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The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12
(From Harper's Bazar.l
New York Fashions.
FALL GOODS.


In the heat of midsummer merchants are
receiving their fall and winter goods. The
earliest importations are of fine silks and
wooden stuffs. Among these solid colors will
prevail. The Jacquard, or raised figured
goods. will be a CONSPICUOUS feature this sea-
SON: stripes will be holder than those of the
summer: plaids are almost extinct. In fine
fabrics there is a variety of ouaint ANTIQUE
shades that are not positiye colors. but neu-
trail tints made up of two colors so intimately
blended that the identity of each is lost.
The bulk of silk importation is of faille-a
set gros gram with distlnct, even, rounu
threads OF medium size ana admiraDle lustre.
Among these bronze DROWN anu sage green
tnts prevail. -
foreVenlne uresseS are sims vi saueu ..;S. nuet
that are now so popular. Aihong .ne pree'iese
new hues are aurora, a paie pi.kisll-Sray, an
unmlxed SOFT gray calied gfas pa, ana 9ell-
cate BUN called chamos-color. Inc Diue
tlnts are ctet pdte, or pright SKY Diue, para
disc piue is OF deeper nue. lnulenhe anu tur-
quolse are the ann, iackrIus're shaues lltro-
49, - ~ na,uiS No. roSo. teaNrosa
with yellow tints; and faded-rose, lovely
pale shade. Pink coral, Nile green, lavender,
BILE, or wheat color, and the silver shades are
again imported.
FANCY SILKS.
noveltv in fancy silks is brocbe silk serge
This is a soft. thick twilled silk like Old
fasbioned levantine and Is imnorted for polo-
naises. The ground is usually black, and the
figures, flowers, and vines wrought upon 1t
are OF one color-Diue, green or brown.
Stripes are no longer mere hair lines, but
are hall an men or more IN ~ldth. Inere
are PLAIN sond stripes at wlde intervals, DuG
the newest designs are clusters OF lines and
irregular groups. White or brown stripes on
black grounds VIII remain IN favor.
wooLEN GOODS.
Tho monoral t;nts descr;bed for silk goods
arc al renro,inced in ca.bmeres delaines and
merinoes These soft clincinp fabrics. so
beautiful for draperv' are largely imported.
while there are few poplins and harsh wiry
materials. Iwiiled goods are sun preferred
70 reps. ooiored 5rehcn casnHaeres VIII, IN, IN d
lneasure' superseue the iavorlte Dlach casil-
inere vi . ,AsS MinIer' Dane, e arc VI nilei
iuanSy .n"n ia ;I @ y. ~ GO!
my ai1 .su - miGoi' 0oii0 III uo"o'o ioiu' anu
''o iioio
ECRU wooLENs.
A feature of French importations is fine
wooden goods in their ecru or natural state
uncolored, raw, and undressed, as they ar,
taken from the loom. These are thickly
twllled iaDrlcs IN odd grayish-brown coiors
warm ana heavy. enongh Tor service, ana SC
accommodating that they will hnd faVol
with lovers OF novelty.
JAoUARD GOODS.
Another consnicnous feature is the ricl
Jacquard or sk-fgured woolens, anti.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12
City of Portland.
In BOARD OF MAYOR AND AIDE

~ DOahD Or NAHUM AMI
.Iuly II, 1872
ORDERED, That this Board will discontinue the
W outfall laid out for the Sewer in Commercial
street the foot of Center street. and will lay out
outf for same from Commercial street at the foot
of Center street running on the present line of the
present sewer the to the present outlet
and thence line parallel with the line of Center
and will meet for that purpose Commercial street
at the foot of Cener street. ON Saturday the tenth
day of August next at four o'clock in the afternoon
provided the Board shall then adjudge said laying
out necessary, and that the City Clerk give seven
days notice hereofby advertisement in two daily pa
pers of this city, and by posting the in two pub
lie places in this city, and also the said proposed
0utfa said notice to contain copies of this order.
kead and passed.
Attest-H 1. ROBINSON, Clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12
THE PR ESS.
MONDAY MORNING, AUG. 12, 1879.
GOSSip and Gleanings.

Literary men hold out well. Mr.. Carlyle,
Sir Charles Lyell, and Mr.. Darwin are all
over three-score and ten. Sir ROderick Muir
Gibson recently died in full harness at very
advanced age. OF French authors, Michelet,
who has just published his thirtieth historical
work, History of the Nineteenth Century, is
IA. Guizot. at the age of S5, is publishing
history of France in monthly parts. Another
busy historian, Mignet, is 76. Victor Hugo
is in his 21st year, and Littre, of the same
age, still contributes an occasional book, and
edits q review.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12
City of Portland.
In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN,

In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN,
July 81, 1872.
ORDERED, That this Board will discontinue the
" Outfall laid out for the Sewer in Commercial
street. the foot of Cotton street, (or outlet of
Richardson Wharf Company's land) and will lay out
new outlel for same from Commercial street at the
foot of the lane Ia continuation of Cotton street,
ming the present line of the present Sewer
the same, to the present outlet and thence on line
parallel with the line of Cotton street, nearly
TO theSHarbor Commissioners line, and will meet for
that purpose Commercial street at the foot Of Cot
ton street, on Saturday the Tenth day Of August
next at three and half O'Clock in the afternoon, pro-
vd.d the Board shall then adjudge said laying out
necessary, and that the City Clerk give seven days
notice hereof by advertisement in two daily papers
of this city, and by posting the same in two public
places in this city, and also the said proposed
outfll Said notices to contain copies Of this Order.
Read and passed.
Attest-H. 1. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
A true copy-Attest-H. I. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
CITY OF PORTLAND, ss.-August 1, 1872.
To all whom it Notice is hereby given as
required by the aforesaid Order which is made part
of this notice.
au2td H. I. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

A man is not like chicken. The older he
gets the tenderer he becomes. Young ladies,
please note!
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

David Fighter of Newark was married,
and after the ceremony gave feast at his
residence. He was indiscreet enough to in
jure guest by striking him on the head with
a pitcher, whereupon he was arrested and
locked up for the night. After David had
heen incarcerated, his bride and several
friends visited the station and begged for his
release. They were informed that David
would have to spend his night in cell No. s;
but the chief informed the bride that she
might stay with David. That accommoda-
tion she declined.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12
Wanted.
Lost.

nN Saturday, August 50, on Chestnut or Ex-
~ change street, part of ladies' Gold Chan with
key and charm attached. The finder will be snita-
bly, rewarded by leaving the same at the Counting
Room of the Daily Press aus st
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

There is talk in Berlin about the organiza-
ton of large stock-company for the publica-
ton of new daily paper, destined to be the
largest in the world, and to be managed on
the plan of the American journals.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

Music is the food of love-beef and mutton
that Of matrimony.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

CITY OF PORTLAND ss-August 1, 1872.
To all ichom it concerns. Notice is hereby given
required by the aforesaid Order, which is made
part of this notice.
Aug2-edtd H. /. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

Every actor likes to have an effective en-
trance and exit. Sometimes they are spoilt
by adverse circumstances. This was the
case, for instance, with the Waterbury puppy
that hid himself in some bushes and hoped
out to surprise the scythe with which his
master was moving. 1t would be hard to
say which half of him was most astonished.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12
EDUCATIONAL.
w estbrOOk Seminary.

WestbrOOk Seminary.
FINHE Fall Term will commence Monday, August
\ lyth, and continue fourteen weeks.
For further Information, address C. b. VARNEY,
A. M. Stevens Plains, Maine.
Stevens Plains, July 22d, 1862. d1w-then-eod If
GreeIy Institute,
At Cumberland Center.
TJvHE Fall term of this institution will commence
Il on the first Monday of September with Mr.
George NJ. Seders as Principal and Miss M II
Blanchard, Assistant.
From the reputation of our teachers, we confident
y expect that all who give 1t fair trial will find it
u frst-class school.
For further information apply to
1e N L. HUMPHREY.
...o, or ASA GREELY.
Oxford Normal Institute !
South Paris, Me.
Fall Term Commences Tuesday, Scptem-
ber 3. 1872.
COURSES OF STUDY.
l. Collegiate Course.
2. Collegiate Fitting Course
8. Normal Course for Teachers.
4. Scientific Course.
s. Higher English Course.
g. Common English Course.
T. Commercial Course.
Military Department under charge of
Esftr rafs Capt. Bolster.
tE-Send for Circulars.
For information as to Faculty, Expenses, &c.; or
Tor Circulars, Board, or Rooms apply to Rev. j. b.
Mheewright, Rev. A. Hatch, DR.. D. B. Sawyer, E. r
Stone, Alva Hersey, or
III. E. SWASEY, Principal,
audit South Paris, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

The man who can be nothing but serious,
or nothing but merry, is but half a man.
Leigh Hunt
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

1t was fruitful saying of Thoreau, Be not
simply good be good for eomethinS.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

The last volume of the "Secret Cores
pondence found at the Tuilleries'' establishes
beyond doubt that Marshal Bazaine inten-
tionally sacrificed Maximlian.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

Garibaldi is preparing for the press novel,
the scene of which is laid in France during
the recent war.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

out to surprise the scythe with which his
master was moving 1t would be hard to
say which half of him was most astonished.
If there is any person to whom you feel
dislike, that is the perosn of whom you ought
never to think.-Cecil.
A rural gent of eighteen summers invested
in banana ON the cars recently. He care
fully removed the peel and put it on the seat
by his side; then he broke the fruit up in
small pieces, eying it anxiously as he did so.
When this was done, he picked up the peel,
shook it in his lap, and finally threw the
pieces out of the window, remarking as he
did so: ''That's the fust of them prize pack
ages ever bought, an it's the last, you bet"
Richard Wagner, the German composer,
must be very sensitive man. He has libel
suits pending against nine newspaper editors.
The passionate are. like men standing on
their heads; they see all things the wrong
way.-Pldto.
A lady writes from Paris, ''Dress as oddly
as you can, you will be fashionable"
The despotism of custom is on the wane;
we are not content to know what things are:
we ask whether they ought to be.-John
Stuart Mill
1t was fruitful saying of Thoreau, Be not
simply good; be good for something.
The last volume of the "Secret Cores
pondence found at the Tuilleries'' establishes
beyond doubt that Marshal Bazaine inten-
tionally sacrificed Macmillan.
The man who can be nothing but serious,
or nothing but merry, is but half a man.
Leigh Hunt.
The organ grinders and other itinerant mu-
sicians of Chicago are, it is said, about to
strike They feel that theft remuneration is
not in proportion to their professional skill,
and propose to force public recognition.
Every encouragement will be given them to
persist in their refusal to play.
From Harper's Bazar.l
New York Fashions.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

The despotism of custom is on the wane (;
we are not content to know what things are I:
we ask whether they ought to be.-John
Stuart Mil.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

If there is any person to whom you feel
dislike, that is the perosn of whom you ought
never to thnk.-CeciI
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12
FRENCH CALICOES.

French calicoes show some novelty OF col
oring, but the designs are still the Vatican
flowers and figures. The present fancy is to
have the ground of one OF the new unique
colors, strewn with irescoings of cther shades
of the same color, lighted up here and there
with a bright bit of scarlet, rosebud, blue
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

A lady writes from Paris, ''Dress as oddly
as you can, you will be fashionable"
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

FINHE Fall Term will commence Monday August
Il 18TH and continue fourteen weeks.
For further Information, address C. b. VARNEY,
A. M. Stevens Plains Maine
Stevens Plains, July ed 1862 d1w-then-eod TT
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

A TWO story House. No "a High street; contain
IA ing IA Rooms, Good car brick cistern good
well and Sebago water; piped for gas; heated by fur
nace good stable; lot containing about 1900 square
feet. Price low-Terms liberal
Inquire of JOHN C. PROCTER,
jy12-dSw 90 Exch9nge ST
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

One of the best farms in Cumber
AIM y land County, known as the Enoch
MaMl&z-razS Morse Place, with fifty acres added
sIiHIIA# theretoo making 160- acres. Said
EeIz9S79 farm is near the Grand Trunk Depot
in North Yarmouth, and is too well known IN this
County to need any putfs. Any one wishing to make
good bargain, is invited to call and view the prem.
Ses. EZRA TOBTE
June 20, 1872. jun21dS5w3w-w26
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

The passionate are like men standing on
their heads; they see all things the wrong
way.-Pldto.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

Richard Wagner, the German composer,
must be a very sensitive man. He has libel
suits pending against nine newspaper editors.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-12

woolen goods in their ecru or natural state,
uncolored, raw, and undressed, as they are
taken from the loom. These are thckly
twilled fabrics in odd grayish-brown colors,
warm and heavy enough for service, and so
accommodating that they will find favor
with lovers of novelty.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-11
The Pani-Mario Concerts.

The first of these concerts will be given
at Exposition Hall next Tuesday evening,
the second Wednesday, the third Thurs
day evening. The Memphis appeal says of
one of them:
There are glorious days and nights com
ing for those who have cultivated tastes.
We only wish that M. Strakosch and Patti
would linger with us just a little longer
Not StrakOsch and Patti alone, however,
for we mean when we speak of these the
alluring Cary, Mario, Carreno, Sauret and
Scolara, the quickening and vivitying rays
that play about the greater Orbs. We can
sOlace ourselves, however, after their de-
parture, by nursing the sweet effects Of the
music-glory which will owe ewhelm as.
Mario probably sings for us the last time in
his life. It is his last tour, it is said, and we
think he will cover himself with glory.
just painful faIter here and there indi-
Gates the waning of his great power, but
hissweet and mellow tones wreathe his
brow with myrtle, and the audiences hang
upon his voice with breathless interest and
pleasure. Patti is imperial as she ever
was. She is the exquisltely finished,
sophisticated warbler Of the concert stage,
and does she not dress beautifully? Who
can resist her ringing, bell-like notes. which
seem TO spring upward from rose wreaths
half hid in snowy drifts Of underskirt and
lace, like birds from feasting on oriental
p0te1TeS Cary is beautiful in her sweet
simplicity She has never been spoiled by
praises, not she She sings gloriously, be-
cause it is natural for her to do so, and
stands before her audience and utters har-
mony like Young girl talking to the trees
and flowers. CareuO goes at her piano
like school girl in a passion, with
pettish, vehement, sirroco-liko movement,
v hich both startles and pleases by
it's very novelty. She loves the instrument,
but she turns many youngsters head
when she moves off the stage, and looks
over her shoulder coyly at the audience.
She plays distinctly, accurately and at
tractiveIy, and is both charming and beau
tiful. Sauret is young and enthusiastic,
and at times yields his bow with passionate
tervor, and surpasses even Ole Bull in some
respects Scolara is sufficient in the way
Of vocal tricks, and undoubtedly owns
good voice in its peculiar method, but after
Mario we would wish to hear no man sing.
Scolara's laughter is perfect and eontagI-
Gus; it is wonderful and incompatible.
Bright, brilliant and beautiful will be the
to link themselves with the Patti
Mario Cary concerts, at the New Memphis
Theatre.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-11
BLIoAN, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER Il. 1872.
The Monroe Telegraph says:

Several wagons arrived here last week
that came from Jefferson, Texas. They
were loaded with cotton at SIS per bale,
merchant from Shreveport came over and
got a wagon load of apples, paying 81 per
hundred for hauling. He said his apples were
small, and he would get his money back, if
Red river did not come up mid a hurry"
by selling the apples "a bit piece. We
should say so. Another man had load of
barber-pole candy, which he intended to
sell cheap to the boys of Shreveport, that
is, at dime stick
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-11
SPECIAL, NOTICES,


UnprOductive Frauds.-Imitatons and coun-
terfeits of established, popular restorative, al
though mscbievousin their direct effects, are in.
directly beneficial in some respects. They teach
the community to rate at its just value the prepa
ration that has been simulated and pirated. The
reputation and sale OF Hosette1's Stomach Bltters
for example, have been greatly enhanced by the
attempts that have been made to supplant it. The
dupes of imposture who from time to time have
been induced by plausible falsehoods to try some
worthless succedaneum for the standard tonic of
America have invariably returned TO it in an en-,
thpsiastic frame OF mind, ready to champion its
merits to the uttermost. The warmest panegerists
of its preventive and curative properties those
who have weighed the nostrums of envious adven
turers in the balance and found them wanting In
pecuniary point OF view, all attempts to under
mine the popularity of this medicine have proved
advantageous to the proprietors and except for the
sake Of protecting the public the ga,ne of expo
sure would not be worth the candle.
dtl0 st cod "
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-11
storm,

Yesterday morning there was mixture
of rain and sleet, with cold wind, which
rendered it uncomfortable on the streets,
and most of the cars whose trips had been
resumed Monday were taken off in mercy
to the convaIescent animals that drew
them. A rain set in after twelve o'clock,
which became violent storm by ) P NJ.
and continued during the evening. As a
consequence people who could do SO stayed
at home, and the theatres had few patrons.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-11
fame Eyre at the Varieties.

The st. Louis RepubHcG'5 Of Sunday says
Hiss Charlotte Thompson has done well at
the Olympic Theatre, and there are many
regrets that her engagement did not include
another week.
She gave us her society play of :. One
SVife,' Jane Eyre" and " Vctorine,' and
her repertoire contains several either good
srlays, which time would not allow her TO
produce. Miss Thompson has gained expe-
Hence and accumulated force since she
played here years ago. She has become a
more finished artistic, and has sacrificed
none Of her freshness by the refining process.
e Eyre which she played "s fSa1 4oF benefit pdr
fornance throughout, and possesses supe-
rior merit as a dramatic production. The
most effective scenes and passages OF the
novel are artistieally introduced ana
wrought up to a grand climax.
Miss Thompson will commence an en-
gagement at the Varieties Theatre next
Monday evening, opening with Jane
Eyre"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-11
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA
IN THE MATTER OF h. w. WHITMAN, BANK.
Tupt.
In Bankruptcy-No. 1853.

WHEREAS, Z. W. WIIITEMA-.. OF THE PARISH
w of West FeliGiana and district aforesaid duly
declared bankrupt under the act of Congress Of
March 2, 1867, has this day filed in said court Pc
ttion praying, for dis hargo and certificate
thereof, from all his debts and other claims prOya
BILE under said act
Notice ID therefore given to all creditors who
la ve proved their debts, and t. all ether persons
in interest, that the seventeenth day of December
1872, at II A. N is assigned for the hearing of the
same, and that they may then and there attend
aud show cause, if any they have; why the prayer
of the said petition should not be granted; and
further notice is given that the bankrupt will un.
deTg0 an examination before Register Kellogg on
the sixteenth day of December, A. d. 1872, at II
A. NJ, at his office, CustomhOuse building
Clerks office, New Orleans, November u, 1872
no2S dc4 IL K LOEW, Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-11
DRAlNAGE TAX NOTICI.
DEPARTMENT. OF PUBLIC Acc
New Orleans. NnYemhar Il

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ACCoUNTs,
New Orleans. November a. 1872
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY
~. of New Orleans duly authorized by law,
will proceed 10 drain that portion IF the city of
New Orleans comprised in the Fourth Draining
District, lying Within the following limits to witt
Commencing on the left bank of the river Missis
sppi at the point of Intersection with Lafayette
avenue, thence continuing down the said river to
the point of intersection with Fishermans canal
thence running back from the said river adistance
OF $500 feet thtreab0uts, to Bayou Bicnvenu and
Florida walk, thence continuing along Florida
walk for a distance of IS 9l4 feet or theTeahGuts
so as to connect through a curved line of 338 feet
additional, with Lafayette and Peoples avenues,
at a point distant from the Mississippi river of
about $500 feet and thence along Lafayette avenue
10 the place of beginning; plan and tabeaux of
which have been made and deposited at the efice
of the Recorder of Mortgages in for the parish
of Orleans
The works necessary for the draining of said dis.
trict will be commenced as soon as the publlca-
tons required by law can be made and completed
within three years land, as possible to cal.
culate,) at cost of about 5 102 479
ALFRED SHAW,
nj rat Of pu1,Ii
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-11

WEAKENING THE LEvEE BY FrRE.-Mrs.
Mcintosh, residing about three miles below
Algiers, states that last Friday night some
unknown villain set fire to the planks used
to face the levce opposite Mr.. Willetts
plantation, and considerable mischief was
done. 1t seems that Mr.. Willet had been
fortifying his levee for the last two years,
among other things, sinking fat boat
along the front Ievee purposely, to prevent
the current from washing away the bank.
At present The levee is thought to be I'M
aafe
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-11
PROPOSALS..
DEPARTMENT OF WATERw,

DEPARTMENT OF WATERwoRKsaN61
Public Buildings
New Orleans, December To- i872 !
SEALKD PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED BY
- the undersigned until MONDAY, December 16
1872, at twelve O'clock NJ. for furnishing one fiat.
boat lead of Pittsburg coal to be delivered and
piled at such points within the Waterw0rks ipclos-
ure as may be designated. Bids are to be made at
SO much per barrel, the of barrels to be de-
termined by gauge of boat.
All parties making proposals for this contract ar6
required to deposit with the Administrator of Fl.
nance, as evidence of their intention to abide by
the adjudication, the amount of three hundred
dollars in cash which shall be forfeited to the
city in case of failure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom the contract is nor awarded
will have their deposits returned to them on the
daY the adjudication is made.
No bid will be received unless accompanied
by the certificate of the administrator of Finance
certifying that the required cash deposit has been
made.
The city reserves the right to reject any and al
bids.
Proposals to be indorsed Proposals for Coal"
CHARLES FI1ZENREITER,
deiO OF Administration.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-11
Commissioned.

Hon. A. P. Field received his commission
as Attorney General yesterday from Cover
nor Pinchback, and telegraphed informa-
ton Of this fact to Washington w. G.
Brown has been commissioned as Superin-
tendent Of Public Education, by Governor
Pinchback.