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The New York herald., 1871-12-11
HIGHWAYMEN AT WORK.

Thomas Higgins. laborer, twenty years Of age,
residing at 2s7 West Twenty street; Gregory
crane, also laDorer. residing at the same place;
Michael CuTley, coach driver, OF 241 West Twenty.
seventh street, were arrested by Oiicer Phelan, OF
the Twentieth precinct, upon complaint OF Charles
Osgood, OF "a West Twenty NTH street. who charges
that while IN saloon in West Twenty seventh street,
waist and forcibly took watch from him, valued
at $32. They were arraigneJ before Justice Cox, at
Jefferson Market yesterday morning, and pleaded
not guilty 10 the charge, but were held for examina-
ton in default OF 81, ,U0U bail.
The New York herald., 1871-12-11
SERIOUS RUNAWAY ACCIDENT IN NEWARK.

Between one and two O'Clock yesterday, while a
gentleman, whose name could not be ascer
tained, was riding In conveyance through
Becker street, Newark, accompanied by his
vile and son, the horse took fright ana
becoming unmanaga0le, darted OF AT breaKneck
pace up the street. All three persons were dasned
out, and more or less seriously hurt. The gentle
man was rendered insensole, and mad to oe placed
In charge OIL medical man. HIS wife and enid
were not so badly injured. The wagon was
smashed 10 pieces.
The New York herald., 1871-12-11
BROOKLYN MERCANTILE LIBRARY.

A new bulletin OF books Just issued by the Mer-
camille Library shows that there are now nearly
forty thousand volumes on the well kept and de-
servedly well patronlzed shelves OF that fine nsti-
tuuon. fbe bulletin gives the titles Of 800 Eng
lisn and American publications, and statistical ln
formation pertaining thereto. Tue circulation OF
books eleven months IN 1871 was lO, 6oi ~ 1870 1t
was lao,
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NEW YORK CITY.

AT quarter to six O'Clock yesterday morning
Eliza Murthar, who was confined at the Eighth pre-
cinct station house OH q charge OF petty larceny
attempted to commit suicide In the cell by hanging
herself with pocket handkerchief. Sne was dis
covered by the doorman OF the station house and
cut down before life was extinct.
John viert, twenty.iour years OF age, and n ma
tive Of Ireland died In Centre Street Hospital He
was In the employ OF the New Jersey Central Rail-
road Company, and on saturday evening was acct
dentally crushed between two cars In New Jersey,
ana fatally Injured. Coroner Keenan, was notified
10 hold an inquest
The ladies' fair, In Aid OF ST. Stephens church
and charities, VIII open In the basement OF the
church, East Twenty eighth street, to day, at three
y. NJ The fair Is in charge OF the ladies OF the con.
purchasing articles OF beauty and utility for the
tables. The object Of the iair Is to help TO defray
the expenses Of church improvements and charities.
Meinhold Kayser, who was mistakenly mentioned
yesterday In the Police Court reports as charged
with stealing stationery. was really the plaintn In
the case and caused the arrest OF the man VINO
was committed, having discovered him In the act
OF pileriuQ from his store at No. 1853 Broadway.
Mr.. Kayser Is one oi the firm Of II. M. Kayser n Co.
and Is a highly respectable aud wel-to-d0 German,
who would as soon cut or his right maud as steal.
The body OF the man found day or two since in
the dock foot OF Desbrosses street was yesterday
recognized that or John Kelly twenty. eight years
OF age and born In Ireland late pilot OF the tow
boat James A. stevens. few nights ago Kelly,
VINO lived IN Albany, started out on the pier, from
winch some pianks mad been removed AMI IA ling
through was drowned. The friends 0i deceased
allege tnat the ferry company are censurable az
nothing worse for leaving the pier In such an un-
safe condition. The remains ol MI. Kelly were
taken 10 Albany last evening.
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DRINKING DISTURBANCE.

At two O'Clock yesterday morning two young
men, named Edward Manning and Philip Saxton,
had ON altcrcston about some drinks In saloon on
Eighth avenue. when Manning stabbed Saxton
over the right eye and seriously injured him. Man
ming was arrested. and Saxton's wounds were
dressed by the surgeon IN attendance.
The New York herald., 1871-12-11
BROOKLYN INDUSTRIAL FAIR RECEIPTS.

The Industrial School Pair at the Academy o
Music has been great success The managers fee
Justly proud OF this fact. SO well they may, II
view Of the figures. The grand total foots vi
k7.22O.
The New York herald., 1871-12-11

An indignation meeting OF the "lnterGationalsf
was held yesterday afternoon In the hall corner of
the Bowery and BeecRer street. The meeting was
called 10 order at three O'Clock, and every seat and
corner was nlled with u respectable and intelligent
class OF men and women.
Colonel Benne took the chair. After q few re.
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meaning the International Workngmen's AssOcia-
ton. UnJer this was printed, In large, black LETT
tcrs on green ground,

meaning tne international WOrkingmenS ASSOcia-
ton. UnJer this was printed, In large black let
ters on green ground,
{ The spirit OF the Commune expands rs the axe
<0f the executoner falls upon the necKs Of the
$martyrs.
The first prisoner brought to the bar at the station
house was
George X. Allen. He said lie was forry-one years
OF age, born IN the United States and painter by
profession. Alter HIM came
william McGreg0r thirtyonc years OF age, q
native OF London aud a Jeweller by profession. he
said he delegate lU the International Conven-
tion and lived ut $40 sixth street.
Frederick Mattern fifty two years OF age. Born
In Bresiau, Sicia. "A musician 10y profession, but
he has been lateiy keeping an apotlecary's snop
Melrose. Harlem. lie Is now living At No. ST.
Marks place.
Justus Ii. Schwab, twenty-five. Born in Frank.
fort.on the. Main and living at li0 avenue A.
John Halbert, ihirty-two years OF age a native Of
England, and painter by profession. lie lives at
40y West Forty-ourth street.
1heodor II. Banks, tweuty.scven years Of agc a
painter by profession and native OF Nova Scotia.
lie Is now living at 335 East Sixteenth street. This
gentleman - the secretary OF the Painters Union,
and was ~ one time grand marshal VI the associa-
ton In this city.
Mr.. Banks was liberated when he assured captain
Byrne his OBJECT IN being present was TO endeavor
to dlssuadc the men from paradng.
number OF ladies' called at the station house in
the evening to visit the lnternauonals AMI give
them refreshments.
HERALD REPORTER
was permitted short interview with Mr.. Allen.
From time To time during the evening large
crowds OF people gathered IN the nelghOorhuod OF
the station house and excitedly discussed the sub
ject OF the arrest Of the Inter nationals and inc
Oners Will he taken 10 Jefferson Market Ponce Court
this morning Tor examination 10y the foice JUSTICE
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opportunities with Wnlcn was sure 10 Dc 0SSaIeu
ASSAULT UPON TIE TAxMANY RING.
should certainly have done e SO nad oeen nere, ior
sailants Of that party. had, however ano her task
before me, and determined not 70 fatigue myself
over what was being suficienty well attended TO by
other people. But on my arrival nome, which was
luckily on election day. | at once addressed myself
10 the duty which had been invited 10 assume as
to the arrangement OF these matters.
REPoRTER- What action did you take2
Mr.. WuKES-Three days alter my arrival went
10 three or iour cities OF the East aud saw some OF
the most distinguished members OF the republican
pa whc @ sess sson ana he M e
ing forces OF the campaign Tney were approved. l
then went with them In other auarters-tfe Middle
StaIes-am0ng another class OF politicians and
they were there approved aso Finally, went to
Washington. There, after conierring with con
feeling. that through them mad possessed myself
thoroughly with The views OF their associates in
some distant sections OF the country addressed
Personal FRIENDS AMONG THE DEMOCRATS
Of the Senate and tue House, SAYING 10 them that
mad some views to express to the democrats In Con-
gress on the part OF prominent republican gentle.
men wno were opposed to the reelection or Gen.
eral Grant. which would be happy 10 have an op-
porunify TO indicate n they would invite them 10
call upon me that evening at my rooms at the Ar
hngton Hotel.
THE MEETING OF THE cOSsPrRAroRs.
You have already seen .pablshed sketch OF that
interview. ! will only say upon tnat subject now
eighteen OF the most prominent democrats in Con.
gress-are every OF them at liberty 10 express
ALI fllal TOOK place, though i am not. can say,
however tnat opened the business OF the occasion
by stating that proposed TO do all the talking at
tie meeting: that desired to see them, with the
view of maksng full and frank explanation OF fne
course wllcf the reform republicans intended 10
pursue In opposing the reelection OF General Grant:
mat did not dc sire TO inqnire into their
their intentions on TO induce then TO enter into
any agreement or Coaitlon Win US ior that pur-
al, that we lnlended tC DO, satisfied that sense OF
their own interest wou, induce them 10 take such
action n various points % lne campaign as would
nep the result wnich VIC desired 10 accomnl,sn;
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09
Fair Play is n Jewel.

There seems TO be a desperate movement
making against the Cumberland and Oxford
Canal property. But is it not well, before the
City Government goes further in this on
slaught upon an institution that is still of
great Importance to the city of Portland, to
have hearing upon the merits of the case?
Il may otherwise make a faua pas of itself,
and become more of laughing stock than
just and dignifed power.
The CIV, without any shadow OF authority
it is said, has pulled up portion of the c..nal
to suit itself. The peaceable remedy of suit
has been resorted to by the Canal Company,
which is now pending to settle judicay the
rights of the parties.
The P. & O. railroad has again laid its
ravenous bands upon another portion of this
company's property, without a shadow of
right, as it is said and with them suit is
pending 10 determine the rights of the par.
ties. The city has aided this railroad to the
extent OF S750,OC0 bonus, with the certainty
that if that road can be made success, TO d.
vert no inconsderable amount OF the Canal
Company's business from it, and with GER
tainty OF destroying, also, no nconsider able
amount of the needful income of the Grand
Trunk railway, and Rochester railroad COM
pany.
Then again, the city has patronized The
construction, at an enormously eXtrayaoan
COST Of water works from Sebago Lake by
which seven-iOld as much water will be drawn
from the Lake yearly, than the whole supply
used by the Canal Company, and so reducing
the water OF the Lake that for weeks before
closing the operations of the canal, the canal
could not draw water enough through its up-
per level to pass boats that were only two
thirds loaded, and although the canal INNER
lock was closed many days earlier last fall.
than in years before, from want of water. and
has been so kept closed constantly euer since.
because the water supply of detective works
through an unprecedented drouth in the Lake
also, and the action Of irosts, has been short
and annoying to customers, the hue and cry
has been set up without the slightest founda
ton, that the Cumberland and Oxford Canal
alone is responible for all the disappointments
ofthe Water Company's customers,and for all
the other denominations of which grumblers
not accustomed to minding their own busi.
ness, have proclaimed the Canal responsive
for.
The Canal Company will be found equal to
protecting their own rights and correcting the
thousand and one ISLANDERS against it. But if
the City of Portland thinks to get rid of its H.
legal acts, or the p. d o. railroad thinks of
getting rid of its illegal acts, or the Water
Company thinks OF covering up its deformitics
oy joining in an onslaught upon the Canal
property, each and all will find themselves
oop.ohted by facts that ought to make them
s,,ns,nnt,, Vi Tue effort, and will gain neither
p'opei's HOT reputation from it.
ONE WHO KNOWS.
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09
Bachelors Hair Dye.

rhis splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world;
the only true and perfect Dye harmless, reliable in
stantaneous; disappointment; no ridiculous tints;
remedies the i'll effects of bad dyes; invigorates and
gvss the hair soft au1 eautitul black or brown
Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers, and properly
applied at Bachelors Wig Factory, IS Bond st,N.Y
June 9-1s70sNd1yr&w
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09
Cherrv Pectoral Troches

RuShtOn'S Cherry PectOraI TrOcnes
will be found superior to all others Tor Coughs Colds
Asthma Group and Bronchial Difficulties generally,
exceedingly palatable having none of that nauseat-
ing, unpleasant, cubeb taste; very soothing and act
like charm. Also Rushton's IF. w Cod Liver Oil,
for Consumption, Scrotua, &c. The Oldest. purest
and best in the market. Use no other. Sold by
Druggists generally. oc2Ssn-d& wGm
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09
M A Il r. 1 X u .

In this city, Feb. 8, by Rev. DIR. Smaller. Edward
Is. Winsow, OF Westbrook, and Miss Alice j. Lea
witt, of Portland.
In Boothbay. Feb. 5, A G. Otis and Miss Nellie NJ.
Mahoney. Also, Osborne Pinkham and Julia A.
Hodgdon, all of Boothbay.
In PittstOn Feb. g. Richard B. Caldwell, of Gard-
ner, and Miss II. G. Lawrence, of Pittston
In Camden, Jan. 26, Jos. W. r. Gould and Thank
full q. Young.
In Waldoborc, JAN 1s, Geo. W. Bowers, OF South
Thomaston, and Ellen A. Mank, of W.
In Lewiston, Feb. 6, Jas. A. Farris, OF Biddeford
and Andell Leavitt, of Athens.
A. Reynolds.
In Palmyra, Feb. 2, Edward f. Rowe and Tose
phne r. Lenterst.
In Hope, Jan. 80, G. T. Curtis and Miss Carrie M.
Barrett. ~
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09

These bonds are secured, first by First Mort
gage the Railroad itself. its rolling stock and all
equipments; second. by First Mortgage on its
entire Land Grant, being more than Twenty Two
Thousand Acres CT Land to each mile of road.
The Bonds are free from United States Tax; the
Princip Il and Interest payable in gold the prn-
cipa at the end OF Thirty years, and the Interest
Semi-annuaily, at the rate ot Seven and Three
tenths per cent. per annum.
They are issued in denominations of 800, $500,
$1,000 $1,000 and 1000.
The Trustees under the Mortgage are Messrs. Jay
Cooke. of Philadelphia. and j. Edgar Thomson,
President of the Pennsylvania Central Railroad Co.
These Northern Pacific 7-30 Bonds will at all times
before maturity, be receivable at Ten Per Cent Pre-
mium Tor 110 in exchange for the Con- pany's lands
at their lowest cash price.
In addition to their absolute safety, these Bends
yield an income larger, we believe, than any other
irst-class security. Persons holding United States
5-2O's can, by converting them into Northern Pa
cities, increase their yearly income onethird, and
still have a perfectly reliable investment.
HOW TO GET THEM.-YOur nearest Bank or
Banker will supply these Bonds in any desired
amount, and OF any needed denomination Person
wishing to exchange stocks other bonds for these
can do so with any of our Agents, who will allow the
highest current price for all marketable securities.
Those living in localities remote from Banks, may
send money, or other Bonds, directly to us by ex-
press and will send back Northern Pacific Bonds
at own risk, and without cost TO investor. For
further information, pamphlets, maps, etc. call on
address the undersigned, or any OF the Banks or
Bankers employed TO sell this Loan.
FOR SALE BY
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09
FOREIGN PORTS

Sid fm Beyrout Dec so, barque Shawmut, Lord. for
Boston.
Ar at Malta Sd ult. barque Adeline Adams, Lea
witt, Arecibo
Al at Messina nth ut, barque Young Turk, Nick
crson, Cadiz.
Sid i'm Leghorn nth nit. sch Georgctta Lawrence,
Robinson, New York.
Cid Gibraltar It'll ut, barques Scud, Crosby, Tor
Messina: Fury, Loud. Naples.
In port 18TH brig Mary M Williams, Pickett, from
Messina for New York. repg.
Ar at Flushing 18th ult, barque st Marys, Halo
well, New York.
Ar at Liverpool 9Th inst, ship " storer, Bryant
New York.
Ar at Vera Cruz 2sl ut. brig u NJ Merritt, Eaton
At Tuspan nth ult. sch Kate Wentworth, Adams,
for New York, ldg.
mouth, ar 9Th; sch Clara Smith, Keen, Tor New
York; and others.
Ar at st Thomas 18th ult. brgf Cyclone, Nevins,
Trinidad; land sailed 18th Tor Turks islands, 10th,
Clara z Gibbs, Parker, New York.
At Cape Haytien 18th ut, brig Annie Eldridge,
Clifford. from Boston, disg.
At Ponce 26h ult. schs Keokuk. Gates, for NYork,
lde; Ella Harris, tor New York, wig.
York.
Ar at Trinidad 10th ult, brig R NJ Heslen Jones,
AT at Cienfuegos 2sth ult, brig Centaur, Stanley.
at Havana LIST inst. brig Beaver, Hoffman, ior
Portland, ldg.
Ar at Sagua 25th. barque Yumuri johnson, New
York.
SID 9th, sch L M Knowles Clements, Key West
Ar at st John, NIB. I'd inst, sch Sapho, from Port
Ar at do I'd, brig L wadsworth, shackford, from
Portland.
Cid 4th, sch Mary Bliss, Matan.as.
SPOKEN.
Jan g. lat 20 So Ion 70 49, brig Signal, from Cien-
Jan 81. lat q 81 lon "a 81, sch Manua Loa, from
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09
DOM EsTnC PORTS.

GALVEST0N-cd 3Ist. ship Haze. Evans, Liver
pool; sch Kaimar: Lambert, New York.
NEW ORLEANS-Old I'd inst. sch j 5 inarabam.
Packard, New York; VIM Fisher, Lyman, Ruatan
Below I'd, sch David Babepck. Colcord. New York.
Sid tim SW Pass LIST. ship Richard McManus; bark
Megunticook; I'd, ship H Southland. Invanboe
MoBILE-Ar I'd. barque Henry Knight. Gilkey,
KEY wEST-Ar 9th ult. sch Pet,el. Curtis New
SAvANNAH-Cld 9Th, sch Mabel Hall, for Darien
DARiEN-CId sd. schs Lizzie Carr, Gilcl,rist, for
Havana; Grace West. Lord, Earbadoes.
BALTIMORE-Ar 9Th. sch City Point. Trott, I'm
Ar 9Th, schs Ca.co Lodge. Pierce. St Pierre; Har-
riet Baker. Webber, New York.
Also ar 9Th, narQue o NJ Hume, Mitchell, FIN New
Of Annapolis bth brig Lewis CLARK.
oeH S :hD
ems Liverpool; schs Oy gnus. Peterson, Gottenburg;
Clark. Clark, Jacksonville.
Wilson, London; brig Filea. White, Palermo.
Cid 7th. barque Speedweil. Paiten. Tor Oadiz; scbs
G C Kelley. Collins, San Juan; o M Marrett,
Ar sth, barque Blanche How. lngersoli, Buenos
NEW LON DoN-sld 9Th, sch William H Parks,
Coombs, Georgetown sc.
NEWPORT-Sailed 9Th, schs Rebecea Florence
Rockiand for Richmond; Herald, Hall, from do fol
New York; Laura. Roberts. Fox Island tor do; vir.
GINA, Small. Portland for New YORK.,
HOLMES HOLE-Ar It'll, scbs Lillian NJ Warren
Hatch, Baltimore for Casino; Morning Star. Sylves
ter. do for Belfast; Nellie Chase, Willard, So Amboy
Tor Portland.
BOSTON-Ar It'll, sch Light of the East, Heath
Lynn.
Cid IT.. brigs Adele Gloon, Munroe Havana
d r Stockwell, Smith Mobile.
Ar sth, ship Ocean Express. Harding Montevideo;
sch Humboldt. Marston, Rockport.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL It'll, sch Nautilus Crock.
EFT. Elizabethport.
Sid 7th, sch Citizen, Upton. Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09

The citizens of Lewiston vote on the question
Of erecting city buildings, on Saturday, Feb.
18th.
ARoOsTOoK COUNTY.
We notice, says the Houlton Pioneer, among
the Washington dispatches, that Senator Ham,
lin has introduced a Joint resolution in the
Senate, directing the Committee on military
affairs to enquire into the expedency of selling
the land and buildings known as "Hancock
Barracks" in Houlton. They could have been
sold some time since to advantage, as we learn
parties have been engaged for the past wear or
more in surreptitiously removing the building
stone and brick from the premises notwith-
standing the fact that Uncle Sam paws for
their protection.
The Voice understands that an Irishman ar
rived recently at New Limerick, just from Ire
land, who was sick with small pox. A number
of the neighbors went to see him, supposng
him to have the measles, as he represented
The disease has spread rapidly, and the county
road has been fenced up and constable from
Houlton watches the road day and night TO
prevent anybody entering Houlton from that
district.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Mr.. John Con1ey, baggage master Oh the
Portland & Kennebec and Maine Central rail-
roads, found watch a few days since, which
some passenger had lost.
The Kennebec Journal Gays on the gun in
the State House yard there IS sign that reads,
keep off from this gum" A fellow embraced
it quite affectopately the other day, claiming
me Tn tight to do so, on the ground that he was
son OF gun"
=, Inc residence of Joseph L. Briggs in Win
oniop village was considerably damaged by fire
Hn sunday evening, 9Th inst, caused by the
burning out OF the chimney. which became 40
no, not a as to set tire to the wood work adjoining
ne i;a u paa,Tr ana chambers at the same time
by some half dozen men that the bonsn nv Vna 70
saved Fully insured. "''se was
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Mr.. Porter w. Thompson was drowned Jan
9th, while crossing the river at Machiasnort
by breaking through the ice. Bis body was
not found until Feb. ID.
YORK COUNTY.
The dwelling house of Mr.. VIM. Andrews, ia
Berwick, was destroyed by fire last Saturday
Loss $1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09
IRST MORTGAGES
Z Per Ct. Gold Bonds

which ore issued upon this road are limited, in
amount to $4,000 per mile (while many roads issue
from $4,000 to $4,000 and are offered at 80 and
accrued interest. in currency. 11
The most experienced inancers agree that Rirst
Mortgage Bends, to a limited amount, apen .
finished railroad, which 10 well located fot
business are one OF The very safest forms Of invest
ment.
Parties desiring to secure a frst.class security,
based upon railroad practically done, and In the
hands OF leading capitalists who have large Pc
cunary and business interest In its success will do
we'll to apply at the Office of the Company, or any Of
It's advertised AGENTS, for pamphlet and map show
ing the characteristics OF the enterprise.
Holders of Government Bonds may exchange them
Tor Central Iowas at large present profit. beside
handsome increase of interest for a long term OF
years. Parties making such exchange will receive
for each 81 900 Bond, $1,000 Central Iowa Bond,
and the following difference in cash ess the accrued
interest in currency upon the latter bond,) and in
annual interest, this calculation being based upon
market prices Of February list, 1871:
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09

DRAWING III THE PUBLIC Schools. This
question, soon TO be- brought before our people
in practical manner, is discussed in the af-
hrmative in an article on the first page of TO-
days PRESS, aud we direct the attention of
parents to it. The writer has given the subject
much study aud thought. and his contribu.
tons-of which there will he more than one
are worth careful perusal.
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09

CHLoROFoRM RoBRERrro
only people who are mysterousix roh - ~ tlat
be rendered instantaneously insens J1H Can an
ch'oro'orm or other anaesthetic vaporsp ~
Simultaneous means ofproducing anaestheo;, N n
Inhalation ale unknown to men ofscience 10y ny
we are all aware that to produce apaestRe ena
by any known fluid evaporating from hand
kerchief IS comparatively slow process, aud
one which is istill more mpeded when we
have not the ready and intelligent cooperation
of the subject except in children. whose lond
cries lead to deeper inhalation aud more 1and
insensibilily. 1t is hard to suppose that lie
thieves have compassed secret beyond the
skill OF men :cence.-British Medical Jour
nal