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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-24


Money at per cent. Sterling Exchange 1893 a 11O4
Stocks steady. State Stock dull and firm.
The following the forenoon quot ations of South
ern securities:
Tennessee 6s, new. 70
Virginia 6's new 55
MsSouri6 's. g6
North Carolina SIS, new. .......... 20
South Carolina 6's new ...s................... So
NEW YORK. May 23-EOening-Money easy at 5 q
6 per cent. Sterling Exchange 109s l6109a. Gold
dull and easier at H3i a 1i35 Loans at 1@ per
cent. for carrying Cearings were $4,000 OO0 treas
ury disbursements 81 0S9, 000 estimated export of
specie for Saturday S150,0O0. Governments strong.
State bonds duh and steady Stocks dull except Pa
cific Mail, which depressed by rumors that par
ties who bought for election found themselves with
more stock than needed Pacific Mail opened at 500,
fell to IT'S rallied to 79s and closed at 7Ss The rest
of the list is somewhat unsettled with decline in
Erie and Quicksilver otherwise the market is steady
despite the quietude and the New York Central and
Indiana Central are strong and higher An early set
Element of the Pacific Mail mudde is anticipated and
will doubtless give fresh life and activity the gen.
era market There has been large sales of Erie with
in few days for foreign account.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-24

NEW ORLEANS, May 1S.-An the sail room on the
berth for Liverpool has been filed up, and a vessel
put on to-day is asking 3D. The Havre rate is also
looking up though &c is still the rate. A vessel
gagged for Liverpool at 27s Sd " ton BY sail We quote
as folows By steam-Cotton to Liverpool Id, to Ham
burg ID to st Petersburg via Hamburg 11-16d to New
York &c. to Boston &c. to Philadelphia lei Tobacco to
New York So; Sugar to New York 81 " hid; Molass-
es 81 W Dbl, Flour Soc, Pork 90c. Corn to Liver
pool in bulk 81 q 3D., to New York 15c. By sail
Cotton to Liverpool I'D, to Havre &c, to Bremen &c,
to Cronstadt 3D. and to boston Cd; Tobacco 70 Bre,
men 32s Cd q 35s, to Hayre 32s, to Liverpool 3os
Pork to New York Toe, Flour Coo, bulk Corn SIC |;
do to Liverpool SD. To Havana by the regular steam
ers, Flour Soc, Lard ST. Hams 81 rs, Tallow 81 Is,
Bran Soc Oats 4oc, Corn 12Ac p bush, Hay 81, Escu-
Tents SOC " Dbl. ( t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-24

THE officers elect of York Royal Arch Chap
ter, We're installed at their hall on Wednesday
evening, by DIG. III. P. Horace, H. Burbank.
AS the ceremonies were performed in the Ma
sonic rooms, it was found necessary to limit the
number of invited guests Each member was
furnished with three tickets and an invitation
was extended to Bradford Commandery, and
though the Knights had received but few
hours notice they met at their hall in Bidde-
ford in full dress, and proceeded to Saco escort
ed by Band which has been lately organized
in Biddeford. After the ceremonies of install
lation, the company partook of a collation.
which had been prepared for them in the spa
cious dining room of the Lodge and Chapter,
and returned home evidently we'll satisfied with
the evenings entertainment.
THE following officers were elected at the
annual meeting of Maine Council, No. Z, Royal
and Select Masters, Saco on Wednesday even
ing. Elijah Smith, I. I. M. E. p. Burnham,
R. l. M; o. F. Carpenter, l. M; A H. Jeller-
son, Treasurer; M. Seavey, Recorder; C. F.
Greene, G. g.; J. H. Pillsbury, Conductor; c.
M, Littlefeld, Steward; j. M. Noyes, Sentinel
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j. B. BROWN &; SONS.
b A N X II r 8,
PORTLAND MAINE


THIS HOUSE is established for the transaction of
General Banking Business.
DEPOSITS received subject to check at sight. In
terest at the rate of Four per cent per allow
ed on all Daily Balances. Accounts rendered and in
crest credited monthly.
CERTIFICATES IF DEPOSIT issued bearing in
terest as by agreeme and available at maturity in
Portland, Boston or New York.
COLLECTIONS of Notes, Drafts, Coupons, and
Dividends made in all parts of the United States and
Canada.
DEALERS in Government and other Investment
Securities and in Gold and Silver Coin.
STERLING BILLS drawn on Englnnd, Scotland
and Ireland Sight l-afts Paris Berlin and other
European cities, M, ntreal, st. John and Halifax.
Gold and Currency Drafts on Boston and New York.
APPROVED Commercial Bills purchased.
FACILITIES afforded for the transaction of the
Special as well the General Business of correspon-
dents.
Agents for the sale of the
Bonds Of the Portland & Ogdensburg r r
jn3 NAV
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-24
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

The yield of the gold fields in New South
Wales is increasing .f H-a 7.tEyi
Wendell Phillips has written a letter giving
his reasons for opposing Greeley =
Buchanans hardware store in Orillea, On
taria, has been burned. Loss. $17 900: insured
$5UU0. i70H lidftl3 q -a=-4-----
A violent gale passed over the Virginian coast
Wednesday, unrooing houses and Frustrating
trees and fences. 1t lasted thirty minutes and
was accompanied by rain, hail and lightning.
The drug establishment of Messrs Reno, Espy
& Co., was damaged by fire Wednesday night
to the amount of $50, 900.
The House Ways and Means Committee has
postponed till the next session of CONGRESS-, any
action on the bill to refund railroad and other
corporations the amounts collected from them
under the income tax law. About $1,000 900
are said to be involved in the question.
The Mormon House missionaries are holding
protracted meetings in different parts of the
territory. Elder Mussey, who proposed to burn
Salt Lake City, is prominent among them.
The trial of Rev. DR.. Huston of Trinity
church, Baltimore, is proceeding. The evidence
of Virginia Hopkins bears very strong against
the accused. q g7s.-rl als..f IL ,g.1 .- E.f.-.
The Spanish government is about to resign
because publicity given to documents of secret
funds. -. ., sf-t,.t5
The bill to reduce the fare on the New Ha-
ven railroad, which was supposed to have pass
ed the legislature, failed to pass the assembly.
A Havana dispatch says the continuous dry
weather has increased the sugar crop per
cent. -H1aliit 81 'i-ti.ii-- 7i .af' JAP
The Centennial Commission held a session
yesterday in Philadelphia President Hawley,
presiding. The executive committee reported
plans, etc. AIIGaG9 y 4fE.t
Eight wooden buildings in North East Pa.
were burned Thursday, valued at $4,000.
A fire at Warrington, West Virginia, Thurs
day morning, destroyed the greater part of the
town. Loss $4,000.
The Richmond, Va, municipal election, yes
terday, was probably carried by the conserva
tives by large majorities. The independent was
| the only opposing ticket.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-24
Administrators Sale.
Valuable Lot of Land at Auction.

pursuant to license from the Hon. John A. Wat
Il erman, Judge of Probate within and for the
County Of Cumberland, granted at a Probate Court
held on the third Tuesday Of April, A, D., 1872 at
am the In sen at
at three o'clock in the afternoon lot of land belong
ing to Happy Morse late Of Portland, deceased, and
situated the northery of India and Federal
streets in said Portland said lot being 40 feet on In
dia street. and running back about 1888 feet and
tanning 5000 square feet more or less.
The above described lot contains spring of pure
water, and a valuable bank of gravel.
Terms made known at sale.
w. w. THOMAS, JR
Administrator with the will annexed of the estate of
Happy Morse.
IF. o. BAILEY & Co., Auctioneers.
1aw3w-Sat
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Weather Report, May %, ~ r. M.
War Department, Signal Service, U. s. Army, Di-
visions of kilograms and Reports for the benefit of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-24


TRENTON, N. j., May 23.-The Republican
/ State Convention met to-day and was fully at
tended and enthusiastic. The resolutions passed
endorse every sincere effort to make the princi-
Piles of the Declaration of Independence liv-
ing reality on every inch of American soil !;
commend the 18th, 14th and 18th amendments
of the Constitution and oppose their repeal or
notification; approve the action OF Congress in
the passage of the amnesty bill; favor civil SER
vice refrom; endorse the labors of the civil SER
vice commission and the messages of the Presi
dent thereon; urge the early total repeal of the
income tax and Thanking privilege and the re-
moval of the burden of taxation as rapidly as
the national faith will permit; commend the
economy of the National Administration and
its reduction of the national debt; favor equal
and exact Justice to all; urge mutual conces-
sions to preserve intact the Republican party,
and acknowledge gratitude to the soldiers and
sailors, and endorse Gen. Grant, believing the
best and highest interests of the country de-
mand the recognition and election of Gen.
Grant as President and Colfax as Vice Presi-
dent. The delegates at large are Courtlandt
Parker, A. G. Cattell, Levi d. Jarrard and J..
W. Jones'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-24
Household Furniture al Auctio,

nN SATURDAY, May 25th at ten O'Clock, we
" shall sell the Furniture In house IS ELM ss.,
consisting in part Of fine TAPESTRY Carpet, elegant
Paror suit in B. W. and hair CLOTH French panels,
ting-rooD' Set b. w. and hair cloth, Seavy Paror
Coal Stove, Oval Mirrors, tive Wharnots, Card To-
BILE, Ingoain Carpet Painted Chamber Set and Fur
niture, Hair Upholstered Spring Bed Extension Ia
BILE, Oak Dining Chairs CrockeTy and Glass Ware,
Cutlery, Magee Advance Cook Stove, together with
the entire Kitchen Furniture. .
All the Furniture in this house is nearly new and
in as good order when manufactured.
my2Otd FO BAILEY & Co Auctrs
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COasting Schooner
syad AT AUCTION!

IN THURSDAY, May 23d, at IL A. M, we shall
~ sell at east side OF widgery's wharf the good
schooner Henry Clay about 50 TONS together with her
tackle, apparel, and furniture. -
my20td F. o. BAILEY & CO., Auctioneers
p-On account Of the storm the above sale was
postponed to Saturday, May 2J. at "a O'clock
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House, Stable and Lot az Auction.

nN FRIDAY, May 31st, at ~ o'clock NJ, we shall
" sell the property No 2 Linden Court, rear Of At
Washington street. Said property consists Of one
families; good stable SC. Lot contains about 1000 IT,
Of land This is good property for . mechanic, or
for investment, and viii be sold upon easy terms.
my24td ..--. II. o. BAILEY & CO., Auetrs.
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.r BANK OF DEPOSIT.
f. A. HAWLEY & CO.,
.- BANKERS.

Ira BANKERS,
No. 4 Devonshire, cor. State ST., Boston.
Four per cent interest allowed ON deposit ac-
counts, subject to check, drawn any City Bank.
out-oftown depositors will have their remittances
and collections promptly acknowledged.
We do General Banking and Commission Bust
ness, negotiate Bonds Stocks Notes and other Secur
tiles, make collections throughout United States and
Europe. As
DEALERS IN SECURITIES,
we invite inquiries relating to investments and give
below the prices of few of the most desirable Bonds
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Minnesota U.s.. .921
Indianapolis, Bloomington and Western Is. $500. 80
Logansport Charlottesville and S. W.. SIS. ......95
Chesapeake and Ohio 6s ....................... "a
Connecticut Valley Is OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
New York and Oswego Is. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
US. Bonds and other marketable Securities allow
ed full price in exchange. mch23sn eod3m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-24
AUCTION SALES.
Clothing and Cents Furnishing
Goods at Auction.

nN FRIDAY, May oath, at ten O'Clock A. NJ, we
~ shall sell a large ass rtment Of Ready Made
these goods the finest imported or manufactured
my22td +. o. BAILEY & CO., Auetioners.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-24

DIR. MoRsE'S "UTERINEl TONIC is prepared
expressly for strengthening the system, inpartng
tone and vitality to the various organs, removing
such weaknesses and complaints as tend to under
mine the constitution and which cause great
amount of suffering If neglected. mhlSeodsn3m
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-05

. Few things are more wonderful than
the spinning apparatus of the spider.
On the under side ofthe creatures body
are placed four or six little knobs, each
not larger than the point of pin. There
are outlets of certain receptacles with
the abdomen, where the silk is prepared.
When the spider wishes to spin thread,
III presses the knobs, or spinnerets, with
one of its legs, and forthwith there issues
from each, not one but thousand fibres,
of such exquisite ineness, thatit is only
when the products of all the spinnerets
are united they become visible to the
naked eye. The thread " of the spider
is thus tiny rope of four or six thou
sand strands; the twisting into one cord
is performed by the hindmost pair Of
legs, which, ike the rest, are furnished
with three claws piece Using these
claws as fingers, the little rope-maker
twists her groups of thread into one with
surprising rapidity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-05
JRsDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 5. 1872.
TneOpaI.
From the Scientific American. ]

IIODl Inc Dciciillnc AhicitcuHsl
The opal comes from Hungary and
Mexico. The Hungarian opals are much
the superior, and have not the disadvan-
tage oil deteriorating with time. For the
perfection ofaan opal, it should exhibit
all the colors Of the solar spectrum, dis
posed in small spaces. neither too large
nor too small, and with no color FREEDOM
mating. The opal is sometimes called
the harlequin 10 allusion to the great
variety of colors which it displays. The
Substance of the opal is Of a milky hue
and Of q pale greenish tiLt. The milki-
ness is Generally known by the term
opalescence. 1t is the color Of water in
which a little soap has been dissolved.
In order to explain the brilliant colors of
the opal, we may imagine in the stone a
great number Of isolated assures, of va
riable width but always very narrow.
Each fissure, according to its width, gives
peculiar tint similar to the effect pro-
duced by pressing two plates of glass to-
gether; we may recognize violet, blue,
indigo, red, yellow and green, the last
two being exhibited more rarely than the
others. ~ geaf9fidF ) dss ile I
Asa proof that the brilliant colors of
the opal are due, as we have said, to
narrow fissures, similar colors may be
produced by partially fracturing, with
the blow Of hammer or wooden NAL
let, cube of glass or even rock crys.
tai. Colors obtained in this way are Of
the same character as those Of flowers.
which result from the overlaying of the
transparent tissues of which the petals
are composed, Herein lies the secret Of
all their final decay M
Sometimes the opal is colored only
in its substance and has not so great a
play of light as when it is variously tra-
versed by fssures, and then it is not so
much esteemed. The opal is not a very
hard stone. In its chemical compost
ton, it is only quartz combined with
water. Heat, expanding its assures,
varies its colors, and pressure obviously
produces the same effect. M. Babinet
states that he thus often changed, With
out permanent alteration, the colors Of
"a beautiful Hungarian harlequin opal.
The opal of the Roman senator Nonius,
Of the size of hazle nut, which he Sc
lected from among all his treasures as
the companion of his exile, was estima-,
ted at about eight hundred thousand
dollars. This gem has appropriately
been called the Kohi-noor of Rome.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-05

What is the worth of a maiden's heart ?
This question has come to be decided by
cool, unsentimental experts. The daugh-
ter Of a poor widow in Berlin, Germany,
died of heart disease, and young phys
ician who attended her during her i'll
ness persuaded the mother, in the inte-
rest Of science, to give him the poor
girls heart. After the lapse of some
time the doctor asked the widow for an
honorarium of eight thalers Fifteen sill
yer groschen) for all his visits and
trouble. She delayed payment; he com
plained, and then she gave out that she
considered the gift Of her daughters
heart as equivalent to the sum de-
manded. If this was not acknowledged,
she required the heart to be returned or
the fee in dispute to be handed over to
her. The doctor cannot now produce
the heart, but persists in his claim; so
the question must be tried, whether
maiden's heart is or is net worth eight
thalers (fifteen silver groschen.)
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-05

We would heartily pity Ruskin if he
vas 70 visit this country for the sake OF
architectural observations. All who
have read his Seven Lamps of Arehi-
lecture" can imagine the grief and pain
with which he would view our sad arehi-
tectural faux pas. We use plaster and
zinc ina liberal manner. feigning pom
derous cernices and massive pendants,
eoloring things in a most barbarous
style, and violating the hrst principles
of architectural deeeney, especially in
churches. Our architecture is fairly in
dioatiTe Of outrageous haste, miserable
economy, aud, where money is spent
literally, Of distorted and unedupaied
taste.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-05

VI The steam whistle nuisance has re-
ceived considerable attention Of late.
The discussion has assumed a practical
shape in Boston, where, few months
ago, Q Number Of eentlemeH offered z
reward OF $4,000 for an invention which
would do away With the use Of the steam
whistle on steamboats, and railroads for
warnings. That some mode Of warning
Is absolutely necessary no one will deny,
at least antil lrailroadashall be compelled
to elevate or sink their tracks so as 70
remove all possibility Of danger to pedes-
trians OF drivers Of vehicles.
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Monday, September 10th, 1872 1872

The leading characteristics of this school
are as follows: f @E LRHsNa ~
For Born SExEs-Course Of study. compre,
hensive and practicaE Instructions impaired
with interest and care; reviews and eXamina-
tions frequent and critical; thorough discipline
MORALS, coupled with intellectual advance
ment. THE PRIME CONSIDERATION. tfs
Single desk pattern Of school furniture. with
all recent Inventions to- secure ease. con yen-
fence. and health; three acres Of ground for
recreation purposes, including two acres OF
fine forest trees, the whole affording a commo-
Iious common playground for all.
Reference is given to the following patrons
j ]. Busby, W. N. Brown, T.R. Farnsworth
g. W. Goyer, W. d. Beard, J. J. Rawlings,
Jno S. Toof. G. Falls, J. X. Stebbins.
l27xiv-20xV ~ NEnKA L = !
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-05
DIRECTORY.
BOYLE a. ChAPMAN'S n
Memphis City Directory.

NOTICE, = BEING ABOUT TO CLOSE
the canvass for names for our City Directory.
preparatory to going to Press, we earnestly re-
quest all parties who have made change of
business or place Of residence since their
names were taken. or contemplate doing so
within the next thirty days, to notify US at
our Store, 27s1z Main street. ...
1921 BOYLE 4 CHAPMAN, Publisbers.
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~ & TAXES, Hl
TAXES---TAXES.
state and County Taxes.

v,IILr, AND AMPLE NOTICE HAS BEEN
given by the Tax Collector, Nc, personal
i-onsrtv Is exempt from Distress Warrants.
fbe officers having them in charge do not
know how to make false returns ,8 OF no nc PI9R,
20 ssrrant further Indulgence. Settle promptly
md save Yourself and the officers from the un-
pleasant position Of making levy e95 on BEDS etc.
You must settle by September IL, I, lS1z' g
1soA 40 North Court street.
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TERMS PER SESSION,
Hope Hall Institute

8HLA NO AAAAAG d
+ I. TOOF,. PRINCIPAL. WILL RE.
81 open above Institute at no MARSHALL
Avenue, on
, 1872-11-25
SATURDAY EVENING, Il

.. .. ... SATURDAY EVENING, Nov. ..
A1C0H0L-Was in moderate request at yesterday .
rricee. We continue to quote 81 per cent proof at
S1.i7@1.S2. -
BROOM CORN-A healthier tone perEades the mar
let owing to an increasing inquiry Ut the Fast The
stocks here quitelargc and Of common to medium
quality. Choice green hurl is in limited supply The
new crop is also deficient in this grade. We continue
to quote: $4,000 90 per ton for common 800 for
fair; s3ooo@12ooo for choice and 90 for
choice green hurl.
BEANs-Thero was some inquiry for choice yazie,
ties, but chiefly Of local character. The offerings Of
common and medium beans large, but strictly
choice nayjes are scarce. We continue to quote !:
Kavies at s. o5@2. .50 fair to- medium, $1.60@2.00
common, 81 .25 Sales include brls choice navy
at $3.50 5 brls ut s..
BUILDING MATERIALs-The milder weather has
produced rather better inquiry for building matcri-
ais Of all descriptions Common brick was steady at
SLIGO other descriptions were unchanged We con-
tinue to quote: Stucco, Sa.50G2.75; New York
stucco, casing, s3.75@&o0; superhne DO, s+oo@
$50; Rosen1nIe cement, $3.o593.50; Utica ce-
ment, $500 per brl; Louisville cement, 90; Ak
ron cement $500 marble dust, s3.25@3.50; lime; IN
bulk, S.90@1.10 lime Tin brls) Sl.25@1.35 per brl
white sand, per brl p2serng hair per bu
4o@45c; fire brick, per 1000, $s00o@9o.0o builalng
b1ick {connon) sl1.oo@1 100 country brick, s13go
@14o0; Woodstock pressed range at s2500@4 st.
Louis Hydraulic pressed, $45.00, del: milwaukee,,
$500, del; Racine, $1,000 del; Hinsaa1e, SIS 90,
del fire clay, per brl, s400@5.00. The following
the List Of prices per box Of 80 feet for domestic
window glass. from which reduction Of 40 Ger cent
ia fah h1i
, 1872-11-25

aeareeate 88,593; against II, ,184 last week,
ana 81, ,O29 week before last, and make the grand
total. since. Jan. !, OF q, ,612 147. The market
.opened hard this week. The "compact !" be-
tween packers. by which 24.00 WIS established As
the maximum Price to be aid, had depressing
ef7c< ;upon t.a;Ie, and during Monday and Iues, s.
day the market was dull and langnid, the 4;0o
scheme. being scrupulously ~ adhered to;
But the receipts proving lighter than had
been anticipated, and shippers contlnq-
ing :: in the market and actively
engaged, the packing interest was Obliged to
succumb. Since Tuesday the market has been
active and advancing. prices gradually To5Hng
upward until s4:10@4-45 has been 1eached--an
advance Of 15@25c as compared with the cloalng
1ates Of the preceding, week. Packers now
realize that SO long as Eastern buyers remain IN
the, market they cannot hope to establish an
arbitrary price, and it is runored that the next
grand movement mill be for the dis1odgement OF
shippers. By what meanB this Ito them) desir-
able result Is to be accomplished has not yet
hanspired. OF one thing Western shippers
need have little doubt, and this is, that
the large receipts which the higher prices Of the
past two days viii induce will be taken advant-
age OF to force down prices, and it need occa-
sion no surprise it they recede to 8 lower point
than has yet been reached. The hogs now COM
ing forward are unusually fair for the season,
a11d steady Improvement is noticeable.
To-day trading was fairly active, with prices
steady at the advance established Yesterday.
Both local and outside buyers operated on 8
liberal scale and the supply, consisting Of some
14,000 head, VAS mainly disposed OF. The e.
treme range VAS 34.10@4.50, though most OF the
sales were at .@4.20@4.40. The following are
noted: