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The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
Boston Bank Sfatsmenf.
Boston Boot ana shoe Marker.

BOSTON, March THE weeks shipments of Boots
and Shoes to places outside of New England foot up
to 5733 cases. against 3397 cases the corresponding
week OF last year. r.s5
The total shipment irons this market since Jan, 1
have been 1870 cases, against 2201tO the
same period last year.
The shipm ents from Lynn for he week have been
66S5 against 1862 cases for the corresponding
week last year. 4t 70. 1900
The shipments from Haverhill for the week have
1862 cases. against 1896 for the same week
last year. .+tt s. ..s
1t there is not better feeling in the market bus-
ness is more settled and manufacturers having put
their goods bottom prices buyers have less induce
ment to beat the market, and consequently pur-
chasing quite literally Tor immediate Shipment A
few orders are coming forward from those points
where trade has already opened, and the stocks are
being quite well distributed. We hear of some prom
inent buyers being about to return for further
plies not that the goods are wanted tor immediate
use, but becau the indications at present point to
higher prices later in the season. Heavy goods are
being produced sparingly, but most manuaatur-
business in most of the Shoe towns, and a more
hopeful feeling seems to pervade the trade In prices
there has been change within the week and bust
ness is still done al a small profit,
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
Maine State HOsDifnY.

To the Editor of the Press:
desire to call the attention of your readers
to movement inaugurated in Fryeburg at the
recent town meeting, having for its object to
aid in the establishment of a Maine State Hos
pital at Portland upon a firm and working
oasis. The subject wat presented by DR.. 1. B.
Bradley in brief but forcibe manner, setting
forth its progress and the great benefits that
would result to the afflicted generally from
such an Institution. Several gentlemen fol-
lowed with remarks of hearty sympathy with
the movement. The town at once passed the
following resolution:
That com mittee consisting of DR.. VIM. c..
Towle, Thomas Shirley and S. q. Hobbs ,Dr.
Bradley excused) be raised to petition the Leg
islature for law allowing the town of Frye
Durg, and other towns and cities in the State,
the right to aid in the establishment OF Maine
State Hospital. F,
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE DAILY PRESS.
Il DIR Il L G N.
Bismarck on the Road Home.
Stormy Scenes in the French As-
sem6Iy.
The London Times AdmOnishe
the Americans.
FRANCE.

LONDON. March 8.-The French prisoners
held in the kingdom of Hanover have been for
warded to Hamburg, whence thew will 90 to
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
g O M M Il II CIAL


Receipts by Railroads and Steamboats,.
GRAND TRUNK RAILwAY-36 cars lumber, do
appies, DO potatoes. do bark, | do paper, 1 do
hs, DO hav and straw. do seed. do splints, do
corn 40 Hour, do beet. do sugar boxes, do
urles shipments East, cars flour; shipments to Er.
rope. cars oil cloth, do seed, do potash, 20 do
MAINE CENTRAL RAILwAY-13 cars sundries
PORTLAND & KENNEBEC RAILROAD-2 cars pota-
Toes DO box shocks, 10 sacks waste 90 cases goods
IL oales DO car furniture, boxes axes. do eggs
pos euer do beans, cars hoops, IA oil cloth
" empty bbs. 105 muttons, IS sets springs bbs.
Boston. 'eA' '0'
,os o1TEAMER MONTREAL FROM ROsTON-7S kegs
u, ~ pbs oil casks do, 25 rkins lard trails of
utes hhis. hams, 100 casks nails 80 boxes tin rs
Gus r9n 90 coils eordage 10 bolts duck hhds mo-
nn ODDS syrup 10 do beer, 20 half do do II do
rum. 70 boxes cheese, 100 do oranges % drums figs
a tao rSs hour 20 boxes sewing Machines 20 chests
Leu, ~ pumps so axle arms, 25 empty beer bbs,
rn ipo pEgs TO order tor Canada and up coun-
10 ~ DDS whiting crates crockery, 40 bales WOOL
10 pieces maciH4nery HID molasses G3 bars iron ,
ga h SOFA ash cases STEEL l6 bbs phosphate lime
pkgs to order. "- ''oeA' i-o
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

1t will thus be seen that several of these
policies have doubled, (and others nearly SOY,
by the addition of the annual dividends, (com-
pounded) and that the cash dividend is more
than the annual payments, SO that these poll
cies are self-sustaining after being doubled in
amount No other company in the world can
show such results. Let those who doubt call
at our office and see for themselves We have
recently paid several policies with similar re-
sulls. w. d. LITTLE & Co., Agents.
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
Very RESPECTFULLY,
VIM. NJ. +. ROUNDS.


GoRHAM SEMINARY, March 8, 1871.
:, Lear Sir:-Your kind invitation extended to
ire students of Gorham Seminary to attend
of the Portland schools is received In reply
would say that 1 have ever regarded the study
of music, both vocal anu instrumental, as in
dispensible in a thorough and extensive edu-
cation. The department OF music has ever
been prominent one in this institution re-
gard the proposed series of concerts as direct
aid in awakening a more general interest
among our young people in this study. and
shall be happy with my associates and students
to attend them. Respect'y Yours
j.. b. WEBB, Principal.
William M r. Rounds Esq
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

BRIGGS Allavantor cures Catarrh. If.
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
NEW nAMPsHIRE
WEATHER ON MOUNT WASHINGTON

SUMMIT MOUNT WASHINGTON via LITTLE
TON, March 8. -Obseryation taken at p. NJ
"a barometer on a SO15; change plus 8; thermome.
,ei ~, c9apge plus IA; relative humidity 49,;
wind ). W.; velocity 10 miles ner hour. The
sky mas been overcast nearly all iay, the
clouds being high above the summit. The
clouds since shutdown have nearly all passed
away, but the stars shine directly through
hazy atmosphere. :"
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

GALVESTON. March 1.-The dem.,,.
reehts continues to be light though several
are Loading for Northern ports Rates ior toreem
lreishts are hrm IN consequence of the small
New York lie " lib for Cotton and bales bidas 70
I}c y ID for loose hides and wool; by sail to New New
loose hides and wool, and &c Tor wet sailed d Lo
SAL to Liverpool firm at ll-16 q I'd 4Y lib; steam to
do, Id. Sail to Boston &c, ~
NEW ORLEANS, March 3.-Freights-We have still
to note scarcity OF tonnage and no room can he
had under I'd for Liverpool and &c for the Continent
little steam room for Liverpool is offering at 25 SOD
Coasfwise the demand is moderately active and the
lasses and Sc on Sugar. There is scarcely any pro-
duce going forward to foreign ports, so that other
than Cotton rates are nominal
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
TELECRAPn ITEMS.

A fire in Leayenworth, Kansas, on Tuesday
destroyed five buildings on Delaware street.
Loss $25,OOO.
Reports from southern Kansas state that
there is likely to be repetition of the reign of
terror that existed there last fall and which
eliminated in the hanging of six or eight horse
thieves.
The first political meeting of the campaign
at Concord, N. H., was held last evening =
Hon. Stewart L. Woodford addressed large
meeting. l.
The South Carolina legislature finally ad-
journed Tuesday night. No addition to the
State debt has been made during the session;
The taxes for the current year will .paRt all
the financial needs of the State aV year
they will be reduced
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

ARREsT.-Last evening fellow who was
crazy drunk went into a house in the Dolan
piock on Fore street and drove out the in
mates after knocking over one of the women.
Officer McClusky went in and arrested the fell
low, but he rhowed fight and it took officers
AcCiusky, Dow and Merrill to get Thin to the
lookup
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

MAssACuUsETTs.

FREIGHT RATES BETWEEN BOSTON AND NE"
YORK.
BosroN, March SAT an adjourned meet
ing OF the managers OF the several Transports
ton lines between Boston and New YORK, To-
day. the tariff of freights ruling last year was
generally agreed upon. All special contracts
with shippers Tor carrying freight at less tna ma
tariff rates are rescnded and annulled. Inc
declared object of the managers has not peen
TO combine together for the purpose OF obtain
ing higher rates but to agree upon UNIFORM
basis under a reasonably paying tariff.
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
DEERINa.-We hear that the public-spirited

DEERINa.-We hear that the public-spirited
citizens of the new town are discussing meas
ures for the Developments of the resources of
their new municipality, and to invite larger
population. Among the measures proposed is
the construction of line of horse rail way from
Libby's Corner by the Bradley place to Aliens
Corner, thence to the city line at Tukey's
bridge, and cross lihe through Back Cove
road from Luuts to Woodford's Corner, a
length of about four and half miles. which it
is estimated can be built and stocked for about
100000. An article having in view the pro-
motion of this enterprise, will be inserted in
the warrant for the annual town meeting,
which is to be held on the 9th inst. We un.
derstand that some of the largest tax payers
aud most clear-headed citizens are discussing
the project favorably.
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

A Young LADIES' SCHOOL AT FARMING
ToN.-We acknowledge the receipt Of an invi
tation to attend Reception to be given This
evening at Pennington by the patrons and
friends of the Misses Mays Young Ladies'
School. The lady teachers, we are told, are
neices of Judge May, and teachers of great
ability. who by devoted labor have established
an excellent school, which is an honor to the IN :
selves and the village.
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
Tho rousorwasnrr Cnacerss,

The reserved seats for the Conservatory Con-
certs will be for sale at Cragin & HAYES on
Saturday morning next. The following cor
respondence explains itself:
FALMOUTH HOTEL,
Portland, Feb. %, 1871.
To j. B. Webb, Esq, Gorham. Me-
MY Dear Slr:-lhe Conservatory concerts
to he owen in Portland on the 21st aud 2Sth
inst, and 4 prox being in some degree of
an educational nature, we wish to extend to
your school an opportunity of hearing them,
and hereby invite the pupils of the Gorham
Seminary TO attend the concerts on the same
terms as the Portland schools. Hoping to hear
from you soon, am,
Very Respectfully,
VIM. M. f. ROUNDS.
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

No weather report was received by telegraph
last night
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

THE Executive Committee of the Cumber-
land County Agricultural Society, held meet
ing Wednesday, March Sth, 1871, at which it
was voted to have show and fair of the socie-
ty sometime during the fall of 1871. G. E.
Chadbourne of Bridgton, Frank Noyes of Port
land and s. 7. Raymond of Westbrook, were
chosen a committee to confer with parties in
the different towns in the county in regard to
holding the exhibition and report to the next
meeting of the executive committee which
will be held Thursday, April 9th, 1871, at nine
o'clock A. NJ, when the time and place for
holding the exhibition will be fixed. d&w
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

american securities easier-U. 8. 5-20s 1862. o.:
Trs e go1 od do 1867 9Oi do 1O4Os s9l Stocks
tern POI. lia' iiV; Atlantic q Great Wes-
LIVERPOOL, March "a aopM c...,
"au'ng upland q 7ad sale 1900 bales.
LONDON March Sd 80 P. M.-Iinseed m coo
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
CITY AND VICINITY
New Advertiser mems To.pay,

@-Free Religiousl Notices must be sent in as
eurly as Frsd1U moon
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09


Our readers who are in want Of beautiful cut
flowers, bouquets, vines for hanging baskets,
or anything in the Horticultural line, should not
fail to call on, Thomas Leonard, gardener to
MISS Jones, corner of Park and Congress
streets, or leave their orders at Cummings
apothecary store ID .-+..
Geo. w. Parker & Co. sold two lots yester-
DAY situated on the northerly side of Congress.
ABOVE washington street. The first lot had a
frontage on the street of 80 feet and a dentb ot
95 feet and the second measured GA feet ON the
street with depth of 95 feet. Both lots were
purchased by George Trefethen, tine first for
500 and tie second for $1,000
Lawrence c. Rau died In this city SATURDAY.
from injuries received week previous on
board one of the British steamers He was
employed in discharging cargo when case
containing a church bell canted and struck
him in the chest producing internal injuries
Spring travel has begun on the Portland aud
Ogdensburg. The inward train yesterday af.
ternoon brought 70 passengers. The company
has contracted for 80 box freight cars and the
directors are about purchasing at least four
new passenger cars. Track-layins west of
Saco river will commence next week.
Lee cutting at Sebago Lake for the ice-house
at the hotel began yesterday; one hundred tons
will be stored. The new hotel is to be $50 fee,
long By 30 broad, with piazza on all sides.
See advertisement Of a house for sale On Co.
dar street. faiI..5 rVsa Nz
We hear that the P. A. & N. q. cleared
$25O0 by their lecture and concert course the
past winter. ,....
The First Parish {Unitarian) Society have
Festival at City Hall to night, and the Park
st. (Unitarian) Society unite with them The
objectis to cause the members to become bet
ter acquainted with each other and have eoou
social time.
The delightful weather continues. The Their.
mometer indicated 400 at A M yesterday
The dust is blowing in the streets and every
body seemed to be enjoying themselves in the
bright sunshine. .- e
Sc We regret to hear that Rev. B. Il. Bailey
and wife were quite seriously poisoned from
eating canned tomatoes the other day. Yes
terday, however, they had recovered from the
i'll effects of the poison. 80
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

THE Ancient Harmony Society will meet
this evening for rehearsal and permanent or.
ganization. The members are requested to he
punctual in their attendance 1t is exnected
that this society will make an excursion and
give concert in Gorham soon
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

PERSONS having sewing machines to be re-
paired would do well to give Mr.. Hobbs call
at No IL Market Square, over Gilson's Apoth
ecary His work and prices give general sat
isfaction tf
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

USE nothing but the Lightning Polish for
cleaning Silver and Slver-Plated Goods, Brit
ANNA, Brass, Copper and Glass Manufac!ur-
ed by N. D. Stevens, silver platter, Ill Elk
change ST., Room 5. 1t gives them instantly
beautiful polish without injury to the most
delicate surface If satisfaction is not given
the money will be refunded IF
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

We are requested to say that Mr.. Bailey will
sell this forenoon in connection with other
goods, cloaks and cloakings, rich Paisley
shawls, &c. This afternoon, rich thread, Hon.
ton and other laces, embroideries, SC.
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
U. y. District court.

JUDGE FOX, PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-Oneo of the creditors Of William A.
Gerrish petitioned the Court that the decree grant,
Ing to the latter discharge in bankruptcy might be
annulled because the said Gerrish had raudulently
conspired with certain Of his creditors to obtain it.
After full hearing Judge Fox ordered the decree to
be annulled., ut-
Frye & Cotton. Strout & Gage.
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
Can't be Bent!

Splendid results of Life Insurance avih the
Great Mutual Lsfe Insurance Co. Of Ne,o York.
Cash assets $45,OoO O:-There being at this
time so much to disturb the public mind as to
the soundness, security and advantages of Life
Insurance, we give the results of several
(among many policies subsisting at our agen-
ey, upon which dividends have recently been
declared, thus showing not only the security
but the superior advantages of lnsuring with
this great company:
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
N. *. HUNT,
Commission Merchant and Auotioneer

No. 3l6 Congress- ST., will sell every evening
~ large assortment OF Staple and Fancy Goods.
Goods will be solo during the day in lots TO sui
purchasers at wholesale prices. Cash advanced Oh al
description OF goods. Consignments not limited.
February IL, 1868. dit
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

A TIMELY NOTICE Father Hecker is re-
ported to have used this language in lecture
recently delivered at Detroit: Catholicism rules
thu city of New York with 80 900 majority,
and the question is not now, Will the Catho-
lies eoer rule America?" but, Hon soon?"
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

CIVIL TERM-GoDDARD, j., PRESIDING.
= The following assignment OF jury trials has been
made by the Judge for the week:
THURSDAY, MARCu9.
256-Bacon vs. Gibbs.
3l4-Connors VS.. Sullivan.
80. - FRIDAY, MARCH 10.
I ,3l2-Bond ys. Bond. a-ia.. ...
3l6-M0sher vs.. Westbrook. .+r-ftl
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
DE-. CURTIS ON "MANHOOD.v

A Medical Essay on the canse and cure OF Prema-
ture Decline Nervous and Physical Debility, Sperma-
tution Abuses of the system Sc, &C. gives clear
synopsis OF the impediments to Marriage, and the
REMEDIES herefor-the results CT 20 years successful
practice by e. DE F. CURTIS, NJ D., r. Il. G. ST. &c.
Curtis on Manhood should be read by the young
reet e. It viii injars no SneNMeieai ~ source Of
zette.. - ,- e.. -
There is no member Of society by whom this b,ok
will not be found useful. whether he he n,ran, @
ceptor or clergyman,-London Times. p'e-.
=, Price $io0 by mail. Address DR.. Curtis. No.
--0"' = ~''' DoS''"' MASS mrssneod1y
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

WEBSTER, under Fluent's Hail. is prepared
to furnish all kinds of Pastry, Cake, Ice
Cream and Oysters; all kinds of Fancy Dishes
for weddings, private and public parties, at the
shortest notice. .s.a ian11eodtf
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
NEW BE SEY.

= TRENTON, March Fifteen Newark brew
eers, convicted of frauds on the revenue by lille
gal stamps have been sentenced to ranging
from $1,000 to 800 respectively, two receiving
in addition one days imprisonment each. The
Legislature passed the bill establishing a
Girls STATE Reform School and expects to adj
journ sine die on the DIST
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

COME Immediately and see the Bankrupt
stock of 1000 pairs Ladies' and Gents Kid
Gloves. sizes from to 10, worth ST. 25 for 4Octs,
at Cosia Hassan's 100 Middle aud 6 Temple
strnef
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
Mu aicipal Court.

JUDGE MORRIS PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-State VS.. John Fitzgerald. Intox-
icafion and disturbance Fined s. and costs. Com
mltted. 9S2 +-A u h '+ .--,
State VS.. Catharne Curran. Intoxication and dis
turbance. Discharged on payment of costs.
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

LARGEST and best stock table and pocket
cutlery and scissors ever offered in Portland
selling at cost at McDufee's, for short time
only. Call and examine. mar2dlw
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

jog PRINTING. your orders for 10
Printing to the Daily Press Printing House
where they will be promptly attended to at the
owest possible rates. VIM M. MARKS
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

AGENTS wanted to travel and sell Woodruff 3
Violene and Fancy Colored Ioks. Large prof
Its aud sells readily. Call at Is Temple street,
Portland. If
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

Go to Mrs. W. L. Smells, 1877 Congress street
for the latest styles of Gypsy Brads. 1w
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

money easy at "a per cent. cal. Sterling
Exchange quiet at 1899 q 11Os.
Stocks showed decided reaction towards the close
IN consequence OF reports OF combination formed
to depress prices The street is full of rumors in re
gard TO new rings for securing the Central and Wes
tern Railroads. and stocks late in the day were de-
cidedy weak and lower. The following are the clos
ing quotations.: s7 ,-... -. - -
Western ITnion TeIarranb n, -,
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

Hot AND COLD BATHS at J. P. Smiths, No.
100 Exchange street. 1w
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

ET' A profuse and many times extensively
offensive discharge from the nose with stop
ping up" of the nose at times, impairment of
the sepse of smell and taste, watering of weak
eyes. impaired hearing, irregular appetite, &C.
crsional nausea, pressure and pain over the
eyes, and at times in the back of the head. oc-
casional chilly sensations, cold feet, and feel
inc of lassitude and debility are symptoms
which are common to Catarrb, yet all of them
are not present in every case DR.. saze's Ca
tarrh Remedy cures Catarrh in its worst forms
and stages. 1t is pleasant to use, and contains
no pois or caustic drugs Sent by mail
on recent Of sixtv cents. Address R. V: Pierce,
1873 Seneca street Buffalo, N. Y. Solo by
druggists mar7th-eod1w tu-th-s&W1s
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
Notice to BMtlders.

CEALED win be rsSs,s s o aaf sa,q 'r
day. ma5'9 n is; ci ls1 baaaisss L,w Pc.
the erection, o. made ior a part or TOR tue whole.
ss Ra%s sG vases S ::
accepted ps CITY Rooms in Lewiston, at the On .
seen az ,cbitect Mr.. q. +. Meachan iu ALL
OF tnnncations should be directed to Cha trrsn OF
,;tv Buildlng Committee, Lewiston, aud should be
enSorsd Proposals for erection OF City Baiidmgs"
Per Order OF Building Committee.
.....-....' A. WAKEFIELD, Sec'y.
Lewiston, March G, 1871. maIfufw
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

REAL Hair Switches and Curls at Cogia
HaSsans ow
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09
BUSINESS NOTICES.

THE NEW York University Medicine is max
ing more cutes than all other medicines COM
bined. Branch Office, $50 Congress st. Ad-
vice free. P. Staples agent. tt.
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

TESTED BY TME.-For Throat Diseases,
Cold and Coughs" Bro,cn's Brouchidl Troches"
have proved their efficacy by a test of mauy
pears. The good effects resulting from the use
of the Troches have brought out many worth
less limitations. Obtain only Browns Bron
chial Troches."
THE WAY "to minister to mind diseased
is to take Peruvian Syrup, protected solution
of the protoxide of iron, which gives strength
and vgor to the whole system, restores the di
gestive organs to perfect health thereby restor-
ing the mind to its natural vigor.
fna1Gfh.n & vi w
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

GRIEF, EXCESSIVE ANXIETY, or Prolonged
Study will produce infrmity of the Nervous
System. In proportion as the strength OF that
system is expended upon the mind in troubled
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-09

PHALON'S NEW PERFUME.
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TIE MOST LASTING PERFUME.
THE MOST FRAGRANT BOUQUET.
THE SWEETEST OF PERFUMES.
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