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The Portland daily press., 1871-10-11

HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION The interested
members among the alumni of the several
branches of the Portland High School have
very nearly completed all their arrangements
for the organization of an association, witch is
Intended to include all regular graduates
whether possessessing diploma or not, of the
High school since its establishment in 1921.
Another meeting will be held this evening at
the chamber of the Common Council on the
first floor of the City building, at which it is
earnestly hoped that every regularly gradua-
ted member of the school from the days of
Master Libby to the present time, both mascu-
line and feminine, will be present. Several
important matters, as we understand, may
come up tonight, such as proposition for the
first public meeting OF the association, in cele-
bration of the semi ce nte anial anniversary
year of the establishment of the High School;
some substantial notice OF the memory of Mas
ter Joseph Libbey, and the keeping in remem-
brance of the services of other faithful teach
ers, etc. We beg to suggest that this m ove-
ment, so potential Tor the literary Advancement
OF the city in general, and the alumni in par
tcular, will be favored by all to whom it is
open, as it promises much to their advantage
in a literary and social point of view
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-11

ENGLISH PERFUMES, fresh, sweet, delightful,
at Whittier's.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-11
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Gard.

Card
Loring & Thurston's Insurance Agency, No.
% Exchange street.
To our Patrons:
We have direct information which warrants
US in saying that seUem, at least, of our compa-
MES stand sound and strong, viz:
PnENIx, of New York.
HANOVER, of New York.
PACIFIC, of San Francisco, branch Office at
New York.
SPRINGFIELD, of Springfield, Mass.
MERCHANTS, of Providence, R. l.
EASTERN, of Bangor.
NATIONAL, of Bangor.
No definite. reports as to the amount lost by
the Security, of New York, Hide and Leather
of Boston and Providence, Washington, OF
Providence, have been received, but it is hoped
that their losses, though large, in common
with other companies will leave them in con.
dtions to meet all just demands.
We shall give our best services to the protec-
tion of our patrons, and trust we shall receive
their continued confidence.
With the facilities we now have, we are pre-
pared to place large lines of insurance in COM
panies which we believe to be sound and relia-
ble LoRING & THURsToN.
Oct. II, 1871. % Exchange ST.
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weather ssepors-Oct 1O-ia nj.

War Department, Signal Service u. S. Army, Di-
vision OF kilograms and Reports for the benefit of
lNni, arne
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-11

Umpire-Mr. F. Maxwell.
-catches-kivals Huntington 3, Kinsman j.
Stevens l. Giddings l-total G.; Actives, Root Ito
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-11

I Meeting John Alien, Rev. Mr. Gushing Of
| Massachusetts, ReY D. b. Randall Of Ken
dalPs Mills, Rev. C. Munger aud others. All
urged greater participation in political affairs
| of religious and moral citizens, and purifioa-
| tion of politics generally. a No. .alr.
Mr.. Perry alluded to the great coming ques-
| ton of use of the Bible in public schools, and
that Methodism must lead off against Papacy
DR.. Croake remarked that President Grant.
whatever may be his shortcomings otherwise
is true to the interests of the Methodist church
under which he was brought up, and Metho-
dists are occupying high places more than
ever. Young men should be trained to public
service and then Methodism will have power
in public circles, able to successfully maintain
its rights Religion and politics do and should
go together.
Mr.. Randall rema, ked that the temperance
question in Maine needs great aid. More rum
is sold this year than during any year ior ten
years past. Our guns are spiked, as Mr.. Cush-
ing remarked, but we will drill them out or
get new ones. The temperance men of Maine
are going to demand more progressive action
OF this Legislature. We expect Gov. Perham
will take some positive action or make some
recommendation. He alluded to his success
In behalf of the temperance question at the last
Republican Convention, and earnestly urged
personal attention to politics by ministers and
laymen.
After singing and benedictlon the Conven-
tion adjourned. 3 2 Dt
EVENING.
In the evening Rev. DR.. Crooke of New
York, editor of the Methodist, deliveree an
able and earnest sermon to crowded audi
ence upon Christ the Souls redeemer" Text
John 14th chap. Sd verse; 'T am the truth"
The Hutchinson Family who were announc-
ed to sing during the evening, were detained
at Portsmouth and did not arrive till just at
the close of the services. They will sing to-
day at the Convention |
There will be prayer meeting at Chestnut |
st. Church this morning at 8 a. m., to be con-
Quoted by Camp Meeting John Allen.
The Convention will reassemble at 9 a. m
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-11

CHICAGO, nearly half burned up for the want
of one OF the Patent Fire E1tinguishers in the
Planning. Mill where the fire commenced. Mill
owners and others take warning and buy an
Ertinguisher at the agency, IA Exchange st.
Oc10th-2t
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NEW YORK. Oct. 0-Mornine. e.-Geld is firmer at
!i4t q ii4t. Money per cent. Sterling EXCHANGE
Io3s " IVA. Stocks continue panicky aud active.
Ine Ioowlhg aJe the forenoon Quotations OF south
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SoUTHMAYD's "Cream WaInuts."

GERMAN CoLoGNEs, all sizes and prices at
Whitt;a.,s
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-11
w hole Block. Vanish.

1t seemed that no sooner had the flames
struck wall than it went directly through
and in a very few moments suficed to destroy
the most elaborate built structure. The walls
melted and the bricks were consumed. The
wooden pavements took fire, making contin-
uous flames two miles by mile wide. No hu-
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-11

We are glad to be assured that reports circu-
lated in town to-day derogato:y to some of the
leading Insurance COMPANIES, and among
them the "OLD ErNA," of Hartford are
wholly without foundation.
Messrs. Dow, Coffin & Libby, Agents, at No.
AZ Exchange street, have kilograms from the
Etna Home, Continental and Ins. Company
OF North America, all of which stand firm
No reason to suppose other companies repre-
sented by the m are not equally so.
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-11
MAIN Ne.
The Fast Horses.

Especial by Western Union Linel .
LEWISTON, Oct. 10.-The races this afternoon
at the Riding Park were for horses that never
beat 40, for purse of $3.50 $50 to first, $25
to second, $15 to third. Butter Ball. Phil
Sheridan and Bull of the Woods were entered,
and the first prize was won by Butter Ball;
time. 2.42 IL, 2 40, 2.42. The next race was for
purse of $50. to horses that never beat 2 As
s35 to first, $15 to second, $40 to third. The
contestants were Bella, Telegraph and Range
ly Boy. Telegraph won the first prize in three
straight heats; time, 2.44, 2.45 245.
ITO Associated Press.l
Aid for the Bufferers.
BANGOR, Oct. 1O.--The calamity at Chicago
IS almost the only subject of conversation here
and the deepest sympathy is felt for the suffer-
ers. Great relief was felt at the announce
ment that the fire had been stopped Aid tor
the sufferers hes already commenced TO be sent
forN ard, the Masonic fraternity among others
having forwarded a check to their brethren in
Chicago. Mayor Dale will tomorrow morn
ing publish call to our citizens to contribute
| to the relief of our devastated sister city.
There are many Bangor people settled in Chi
cago, and many more have friends there for
| whose condition the deepest solcitude is felt.
| First Through Tram the 4. & N. A.
| hniIrOad.
The first train over the European & North
American Railway from Bangor to St. John
left here this morning, carrying the officials OF
the road, the Railroad Commissioners and a
few invited guests. Arrangements for the eel
ebration at the formal opening OF the road on
the 18th and 10Th are nearly perfected, and the
occasion will undoubtedly surpass in briliancy
anything ever before seen in this section Of the
State at least. All the military of the State
| will be present to do escort duty
The Portland daily press., 1871-10-11

Now the people commenced moving. Horses
were brought into requsition to take the pro-
prietors and others to the confagration. The
Board OF Trade, Court House, Western Union
hundreds of other buildings were all in flames
The air was filled with live Goals which were
hurled north and east. The fire engines were
powerless. All man could do was to blow up
buildings, but this availed little. The Tribune,
Post, Republican,, Journal and other -newspa-
per offices, the Western News Co.'s blocks
Field q Letters establishment, Drake block,
recently built, and Farwell & Co., were all soon
in ashes
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1t being Sunday, the proprietors and en-
ployees were at home utterly unconscious OF
what was transpiring None who saw the
flames but supposed it W as the remains of Sat
urday nights fire, and having confidence IN
the fire department. were unconcerned; out
between II and II o'clock rumor got abroad
that the tireiwas in the business portion OF the
o;t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

GAs-Trrrrso at sl6 Second st, AZ
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Reeoraer,s Court.

Recorder Scales disposed of thirty
misdemeanor cases by fine to-day. Sam
Brown (colored) stole a pair Of boots
from an auction house on Main street.
He was sent to jail in default of $1,000
bonds. Willie Price, young negro,
swindled Thos Shafer out Of four dol
lars, and was sent to jail in default Of
$1,000 bonds. John Coleman stole gold
watch from the residence Of G. B. Vance
some weeks since in 0kolona, Miss.
Sent to jail to await requisition from
the Governor of Mississippi. Albert
Clark, refugee from the chain gang,
was discovered last night swindling ne
groes on the levee through the agency Of
three card monte. Sent to Jail in de-
fault Of $1,000 bonds.
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A Brilliant idea.

The housekeepers purchasing Christ
mas goods have not forgotten that good
cooking is indispensable; hence they
crowd the establishments of Risk & John
son, No. 3O6 Main street, to purchase
Bucks Brilliant cooking stove, which
bakes better bread, uses less fuel and
lasts longer than any other stove now
sold. Bucks Brilliant has carried OF
premiums wherever exhibited, and is
fully guaranteed by Risk & johnson,
whose advertisement can be found on
the fourth page Of this paper. The ca
pacity of this stove is such that no
stove has been invented that viii do an
equal amount Of work with an expendi-
ture of so little labor. It's simplicity Of
construction renders il easy Of manage
ment. The consumption Of fuel is such
that all heat can be made available, and
its durability is secured by being made
of the very best Hanging Rock and
Missouri iron, and besides it has no in
side plates to burn out. Give Buck s
Brilliant trial You will never regret
it or purchase any other stove.
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Amuaamanla.

GREESLAw OPERA HoUsE.-Next Fri
day evening Miss Phoebe Cousins, a
doctor Of medicine, from st. Louis, and
an eloquent speaker, viii deliver lee
ture on the legal disabilities of woman,
at the Greenlaw Opera House. Our ex-
changes speak in highest terms Of Miss
Cousins lectures, her learning and
graceful delivery. The subject of her
lecture is one at present attracting con-
siderable interest not only in this coun-
try, but in England and on the Continent
Of Europe. 1t is needless to say that
the Greenlaw Opera House will be
crowded by the ladies and gentlemen Of
our city upon this occasion.
BRooHs OPERA HOUSE. This temple
of amusementis crowded every night by
delighted audience. Manager Broom
has secured the services Of q number Of
6rst-class variety artists for his Jeffer-
son Street Opera House. Tonight a
number of new stars viii appear at
the boards, introducing new songs and
dances. The programme for to-night's
performance is excellent n oa
OLYMPIC VARIErrEs.-The Olympic,
on Washington street, near Main, four
ishes under the proprietorship of Mana
ger Lusk. Tonight a grand and most
attractive performance win take place,
to which everybody is invited. The
great Can-can dance win be performed
by a full ballet corps.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19

AN immense amount Of gas is being
expended in the gas controversy be-
tween the rival companies, consumers,
chronic correspondents of newspapers
who, though not interested, pitch into all
questions head-foremost. The gas fur
nished in Memphis is at least as good as
that furnished in any other city. The
responsibility Of gas company ends at
the meter; and the cause of bad light is
generally found to be dirty burners.
Fifty-oandle power gas could not pene-
trate the dirty street lamps over which
the city has full control. Clean the
gas burners and the glass in the street
lamps, and the light will be improved
one hundred per cent.
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coroner,s Inquest.

A white passenger, named A. N. Bee
BILE, on board the Arkansas river steamer
Mary Boyd, died on the arrival of the
boat at the landing last night. This
morning Esquire Spelman held an in
quest on the body. A verdict Of death
from chronic diarrhea was rendered by
the jury. The deceased had been pick
ing cotton for some months near Little
Rock, Arkansas. =
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PUMPs at sl5 Second street.

CONE everybody to the Jet Palace and
buy your Christmas presents, as you will
find there the best assortment, and goods
which are stylish and rich.
l. RoEscHER & Co.,
1927 Practical jewellers.
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The Peoples Candidate.

R. W. Lightburne, whose card appears
in the announcement column Of this
issue, is the peoples candidate for
Wharfmaster of the port of Memphis
Captain Lightburne is a well-known
steamboat agent, knows everybody on
the river, and would make a number one
collector of wharfage His friends in
sist that he will be elected by a handsome
majority, and being popular throughout
the city his chances of election are not
to be ignored by his opponents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19

FRESH Canadian oatmeal, new mess
mackerel-extra fine, crumbs of COM
fort-nsw, Atmore's mince-meat, Mil
liard's finest prepared family chocolate,
new strained and comb honey-very
choice, at J. Devoto's, corner Third and
Adams streets. SIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19

In our announcement column James
Bachman offers himself as candidate
for reelection to the office of council
man of the Fifth ward Mr.. Baehman
has been a useful member of the Com.
mon Council, and deserves an indorse-
ment at the hands of the citizens of the
ward, If reelected he will support the
best interests of the city, and attend
faithfully to the wants Of his ward con-
stituents. iJ8aH tlNtC IH8t3
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19

ID. Owing to the crowded condition Of our
columns to-day, we are compelled to
omit a large portion Of the commercial
report. Very little change is to be re.
ported in produce. Corn is sold at ga
to zoe; oats, 40 to 52c; hay. $26 to $50;
bran, $27; corn meal, 50 40 to 8 so.
Provisions are unchanged. Groceries
are in good demand, but without change.
Potatoes are sold at SO to 10; cabbage,
$Tto 50; apples, SO so to So; butter. 1923
to $27i eggs, 80 to 40c. Fresh meats
unchanged. Flour steady and without
change iljft f NGk fHlhl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19

Apoid The rushi
Buy your holiday presents at
Memphis Dollar StOrsl
Examine oar Fifty Cents Department.
80
PORTFOLIOS at the house of H. Wade
L Co. [9s
American DRIVEN WILLS at Bro wn
& Brownies, 3l5 Second street. l09t
FoR fine bracelets-Jet Palace. [l02
CHRoMos, the most beautiful, at the
house Of II. Wade & Co. l9S
SOLID gold jewelry-Jet Palace. [lO2
Work BOXES at H. Wade & Co.'S. [9S
RICHEST assortment Of shell = Jet
Palace. l02
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MHspHIs. December 10. 1871
To the Editor Public Ledger:

To the Editor Public Ledger:
| saw in yesterdays issue Of your pa
per that "The Quarterly Court will be
in session on Monday next. 1t is said
Esqdire Bleckley, the able chairman,
will resign his position" etc. / have
never authorized any person 10 make
such a statement. am now, as hereto
fore, in the hands of my friends. If they
wish to continue me in Office / am will
ling to serve the county to the best Of
my ability. Will you please make the
above statement Respectfully,
I. c. BLEcKLEY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19

The examination of witnesses for the
State in the GraYes-Schofeld homicide
case closed last evening. The witnesses
for the defense were introduced this
forenoon and their examination is pro-
crossing at present. The argument Of
counsel will probably commence toward
the close of the week.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19
BoyIo a ChaP@ a:., s7S Ia Mali

BoyIe a Chapman, 279 I-2 Main
street,
Are now opening an elegant assert
ment of goods for the holidays. Fine
Bibles, prayer books, new editions Of
standard authors in superb binding. all
the new juvenile and toy books, leather
goods, gold pens, writing desks, dressing
cases and the largest stock of fine i'm.
ported stationery in the South. Please
look at these goods before making your
Christmas purchases.
BOYLE 4 CHAPMAN,
Booksellers, StAtionsrs and Fine Printers.
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New York is &c higher to-day and
Liverpool steady and without change.
Factors are from their stand-point)
viewing the market I to lc higher, and
are obtaining the inside fraction. Buy
ers, however, are not investing to any
great extent. Sales up to noon we're
zoo bales. We quote:
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4. wADr 4 Co., steam printers. Iss
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srrAx-nrrro at 3l5 Second st.

EIGHTEEN carat goldringE-Jet Palace
l02l
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Art of Writing.

An agent for a most ingenious inven-
ton is traversing the city calling on the
merchants and exhibiting Eastman's
Penman's Assistant. The invention
breaks up the cramped system Of writ
ing, and corrects in a short time the
habits of illegible writer's. 1t establishes
the position Of the hand, fingers, arms
and pen, insuring great ease and perfec-
ton of movement.
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For Re.EIectIon.

Mr.. John zent, the wellknown and
popular councilman of the First ward,
is candidate for reelection at the en-
suing election. Mr.. zent has made
frst-rate officer, and will, no doubt, be
Endorsed and sent back to the Council
Board by the citizens Of his ward.
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A splendid Christmas Present.

One of Grover and Bakers celebrated
elastic stitch, or lock stitch, Sewing Ma
chimes. Terms of purchase so easy that
every one can afford to. make hand
some present. 80
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These discussions convince no person,
and as a general thing have the effect Of
placing both sides of the question in
Ridiculous light. --ln ~
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For the accommodation of customers,
for the present my establishment will
be kept open until eight o'clock pm.
80 W. C. BYRD, 275 Main street.
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MONEY.
PUBEIo LEDstG oyyIcI,
Aunrpura Tvuu naoanhar 10 1871

PUBLIo LEDeER 0YVIoE,
MHKPE1s. TEsE.. December 10. ISL
There are no changes to report in
money matters Commercial bills are
steady at ! to discount buying on Eas.
tern cities, and | to &c discount on New
Orleans. Checks on Eastern points are
sold at lc discount Gold is down to 100
in New York, and is bought here at 1857.
Local stocks are steady, excepting Mem
phis and Charleston stock, which can be
had at 42lc, and 200 shares are on the
market at a fraction below that figure.
NEW YoRK. December 10. 1O;25 a.m.-GOv-
ernmsnts are irregular. Sterling exchange is
.Aa.lu "A lnllk ln,l l. --..ir... "a z ~. ...l
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JUS II RE CEIvED.

An immense stock Of
TOYS AND HOLIDAY GOODS,
to which the special attention Of mer-
chants is limited.
WHEELER, PICKENS d co.,
100 800 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19

WRITING DESKS Of every variety al the
house of II. Wade & Co. 9S
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Belle Lee, ArmadilIo, Ada Heilman,
Carrie V. Kountz, st. Francis, c. B.
Church, Pauline Carroll, Mary Boyd,
Legal Tender. $3.50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19

H. WADE q Co. have an extensive
assortment of every kind and quality of
books. [ss
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For washing dishes, bath tubs, floors,
tables, etc. Where soap was formerly
used Morgan's Sapolio is invaluable,
and once used will never be dispensed
with,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-19

Native Wines at 81 per gallon, from
one gallon upward. Catawba, Concord,
Virginia Seeding, AID other California
wines. For sale by E. Alderman, No.
Howard Row. ia
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A FAIR trial carries conviction. Try
the Dollar Reward Soap and convince
yourself. Ask your grocer for it.
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...a QMAIIoN WARTEp.

1890 RscH LEFT HIS HOME. AT
nj n sblin's. near Cuba. Shelby
COUNTY, Lenhe-s. feh tins bis family have
November, ,ince ~ ding Of him. Any in
70, ssfn ~ .dnSsvsyed Is giis: a. Cuba MI
81 rrstsIniiy receives. oSt EEL inche;
Porch 4 IS year Of age. A., = Niue ewes, fair
Sonpisrion. ard on vsry quick MORON -
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The third annual ball of the Societa
di Unione Fratellanza Italiana comes
off at Cochran Hall, Dec. 18th. [96
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= 'TINWNIW NHEIHIIIIHI
One of Grover 4 Bakers celebrated
elastic stitch, or lOek-stiteh, Sewing Ma
chimes. Terms Of purchase so easy that
every one can afford to make a hand
some present s. !
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2p.m.-7cotteni u quiet and steady. Uplands,
lOd Orleans, i1o14d. Sales, 1900 bales. Of
which 1000 were for export and speculation.
i5p.ms-Cotton closed dull Mddling up
lands, az to I0d; Middling Orleans. 1014d.
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NEw styles fine plated jewelry-Jet
Palace. llO2
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Saves half the fuel. Buy it. Office;
227 Third street. sc
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Oysters.

Fresh stock received daily by V. D.
Fuchs, Al Jefferson street. TITO