The Portland daily press., 1871-07-14

z. L. Barnums agents have billed Portland
pretty thoroughly. The pictorial illustrations
which ornament the bl-boards are worth
something to study.
George A. Head, late Portland merchant
now member of the firm of White, Stevens
& Co., of Chicago, is on brief vist to this
city.
Yesterday morning lad about fifteen years
of age, who had been camping out wifi some
companions at Cushing's Island was shot in
the thigh by the accidental discharge of pis-
tol in tha hands of one of his mates. The bull
let was extracted by DIR. Merrill, and it is
hoped that the wound will not prove danger
ous
Among the persons shot in the New York
riot on Wednesday was Mr. George Lewis, of
this city, second steward of steamer Dirigo
We learn that his wound is painful but not
dangerous He was up town on business when
the affair happened.
Wednesday night fellow belonging to a
fishing vessel just from Canso, got his blood up
reading the exciting news from New York,
and he went down on Commercial street full
of loud talk, "Pm an lrishman and Catho-
lie; that's my style" brandishing his fists
pretty near strangers face "And I'm
an Irishman and an Orangeman," said the
stranger, sand that's mig style" suiting an ac-
ton to the word; and the first belligere mt
picked himself up ten feet and eig ht inches
from the spot; while policeman No. AZ had his
attention turned towards an opposite direc-
ton.
The international Railway and Steam Nav-
CATION Guide for July, 1871, is published c.
r. Chisholm & Co., Grand Trunk depot, have
it for SALE
State Street Church and Sabbath School
will pake an excursion to Ssbago Lake next
Thursday.
The Odd Fellows have clam. bake at Little
Chebeague next Tuesday. The steamer Lew
istOn has been chartered and it will be- odd if
the parry fails to have good time.
The thermometer at noon yesterday stood at
$50 in the shade.
The sloop Ray arrived from Mount Desert
yesterday afternoon. Off Seguin saw hump
back whale and school OF black-fsh
Mr.. VIM. Hammond has presented a large
easy-chair on wheels, formerly used by his
father, to the Portla nd Dispensary for the use
of the patients
DR.. Hendricks says the rupture in New York
been applied to to fit truss to it.
The Trustees of the Reform School have
awarded the contract for heating the building
with steam to Daniel Wipslow & Sons of this
city, at the cost of $4,000
Signor BrignoD will give concert n Port
land the middle of next month, assisted by his
wfe-nee Miss Isabella McCulloch-and Sig.
nor Roncon, the great buffo singer.
Mr. Joseph S. Durham of Westbrook officia- |
ted as Glass Marshal of the graduating class at |
Tufts College Wednesday, and he delivered |
very fine disquistion on a "a True Life
We understand that a movement is on foot |
among the many friends of the late George II. |
hnowlton, Esq, to erect a handsome monu-
ment to his memory, aud that already some
handsome sums have been subscribed TO fund |
Tor the purpose.-AdUertiser.
The residents on Chestnut and Pearl streets
complain bitterly of the brutal treatment exer-
cised by teamsters towards their horses They
load their teams heavily and then when the |
animals don't pull the wagons fast enough up
the heavy grades, they beat them terribly, ac-
companied by the most profane and abusive
language.
Geo. r. Davis & Co. have rented the Union
Club House, so called, to Mrs. Wilbur for
genteel boarding house, and the same firm have
leased the Hammond house in Congress square
to DR.. Getchell, our worthy city physician, at
$500 year, and the house No. so Pearl street.
at $500 year, to Mr.. Austin.
On Saturday there will by friendly game
of base ball, to be played on the Rolling Mills |
grounds, between the Resolutes and picked |
nine from the old Eons Game to commence
at half-past o'clock.
The Allen Mission Sabbath School with their
friends go to Evergreen Landing Monday
morning on the steamer Express.
The Alpha Boat Club celebrate their ami
versary at the Islands tomorrow. These in
terested are notified to be on hand at p. M.
to-day.
The School Committee held a special meet
ing last evening, but was devoted to executive
business only; hearing reports of the sub-com-
mttees on the different schools. No election
of teachers was declared.
On Saturday last the house of S. G. Runlett
corner of Pearl and Federal Streets was en-
tered and dress coat belonging to Mr.. Run
lett taken from the hall. Complaint was made
at the police Office on Wednesday, and yester-
day Deputy Decelle found the missing gar
ment at the house of Dennis McGoverin, on
Fore street, near Union.
The First Parish Society and Sunday School
will go to Sebago Lake for a pic mic on Tues
day next. The ladies of this parish are famous
for making up pleasant parties, and their an
nual door celebration will be unusually IA
vorable for those who can appreciate good