To-
tai wreck at Two Rivers.
tf GREAT BRITAIN.
s THE WORLDS SENSATIONAL
LONDON, Dec. 29.-[World Special Alarm
ed at Gladstone's tendencies, the conservative
section of the liberals led by the Duke of Som
erset and discount Halifax are seeking to form
coalition with the Tories for the purpose of
electing Mr. Bouverie Speaker of the House
of Commons, instead of Brand and to compel
the retirement of Gladstone SH
QUEEN VICTORIA TO HER SUBJECTS. "a
This afternoon the papers publish a letter
from Queen Victoria, in which she says that
she desires to express her deep sense of the
touching sympathy exhibited for her fami-
fy by the whole nation at the illness of her dear
son. The universal feeling shown by her peo-
pie during the painful and terrible DAYS of the
Princes illness, their sympathy with herself
and her beloved daughter, the Princess of
Wales, and the general joy manifested at the
lnprOVemenJ IN the health OF the Prince, has
made deep and ineffaceable impression up
on her heart. The manifestations of the peo-
pie are nothing new to her for she met the same
symphty ten years ago, when similar illness
removed the main stay of her life-the wisest
and kindest husband that ever lived. Her
gratitude Of tie Thess5 81 ass
and concludes the letter with the hope that her
faithful subjects will continue to pray for the
complete recovery of the Prince.
FRANCE.
MORE TROUBLE BETWEEN THE GERMANS AND
LONDON, Dec 29.-An attempt was made on
Sunday night in the town of Charleville, in the
Department of Ardennes, to assassinate the
corporal and trumpeter belonging to the Bava-
rian regiment, quartered at that place. The
wound received by the corporal it is believed,
will result in DEATH. The German authorities
have commenced searching into the affair The
reported outrages upon German troops in the
occupied departments have caused the issue of
orders providing for the severe punishment of
all persons guilty of such offences. The mas
ter of the college in Vitrylc Francars has been
seized and held as a hostage, because some of
the students under his charge manifested their
disapproval of the presence of German soldiers.
- UHE MILITARY BILL. -
PASS, Dec. % The committe of the Assem-
bly, ON the reorganization of the army proposes
to make the term of military service five years
on active duty, four years in first reserve and
six years in secondary reserve.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-30

THE FIRE RECoRD.-The number of fires
and alarms in Portland for the year 1871, were
&c. a list of which is given below, with amount
of loss and insurance The total loss is $109 6S8,
with insurance to the amount of S95, 053; loss
over insurance, $14,635 The loss in the calen-
dar year 1870, were $76,275, with 43 alarms; in
surance not known. .sta. NV t3tf
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New York stock and Money Market.

NEW York, Dec. Electromagnetic 109. Money
at 1-16 q per cent. Sterling Exchange 1891; do
short 1899. Stocks very strong. State bonds firm.
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Administrators Sale.

DY virtue of license from the Hon. John A.
ID Waterman, Judge of Probate within and for the
County of Cumberland, shall sell at public auction
at the store of +. y. Bailey & Co., Monday, Jan.
1st 1872 at ten oco in the forenoon all the house
hold furniture and goods in said store belonging
to the estate Of William Woodbury., consisting OF
Tables, Chairs, Carpet Mattresses, Bed, Bedsteads,
&c.
Terms cash. ~
.-f.f FREDERICK FOX,
Administrator of Estate Of VIM. Woodbury. with the
Will annexed.
F.O. BAILEY & CO., Auctienccrs.
Dec 29-dtd
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As the wonderful child violinist Egera An
tonini gives concert at City Hall on Friday
evening next, assisted by other first class tai
ent, we copy the following from a Boston pa
per of yesterday:
ga social gathering was held at the residence
of Mr.. G. NJ Finnotti Qtalian Consul) Brook
line, at which were several well-known per-
sons, including the French Consul p. S. Gil
more and others. Egeria Antonini, the young
female violinist, 10 years old, performed and
her efforts were accounted remarkable. She is
to perform at the concert in the Cathedral next
Sunday evening.
The concert alluded to is to be given at the
new Catholic Cathedral by 100 performers un.
der the direction of p. S. Gilmore, and this lit
tie lady is to be leading violin soloist. This
Cathedral will seat 1000 persons
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-30

ColNTY TEMPERANCE MEETING.-The Cum
berland County Temperance Association met at
the Methodist church, West Cumberland, Thurs
day, at p. m, and continued in session through
the afternoon and evening. There was a fair
attendance from Portland, Falmouth, Cumber-
land. Windham, Casco and Gray Rev. David
Boyd. G. w. G. T. of the Good Tempiars, was
also present. The President OF the Association,
E. HI Starbird, Esq, occupied the chair. Prayer
was offered. by Rev. Mr.. Williams, of Portland
S. A. Strout was elected Secretary pro tenn Re-
marks upon the aspects of the cause and its
needs, especially rs to what measures ought to
be adopted to secure the better enforcement OF
the law, were made by Mr.. +. G. Rich, Rev.
Messrs Chase, of Gray, Williams, OF Portland
Sanboru, of Cumberland, and Boyd, OF Rock
land, Messrs. Maybury, of Casco, Sawyer, oil
Portland, Hall, of Cumberland, Strout OF Fort
land, and the President. Several of the speak
ers urged the Importance of temperance WORK
among the children, and all agreed that public
sentiment must be raised to higher standard
before we could expect to see the law thorough
ly enforced. The speaking was earnest, hope
full and inspiring. Delegates were elected to
the State Convention next month, as follows
Gen Neal Dow, e. H. Starbird, Hon. w. H,
Vinton, Rev. b. Freeman, John I. Walton
Oliver ID. Dyke, Luke Brown, and Doctor +. S
Hall. The exercises of the meeting were inter
spersed with excellent singing by the choir o
the church.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-30

THE MISSING PENSION CHEcKs.--On the Sth
inst, twenty-five pension checks for persons in
this city, and five for Thomaston were mailed
by Mr.. Blanchard, the U. S. Pension Agent in
Portland None of these checks have been re-
ceived and it has been supposed that they were
stolen from the mails Facts have just come to
light, however, which render this improbable
and give different clue to the missing checks.
1t appears that on Saturday morning, Dec 9Th,
the usual express mail was received by steamer
Lewiston from Portland. A parcel of letters
for Rockland was received by Mr.. Weeks, the
express agent, and as the hour was very early
and no one would be at the post Office for some
time, Mr.. w. locked this parcel in the isafe at
the office on the wharf, intending to bring them
up when he should go down again. Meantime,
on the arrival of the Boston boat, an hour or
two later, Mr.. A. B. Simons, the express mes
senger on the boat, took from the safe the par
cells left for him by Mr.. Weeks, and also took
by mistake this parcel of letters. On ascertain
ing the blunder Mr. Weeks reported the mis-
take to Mr.. Pillsbury, the deputy postmaster,
and telegraphed TO Mr.. Simons, ut Belfast, and
ascertained that he had the missing parcel.
Here the matter seems to have been lost sight
of till day or two ago. Mr.. Weeks perhaps
supposing that the letters might have been re-
turned by mail. fi-.1.f.ll..l 7a ..It..N .r. md .
| MIR. Simons, the unfortunate messenger, new.
| er reached Bangor, having been killed ON the
| 9th by the upsetting of the Winterport stage
It's conjeotured that the missing parcel may
| have been left at one OF the express offices be
tween Belfast and Winterport, or possibly il
may have been on Mr.. Simon s person or in hi,
! possession at the time of his death Mr., Weeks
has made careful inquiries of all the agents oil
the river and it is probable tit win be recover
ed. There is little doubj that this parcel con
tanned the missing pension checks,-Rockldnt
II Gazette, =. E'.T VI. ~ q. F.
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r. X. HUNT,

r. X HUNT,
Commission Merchant and AuctiOneer
MO 316 Congress ST., will sell every evening large
~ assortment of Staple and Fancy Goods. :
Goods will be sold during the day in lots 10 sIil
purchasers at wholesale prices. Cash advanced al
description of goods. Consgnments not limited.
February IL, 1865. diff ir ..-.t-
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

A VERY extensive transfer of real estate will
be made this morning at the auction rooms of
f. o. Bailey & Co. The property offered by
Messrs Emery & Mattocks, assignees of the
bankrupt estates of Jabez c. Woodman and
Nathan Woodman embraces some of the best
paying real estate in the lower part of the city,
an elegant mansion on Green street, and val
liable corner lot on Bracket street, while a rare
chance for speculation is offered in a large tract
of land in the neighborhood of the kerosene
Works and some very valuable lots in Deering,
on the Back Cove road. ..,-. II Ed
At the same time and place large tract of
land in Eau Claire and Clark counties, Wis
consin, will be disposed of, together with con-
siderable interest in shipping belonging to the
estates of N. NJ. Woodman and Clement Little
john. r"',A
MANUFACTURERS sale of elegant Silver Plat
ed Ware at auction will commence this morn
ing at 10 o'clock, and continue until sold, at
store No. 307 Congress street. The ware is
from the reliable manufactures of Wilcox,
Meriday & Holmes, Booth & Hayden, and
comprise their best goods, q large part being
quadruple plate; also a large line of Cutlery.
A New YEARS dinner will not be complete
not first class one-without q can OF those
nice oysters at Tmmons & Halves, No 10 Mar
ket street. ..
f. o. BAILEY s. Co. will commence the sale
of lands belonging to the estates of Nathan M
Woodman and Clement Littlejohn at II O'Clock
to-day at their salesroom. The property EN-
braces land in Stroudwator, Deering, Portland
and Wisconsin. The same firm will also sci
the estate in common of Jabez G. Woodmar
and n. NJ. Woodman; also the estate of thu
| former. a,--r
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CITY. AND VICINITY.

New Advertisements To-Day.
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Bowdoin Alumni-Amual Dinner.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Houses to Let-Wm. ii. Jerris.
Webster's Dictionary-Bailey & Noyes.
Notice-Samuel Dmgley.
Peaks Island Steamboat Co.-F. Skillinge.
Portland q kennebec Il. X. Col. S. Cushing.
Maine Central II. r. co... S. Cushing.
Wanted-Cook
Young Man Wanted-C. r. Chisholm & Co.
Wanted-Partner
Sealed Proposas-J. w. Lawrence
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-30

The writer distinctly remembers the visit of
the Band to Augusta The Augusta Rifle Grays
was the crack company of the Kennebec val
lew and had in its ranks some of the wealthiest
and most energetic young men of the Capital,
many of whom, now living there are among
splendid uniform of grey with black trimmings
and the men were armed with the finest rifles
we ever saw. The novel idea, of a military
band in the singing seats called out an ex-
tremely large audience, and we shall never for
get the solemn grandeur of the music that af
ternoon. Perhaps we had special pride in the
Band, for it had come from our native city, and
the faces of many of the members were as fa-
mliar as those of personal friends. We have
some amusing personal reaollections of these
concerts but they would not interest our readers
The price Of tickets to them was, we believe,
12i cents.
FED left Hallowell for Belfast at Z
o'clock; showing very fast; rode two hours
commenced raining; one of the most disagreed
BILE days i ever experienced, We arrived in
Belfast late in the evening; did not perform on
account of the rain and mud, ourselves being
upset once on the road. T. -.. r. rHs
Belfast, Feb. Had considerable trouble in
obtaining place to give concert in; but final
two dollars and coaNipg the hogs of Belfast
not meaning Messrs Lancaster and some others
who politely and generously assisted us in fitting
UP the hall and lending US lamps tGod bless
them.) - .a.
proceeds of concert and hall .......S21 S0
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MORE TROUBLE BETWEEN THE GERMANS AND
FRENCH.

Weather Report, Dec. %, ID p. M.
War Department Signal Service, U. S. Army, Di-
visions of kilograms and Reports for the benefit Of
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NEW YEARS NIGHT.-As has always been
the custom, New Years night will be given up
to entertainments of various kinds, and the at
fractions offered ON Monday evening, are in no
way inferior to those of previous years The
different entertainments will no doubt be very
literally patronized, and mirth and enjoyment
will be the browning features of the occasion.
At City Hall, the grand Ball of the Portland
Light Infantry will be perhaps the chief at
traction to the community at large The mu-
sic will be furnished by Chandler's full Quad
rifle Band, and judging by the past success of
this veteran company in similar undertakings
the Ball Monday evening will no doubt prove
to be one of the most brilliant affairs of the
season. rse
The friends of the drama and the admirers of
fine acting, will no doubt be attracted in large
numbers to Music Hall, where the favorite ac-
tress, Miss Dollie Bidwell, supported by Mr.
Wallace Britton and Bidwell and Wilkinson s
dramatic company, will appear in the new and
brilliant play, entitled ''The Pretty Panther ="
AT Fluent Hall Prof. Stone will give the last
of his entertainments in this city. and those
who have not yet witnessed his marvellous ex-
periments should not fail to attend. The
usual number of presents will be distributed
among the audience.
AT the Newbury street church the anniversa-
ry of the Emancipation Proclamation of Presi-
dent Lincoln, with appropriate and interesting
exercises Addresses will be made by Rev. NJ.
III. Williams, of Plymouth church, Mayor
Kingsbury and other gentlemen, and the men,
DRY of this great event should be sufficient to
H.
attractions to be found elsewhere.
These public entertainments together with
the numerous social gatherings and anniversa
ries, will afford ample opportunity for enjoy
ment, and the first night of the new year will
to great extent, be free from all trouble ant
anxiety which the future may have in store.
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Friday, FEB. 3.-At7 o'clock started for BAN
cor. where our friend Henry Morrill, had pro-
Yided City Hall for our use, at which place we
nerformed to a small audience, and were adj
yysad In repeat Saturday evening, which we did
to about tie same number, Millerism and tenn
succeeding Succeed any better for we were, obliged to
get the use of the Court House Tor the temper
snee folks as they MAJ On and would not let Us
have it on any other conditions 4..LL-
Proceeds both evenings. ,....,.',,,i.' Saad5 ~
Expenses Gncluding ride, ......''..', zz,eo '-
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Sons OF TEMPERANoE.-Portland Division
No. 95, S. of T., last evening made choice of
the following officers for the next term:-E. G..
Allen, w. p; Ella Bonney, w. A; Loring
Lombard Recording Scribe; Lizzie Waite, As
sistant do; j. D. Thomdike, Financial Scribe;
Thomas w. Burnham, Treasurer; Henry Towle
Chaplain; Frank Carter, Conductor; Julia p
Sawyer, Assistant do; H. S. Burgess, Jr, 1.
s.; George L. Warren, o. s.; A. H. Waite, A.
Rowland, f, B, Hanson, Trustees for the en-
suing year. ....l
1t was Mrs. Francis Lorlng that was elected
w. p. last week to fill the vacancy oocasioned
by the resignation of H, Towle, ,.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-30

A New YEARS dinner will not be complete
not first class one-without can OF those
nice oysters at Timmons & Halves, No. 10 Mar
ket street
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-30
WASHINGTON.
MAIL SERVICE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Since the 4th inst.
mall service has been placed upon twenty-nine
new railroads or extensions of old ones, max
ing in the aggregate 96S miles of railroad COM
munication utilized for postal service.
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ANNIyERsARy.-TheP Portland Cadets pro-
pose to celebrate their second anniversary on
Thursday evening next at City Hall by a
concert by the full Portland Band, followed by
fancy drill by members of the company and
a social dance. They hope to see many of their
friends present. -u. .#
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Brief Jottinxs.

Brig Don Jacinto, Capt erosion, of Portland
arrived at New York yesterday afternoon from
Cette, France, with a cArgo of wine. She had
been ninety-two days on the passage and her
arrival will relieve the anxiety of those who had
friends on board.
The Monitor announces that the ''red flag of
the International Worlzingmen's Association is
soon to be unfurled in Portland as measures
have been taken for the organization of sec
ton here.
There were no criminals before the Municipal
Court yesterday
Rev. M. 81. Williams will lecture before the
Young Mems Christian Association at Ply
mouth church, Sunday evening at o'clock.
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-oo''' - % - - ~ = ~ '%-1'''
Sunday 29M.-Attended the Universalist
Church in the afternoon and played in the gal
several gentlemen to 60 by way Of Belfast to
Bangor, we concluded to go, after repeating our
concert at Hallowell by request on Tuesday eve
ming. On said morning we assembled again at
Mr.. Hodges; could get no house but the hall
attached to his house. "a j. .s.I.-rft
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Oto VI Auh'ic. 80 - - - YUM
Jan. 26-Embarked for Hallowell, and with
out any accident arrived at the Hallowell House
at 81 o'clock A. M. After discharging our load
proceeded to business. After some trouble we
obtained the use of Town Hall.
Proceeds Of concert. ..................S7.53}
Expenses. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1850
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Bath, JAM 24.-At 3 O clock started with all
hands for Bath, where we arrived about O. clock
A. M 1t being a still morning. and Millerism
prevailing, the people thought the second COM
ing had arrived when we played into the village
on top of the coach Twill now state and re-
cord fact which think is not ON record be-
fore, of Universalst Society refusing their
house for concert, which we can pass to the
credit of Dick Smith, one of the committee.
We finally had the use of Mechanics Hall
very small XII.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
Praise Out Of the Mouth Of
Babes.

One dark and stormy night mis-
sionary-his horse jaded and he him
self wet and weary-had been for
some time looking in vain for light
in the lonely woods. At length he
saw q faint glimmer through the
trees; it came from a small log cot
tage. On entering the cabin he
thought he had never seen SO wretch
ed place cold, dirty, and almost
entirely without furniture. In one
corner was a ragged bed, on which
lay a pale little girl. She was very
i'll and a great sufferer, yet not i'm
patient. She smiled, and thus show
ed that peace was in her heart while
her body was suffering with disease.
From under the pillow peeped lit
Tie book; it was the New Testament.
An agent from the Bible Society
had left it in that desolate place.
The missionary inquired, 'Can you
read this book?" ''Yes,sir." Can
You understand it?'' "a great deal
Of it, sir. l see there how Jesus
Christ came into the world to save
sinners. He said, Suffer little chill
dren to come unto me and forbid
them not, for Of such is the kingdom
of heaven In the dark night, when
l lie here and cannot sleep for pain,
II think OF my Saviour and heaven,
and He seems TO be saying, Suffer
that little child to come up to me,
and forbid her not l am soon 60
ing to be with Him forever"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
New Advertisements.
WALTHAM So =
W = ES.
New

| The extensive use Of these watches for the
last fifteen years by Railway Conductors, Engi-
neers and Expressmen, the most exacting Of
watch-wearers, has thoroughly demonstrated
the Strength, steadiness, durability and aecu-
| racy of the Waltham Watch. To satisfy that
class in all these respects is TO decide the ques-
tion as to the real value of these time keepers.
More than 500, 900 Of these watches are
now speaking for themselves in the pockets OF
the people-a proof and guarantee Of their
superiority over all others.
The superior organization and great exten
Of the Company's Work at Waltham. enables
them to produce watches at price which rem
ders competition futile, and those who buy any
other watch merely pay from p to 90 per cent.
more for their watches than is necessary.
These time-pieces combine every improve
ment that a long experience has proved OF real
practical use. Having had the refusal of nearly
every invention in matchmaking originating g
in this country or in Europe, only those were
finally adopted which severe testing by the most
skiIlful artisans in our works, and long use on
the part of the public, demonstrated to be essen
tial to correct time-keeping-
Among the many improvements we would
particularize;
The invention and use Of a centre -pinion of
peculiar construction, 10 prevent damage TO
the train by the breakage of maln-sPrlngs- Is
orieinaI with the American Watch Company
who. having had the refusal Of all other con-
trivances, adoaSed FoGg's patent piniOa as be-
in e the best and Iaultless. -
Hardened and tempered hair springs. now
universally admitted br " atcl1makers 10 be the
best now used in all grades OF Waltham
Watches.
All Waltham Watches have dust-proofca
protecting the movement from dust, and lessen
ing the necessity of the frequent cleaning
necessary in other watches.
Our new patent stem -wlnder. OK keyless
watch is already decided success, and great
improvement on any stem-winding watch in
the American market, and by far the cheapest
watch OF its quality now offered TO the PUBLIC.
To those living in portions Of the CnitcdS States
where watchmakers do not abound. watches
with the above mentioned improvements which
tend to ensure accuracy. cleanliness, durabili-
ty and convenience must prove invaluble.
The trademarks of the various STYLES made
by the Company are rs follows:
Asnerieaa Wa.oh Co.. Waltham, Mass.
Ann. HdtcI Co., " altham, Mass.
american Watch Co.. Crescent ST., Waltham.
Mass.
j poleton. Tracy 6 Co.. Waitham. Mass.
American Watch Co. Adams ST., Waltham,
Mass. .-------f q p -. -l---A A---
Falkiaa Wrtch Co., Waltham, Mass.
p. S. Bartlett, Waltham, Mass.
Wm. EHery. Waltham. Mass.
Homo Udtch Co., Boston, Mass.
Examine the spelling Of these names careful
ly before buying. ANY variation even OF sin
gle letter. indicates d counterfeit.
For sale by all leading jewellers. No Watches
retailed by the Company.
An Illustrated history OF matchmaking, con-
tanning much useful Information TO watch
vearers sent TO any address on aDDlicatiOn,