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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-12-05

The New Hampshire electors voted for Grant
and Wilson and chose Capt. George w. Esta-
brooke of Concord, Messenger.
Job Wallace of Nashua, was fatally injured
by getting in front of a train Wednesday.
The electoral college of New York voted fol
Grant and Wilson yesterday.
The electoral college of New York passed re-
solutions eulogistic of Horace Greeley.
The Massachusetts electors voted for Grant
and Wilson.
The bill authorizing the lease of the Old
South Church to the government for post of
flee, passed to its third reading in the Massa-
chusetts House by vote of IA to AZ.
Henry L. Pierce declines the Republican nom
nation for Mayor of Boston.
The Maryland electoral college voted for Hon.
T. A. Hendricks of Indiana, for President.
Ohio gave its electoral vote to Grant and
Wilson yesterday.
The Massachusett, House of Representatives
yesterday passed resolutions commemorative of
the life and services of Horace Greeley.
Flags We're placed at half-mast and bells were
tolled in many New England towns yesterday
in memory of Horace Greeley.
Two hundred and fifty Carlists entered Spain
from France Tuesday.
The Rhode Island electoral college voted yes
terday for Grant and Wilson.
Stephen Whitaker was thrown from a wagon
in Providence, H. l., yesterday, fracturing his
skull
The Indiana electors voted yesterday for
Grant and Wilson, and adopted appropriate
resolutions upon the death of Horace Greeley.
The Tennessee electors voted for Hendricks
for President and Brown for Vice President,
and adopted resolutions of sorrow for the death
of Mr.. Greeley.
The streets of Laconia, \ H., were lighted
with gas for the first time last night
The Connecticut electors voted for Grant and
Wilson yesterday, at Hartford
The New Hampshire Republican State Com
mittee have called the State Convention at Con-
cord, Jan. 14th, and the Congressional Conven-
tons as follows: First District at Dover Jan.
18th; Second District at Manchester JAM 18th
and the Third District at Lebanon, on the same
day.
A memorial service in honor of Horace Gree.
ley was held in Rutland, VT, yesterday.
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Brighton Cattle Market.
For the week ending "wednesday. Dec. 4.

EOr Tile week enulnk W euneSuay, Dec. ..
At market for the current week:-Catte. 25i2
Western Cattle, 1850; Eastern Cattle 40; Northern
Cattle and Mich Cows s33 Left from last week
179.
Prices of Beef Cattle, y cwt live weight Extra
quality $500 a so; first quality 81 25 q rs; Sec
ond quality Sc % a 90; third quality "a rs q 70;
poorest grades of coarse oxen bulls, &C., SO so q
425 (the total weight of hides, tallow and dressed
beef) Nearly all the Beef Cattle sold by the ID,
live weight.
Brighton Hides o. cents p ID. Brighton Tallor
G q SIC y I'd.
Country Hides ocents % ID. Country Tallow q
SIC P ib.
Calf Skins l6 a 1sc % H. Sheep Skins 81 90 q -
each. Lamb Skins 81 90 q rs each.
Standardization not so many from
the West at market this week there were last and
the quality was mostly Of common grade. There
were few nice lots, and one pair ofvery extra Cattle
which weighed 1900 lbs were sold by A n. Monroe to
j. L. Thaycr at SC u lb live weight. Prices of all
grades remain unchanged from our last quotations.
There were but few fresh Cattle brought in from
Maine. A part of those which came in a week ago
being left over, trade for common grades has been
dull, and large number of Northern Cattle were
driven over from Watertown to be disposed Of
Working Oxen-There was a fair supply at market
this week, but trade has not been very active. We
quote sales Of pair girh feet inches for S120
pair, grth feet 10 inches, for $780, l pair girth
feet inches, for S1i5 pair girth feet inches for
$155; pair, girth feet inches, for S205; pair,
girth feet 10 inches, for $780,
Store Cattle-We quote Yearltngs $40 q $50; two
year olds SIS a $2s; three year Odds SIS az S45 y
head. large portion of the small Cattle which come
from the North what would ordinarily be sold for
Stores but nearly all that in fair condition are
taken to slaughter; portion the receipts from
Maine were Stores. Trade has not been very active
of late and probably viii continue light the balance
Of I'm
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by TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS in MAINE.


RANGoR, Dec 4-Hon. Solomon Parsons, one
of the oldest and most esteemed citizens of this
place, died suddenly this morning of pneumo-
MA Mr.. Parsons has filled many places of
trust, and at the time of his death was trus-
tee of the Bangor Savings Bank, director IN
the Farmers National Bank, and clerk of the
Bangor Gas Company. He was seventy-four
years old.
European g. North American Railway.
BANGOR, Dec AT meeting of the Drec-
tors of the European & North American ICON
solidatedl Railway, held here to-day, the fol-
lowing officers were elected: G. K. Jewett, Ban
gor, President; E. R. Burpee, st. John, Vice
President; Noah Woods, Bangor, Clerk and
Treasurer; NJ H. Angel, Bangor, Supt.; HID
Mcleod, st. John, Asst. Supt.; F. w. Cram,
Bangor, General Freight Agent; A. o. Bailey,
Mattawamkeag, Master Mechanic.
Respect to Mr.. Greeley.
BRUNSWICK, Dec A heavily draped flag
is hung across Main street to-day in memory of
the late Horace Greeley.
The Electoral Veto.
Especial to the Press.j
AUGUSTA, Dec. 4.-The electoral college re-
assembled in the Senate Chamber this morning
and after prayer by Rev. Mr.. Penny, proceed ed
to vote for President and Vice President. The
seven votes of the State were given to Grant
and Wilson.
There were so many candidates for Messen-
ger to carry the certificates to Washington, that
the electors concluded to select one of their OWL
number, and accordingly elected John H. Kim
ball, Esq, of Bath.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.



BosToN, Dec 4.-The Protestant Episcopal
churches of Massachusetts held special con-
vention at st. Pauls church to-day for the
election of bishop for the vacancy caused by
the death of Bishop Eastburn About one hun
dred churches were represented by nearly one
hundred and twenty-five clerical and two hun
dred lay delegates. Rev. A. H. Vinton was
chairman. Rev. Dr.. Haight of New York was
chosen by both clerical and lay branches of the
convention; in the former, on the 4th ballot,
by the following vote:
Whole number of votes So; necessary to a
choice AZ; Benz 1. Haight had ~; Alex. I'll.
Vinton 90; others 4. DIR. Haight was then de-
clared elected by the clergy, and a message
from the laity was received announcing the
same result by that body The clergy then re-
turned to the church In the lay delegate con
vention after the first ballot was taken, the
position of Dr. Haight was fully explained TO
the convention as a liberal church man; and on
the second ballot he was elected by the follow
ing vote: Whole number &C.; necessary to a
choice, 81; Alex. Fl. Vinton had %; Benjamin
j. Haight had 50 ALEX. Burgess had 2; Brooks,
Paddock and Potter one each and one was di-
yided
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P. A & n. U.-The members of the Port
land Army & Navy Union are notified to meet
at their hall, in uniform, at p. M, Friday,
Dec 6, for the purpose of attending. the funer-
al of their late comrade, G. R. Todd.
Per order,
S. c. GORDON, Prest.
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New Advertise nents To-Day.

AUCTION COLUMN.
Elegant Collection of Shells-F. o. Bailey & c
Fu;niture-F. o. Bailey & Co.
Furniture, Carpets, &c.-F. o. Ba ley s. Co.
Elegant New Furniture-F o. Bailey & Co.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Portland Fraternity-First Entertainment.
Levee-Chestnut Street Society.
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Attention 18th Maine.
L. A. r. A.-Special Meeting.
Prof. Denton to be replied to.
Wilbor Cod Liver Oil aid Lime.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Key Found.
Portland Female Accommodation Wanted.
Hale's-Ornamental and Useful Goods.
For Ellsw rth-Sch. Patriot.
Cheapest Book Store in the United States.
For Savannah-Brig Frontier.
To Let-Rooms.
Schumacher Dros.-Swiss Wood Carving.
500 Reward-J Durleigh.
SmilaN-Albert Dirwanger.
70 Let-House.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Mr.. i. Latner-Closing Out.
Prof. Denton-Lectures.
Reduction in the Cost of Insurance.
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NEW YORK, Dec 4-Aorning.-Gold at 112s.-
Money at per cent. Sterling Exchange 1881 q 10.
State stocks dull.
NEW Yong, Dec. 4-Ecenind.-Money In sharp
demand and firm at 9 1-16 per cent, closing at
per cent. Gold, q 1-32. Sterling Exchange quiet at
1888 1885, for long, and 1iOt q 10s for short sight.
Gold quiet at 1929 1921 loans 1Gi per cent. to fiat.
The clearnaces were $57, 600, 900. Treasury Dish
ursements S262, 000 Governments quiet and firm.
State bonds dull except Tennessee which stron
In stocks business dull except in Pacific Mail and
Rock Island. The former was weak and sold down
to SAG. Rock Island strong and advanced to
11i2 under renewed rumors Of a scrip dividend, but
fell off at the Close The stock is reported part of the
Northwestern programme. The explanation of the
recent advance i'll Harlem is the fact that subscrip
ton paper is circulating among stockholders for the
extension of charter to 300 years. The fluctuations
in other shares were unimporant though prices were
somewhat lower in Pacific Mail in sympathy with the
reaction in Rock Island, bat closed steady
The Bank OF Commerce and the 4th National re-
turned to the Treasury to-day si204,677 additional
being part of the money placed with them in October
The balance of the Government money in these banks
is 81, sol 1888.
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EURNlEERE.

Immediately AFTER the Sale Of the
above will be sold the Furniture
Ofsaid House, consisting OF EN-
glisi, Brussels, Tapestry and
other Carpets, large Mirrors,
ParlOr, Chamber, Dining Room
and Kitchen Furniture, China,
Glass, Stone and wooden ware,
&c, axe.
no9S dfd
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METEOROLOGICAL.
PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT TwENTy-FoUR
HOURS.

PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT TwEETy-FoUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF STGNAL)
OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,
Dec 4. $500 2. N)3
Probabilities barometer will fail in
Wisconsin and on Lake Michigan, with south
erly winds, cloudy weather and light snow, and
cloudy weather extending thence to the Ohio
Valley, followed tomorrow by occasional snow
Westerly winds, cold and clearing weather in
the Gulf and South Atlantic States, partly
cloudy weather, light variable southwest to
northerly winds; the latter varying to easterly
on the Calf with light rain in Michigan. Over
the lower lakes and Canada southwesterly
winds, partly cloudy weather and increasing
temperature tomorrow with a diminishing
pres sure. In New England and the Middle
States fair weather. Increasing temperature,
diminishing pressure and southerly winds.
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HARTFORD INSURANCE CoMPANY.-It is we'll
known that there are no insurance companies
in this country which stand better than those
in the city of Hartford. None more reliable
and very few so PROMPT to respond in the day
of calamity. Out of the $3,000,000 insurance
paid to our citizens at the time of the great fire
in this city, the Hartford companies paid near
ly-S6O0, 900 or one-ffth of the whole sum.
Hartford exhibits a degree of pluck and hero
ism that is in the highest degree commendable.
She lost S11 900, 900 by the Chicago fire, and
paid it promptly and handsomely. Now she
loses nearly $4,000 600 by Boston, and announ-
ces herself ready to pay on demand. A noble
example of commercial integrity.
Those of our citizens who want insurance
cannot do better than to patronize these COM
panies. Whatever may be said of English or
other companies, the "Phalanxers'' have the
pre-eminence. o.
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= OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Lord informs us
that Mr. Hezekiah B. Means having sent in
his resignation as assistant assessor, no APP
pointment will be made in his place. The ter
rtory of the 4th division will be incorporated in
the second and third New Gloucester, Pow
nal, Freeport, Brunswick, Harpswell, Gray,
Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Cumberland and
Falmouth will be annexed to division No. 2,
j. L. Rackleff of Portland, assistant assessor,
and Harrison, Otisfeld, Casco and Raymond
will be annexed to division No. 3, Sylvester
Littlefield of Alfred, assistant assessor.
Mr.. Means, who.has been capable and affi-
cient officer, has been in the Internal Revenue
service for ten years. His retirement will be
much regretted by his friends.
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Elegant New Furniture, Carpets,
Xc.. mt Auction,

an THURSDAY, Dec. 18th, at 10 m, shall
" sell at office:
One elegant parlor suit in black walnut ard GRIM
son silk terry.
Two elegant parlor suits in black walnut and GRIM
plush.
One elegant parlor suit in black walnut and wine
terry.
One elegant parlor suit in black walnut and green
terry, I'd hand,
Two lounges in black walnut and hair cloth.
Ohe Sc - {" green rept
One black walnut chamber set Sd hand.
Three painted chamber sets, new.
Also an assortment of new tapestry, BTuss Is car
pets cranberry vine dinner service, five decora-
ted toilet sets elegant French plate mirror (gt
frame)
The above goods will be on exhibition the day be-
fore the sale.
#. %. BAILEY & CO., Auctionecrs.
does I'd
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INDIAN LEGISLATION.

cal from Fort Gibson, Indian Territory, which
says that bill has been passed by the Chero-
kee National Council, now in session at Table
quah, which banishes all white men from the
nation. 1t has created much excitement and
there is great dissatisfaction among many of
the most prominent citizens, who deem it po-
litcal crime. The question now agtated is,
whether or not the Chief will sanction or veto
the bill
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Boston Boot and Shoe Market.

BosToN, Dec. 3.-Tbe shipments of Boots and Shoes
from this market to places outside of New England
for the past week comprise 033 cases, against
for the same week last year.
The total shipments from this market since Janu-
airy LIST have been 2f2 1855 cases, against 53l
cases for the same period last year.
Tue clearances from this market the past week
have been very light and almost exclusively to
fill orders. There no buyers here at the present
time and, IL there were, there would be great a
difference on the question of price that there
would be but little trade 1t will undoubtedly be the
policy of buyers to keep out of the market until late
in the season. hoping that the stocks will be large
to compel the manufacturers to offer their goods
production during the present month will be very
light as the advance in leather, coupled with the
shortening Of the time for granting Credits will nat
urally check production until buyers are ready to
give their orders.
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RICHMOND Dec 4.-The General Assembly
met to-day The Governors message repre-
sents equcation and the finances as fiourlshing
recommends thorough system of immigra
ton W it'll State aid, and thinks the genera
government ought not to undertake the COM
pletion of the James River and Kanawa canal
but might lend the aid of its credit on safe
conditions. Both houses adopted resolutions OF
respect to the memory of Mr. Greeley
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Centennial GOsnmission

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 4.-The third general
meeting of the Centennial Commission was
Commissioners from q States were present
The report of the Executive Committee, giving
an account of the business of the committee
since the last general meeting, was accepted.
The design for seal was reported by the COM
mittee and adopted. The Commission adjourn
ed until tomorrow.
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New YORK, Dec. 4-Eyening--Gotton an &c high
er and In fair demand; sales 3697 bales Middng up
lands at 191c Flour quiet and steady sales IL $50 bbs
State 90 % 80; Round hoop Ohio 90 a Is; Yves,
tern 5 90 a 65; Southern 10 q, u 90. Wheat is
a 60; No Q do 40 q SO; Winter Red Western
1 62s a 6s; White Michigan rs q Q 5. Corn less
active and unchanged; sales $4,000 bush; steamer
sales IS 900 bush; White 50 q sic; old Western Mix
ed 5sl g 55e. Beefquiet. Pork dull new mess 10 "a
ate 2i q 30. Whiskey firm at 932 a. 94c. Rice dull at
"a @ Sic. Sugar dull Muscovado % a iOic; refin-
ing q 1oc Coffee quiet; Rio at 15t a 1sc in Gold
Moasses dull; New Orleans IS a 10. Naval Stores
Spirits Turpentnequiet at Gil q 62 Resin quiet at
10 for strained. Petroleum Is quiet; crude ~ re-
hnsd at 2'ac. Tallow firm at 81 a &c. Linseeu vi
81.
Wool quiet and firmly held pulled 10 ....r,.-
Freights to Liverpool firm; Cotton per steamer
] g 0 Lie Cd; do sail 81 g Old.
Cg,c,co ~ FIour firm and in fair demand
stock LIGHT and most Of the sales private wheat Is
steady; No Spring at ie e l6i; Mo- Spring at
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ny !. $. HAELRY * co., Aucrionoer..
Gentcei and very Desirable Three
Story French Roof Brick DWELL
ing HOUSe at Auction

WYE shall sell at public auction THURSDAY Dec.
w 9Th at II O'Clock, A. H. the Brick Dwelling
House No 80 Deerng Street, occupied by Gen. Il. b,
Avrpc rsais IL houses OH
the market in Portland. 1t has IL finished rooms
with fine large closets, and modern convenienGes
Bath Room, Gas, Scbago water, cemerted cellar &c.
&c. The house is in thorough repair throughout is
in of the very best neghboroods in the city and
is very desirable for 4 residence
ii can be examined every pleasant day from to 3
p. VI. till sale. Terms Liberal.
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An EnQuiry.

Mr.. Editor:-Can anybody tell for whose ac-
commodation the last train on the Portland &
Rochester railroad is run? 1t has been GUS
tomary in previous years to change the time of
leaving Portland after Dec. LIST to 81 o'clock,
and we have never heard any complaint on the
the part of ticket holders, that this hour was
too early. To those accustomed to travel on
the road daily the present arrangements are
anything but convenient or comfortable.
PASSENGER,
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Two convicts, named Rely and Robert Hap
good, escaped from Sing Sing prison Wednes-
day.
The Arkansas electoral college voted 'yester-
day for Grant and Wilson.
The Georgia electors voted yesterday as fol-
lows: For President, B. Glatz Brown G; Hor-
ace Greeley 5. For Vice President, b. Crate
Brown 81 Gen. A. H. Colgate of Georgia, s.
n. p. Banks 1.
The Pennsylvania electors voted yesterday
for Grant and Wilson,
Green Tree Tavern and five small frame
buildings were burned Wednesday afternoon at
st. Louis. Loss $4,000; insured $1,000.
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SheriE's Sale.
STATE OF MAINE,

OIAIE OF MAINE, I
CUMBERLAND IS.
FEVAkEN on execution, and will be sold at public
IL auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday, the
fifth day of December, 1872, at nine o'clock IN the
forenoon, the premises, the following described
personal property, to wit: certain two story wood
en- frame building, used q dweltng-bouse with
store first floor situated the northerly side of
Pleasant street, and being the fourth buil1ing
terly from the corner of South and said Pleasant
streets; said building standing on leased land.
Dated at said Portland the 3Osh day of Nov. 1879.
dee3dtd NJ. ADAMS, Deputy Sheriff.
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FOUR FooLs.-Four fools in Ulster overcoats,
who landed from the Scandinavian Tuesday,
amused themselves, while walking up Fore ST.,
by rudely accosting every woman they met
Presently gentleman who had been watching
them intently stepped up and collared one of
the cockneys, at the same time cheerfully init
mating his intention to punch hole in the Of
tenders head unless he ceased his outrageous
conduct. The cockney "wilted."
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CoNTRovERsAL-ProfD Denton will deliver
lecture at Arcana Hall this evening. To-
morrow evening he gives the concluding lecture
of the course. AS the last effort will be =
summing up of the arguments he has advanced
during the course, it will be well worth listen
ing too.
On Sunday evening MI. Albert Colby, by in
vitation of the First Society of Spiritualsts,
will make reply to the arguments against the
Deity of Christ and the plenary inspiration of
the scriptures adduced by Prof. Denton. The
reply will be given in Temperance Hail. No.
3513 Congress street AS it is matter in
which all of us feel an in terest there will I'M
doubtedly be full attendance.
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ing were the quotations of Govcrn,nen


Forthe week ending Wednesday, Dee. A.
ssGeorge's Codfsh-Market steady. We quote at IS
~ qtl.
Bank Codfsh-We quote at SIS y qtl.
Mackerel-Stock in first hands confined to single
lot of Bays, say 200 bbls prices nomnally at SIS and
$40 per Dbl for Is and 2s Whole stock Of all kinds
held in Gloucester about 5000 bbs.
Smoked Halibut-We quote at 10c ~ ib.
Oil-Prices continue with an upward tendency
We notice sales at 65c y GAL
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The MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Co. OF
New YORK. IA and 146 Broadway,
NEW YORK, Nov 80, 1872.
To the Editor Of the Pres:
SIR: From the fact. set forth by the aetuary
in the following letter, which have been care
fr1lv considered by the Trustees in committee
and by the Board collectively, they have de-
cided that the rates of premium for assurance
in this Company shall be reduced in conformi-
ty with the Recommendations of this letter as
soon as the necessary preparations are made for
the purpose.
interested in the subject of life assurance, the
letter will, if published, not only apprise them