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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-12-06
NEW YORK.


Tweed's Case. ~
New York. Dec 5.-The Tweed case before
Judge Ingraham was resumed this morning,
on motion to quash the indictments. The ar
guments against the motion are being made by
the counsel for the prosecution.
The Impeachment Trial at Albany.
The trial of Judge Curtis by the State Senate
is proceeding to-day at Albany
Proposed Reforms.
1t is understood that Gov. Dix will advocate
sweeping reforms in this State in his message,
which he 10 now writing. Among other things
he will suggest the abolition OF quite number
of State Offices which will tend to largely re-
duce the expenses.
To be Hung.
Rogers the murderer of officer Donohue, will
be hung tomorrow, the Governor declining to
make any respite.
Bank Suit.
In the Supreme Court in Brooklyn to-day, a
verdict was obtained in favor of the creditors
of the Central Bank in this eitytor $11, 641
paid contrary to the statute, to the 9th Nation
al by the Central Bank when the officers of the
latter knew that the bank must fail. This
makes 1874, 900 recovered, and similar suits will
be commenced against the Maine and Chatham
National Banks for the recovery of another
$50, 900
Ineendiarisna.
Incendiarism being frequent in Brooklyn,
Une IOllCe commissioners OltI d IcWdIu VI UJuU
fol- the detection, arrest and conviction of any
persons found guilty of that crime in the city.
Marine Signals.
The Chamber of Commerce to-day adopted a
resolution calling for the adoption of the navy
code of signals for the merchant service; also
a memorial to Congress asking Legislation to
prevent the throwing material in docks or har-
bors of the United States.
EFT Ceteeu.
\, oil inc oil
ed as pastor of the Church of the Disciples to-
night.
Judge Leonard granted the order giving Mrs.
King, wife of the man who shot QNiel, the
possession of her children.
In the Tweed case to-day was occupied by ar
guments ON technical points.
Mrs. Cleveland, sister of Mr.. Greeley, passed
the worst night of her illness last night
The combined fortunes of Mr.. Greeley's
daughters is stated at $4,000 or more.
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LYING IN STATE.-The remains of the late
Lieut.. Todd lay in state yesterday at the Ar
mory of the Portland Light Infantry from
noon until three o'clock. The armory was
draped in mourning, as also were the musket
once carried by the dead soldier and the chair
which he occupied at the company meetings.
The remains were arrayed in the uniform of a
lieutenant Of the Light Infantry, and bore upon
the breast the badges of the 18th Regiment
Association and the Army and Navy Union.
Upon the casket were the sword and hat of the
deceased and the battered regimental guidons
which he had often borne aloft in battle
Against the stacked muskets in front of the
casket were placed the company flag and two
regimental guidons. Members of the Light In
fantry, clad in full uniform and leaning on re
veysed muskets, formed the guard of honor
The funeral services take place this after
noon from the First Baptist Charch. The es-
cort, consisting of the 18th Regiment Associa-
ton, Army and Navy Union, Light Infantry,
Mechanic Blues and Cadets, will form in bat
TALON at i-3O ip Market Square, and thence
march tosthe church.
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GREAT REDUCTION OF RATES IN LIFE In
sURANCE.-It will be seen by the letters of the
President and Actuary of the great MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK in
our columns, that they make an important an
nouncement of great reduction of rates.
This grand Company which has now had the
experience of thirty years-having accumu-
lated the immense fund of $50, 1000, 000-be-
lieves that it can safely reduce the cost of Life
Insurance, and accordingly its officers and
trustees, after careful deliboration, have deter
mined to reduce the rates about 20 per cent
from the present tables.
This announcement will naturally attract
general attention throughout the country-for
the cost of a Life Policy enters into the con-
sideration of every prudent family of moder-
ate means, and to lessen this expense is to add
to the comfort of many who in such case
may either purchase large amount of Insur-
ance for the same money or buy the same for
less money. This Company is enabled by the
economy in its management, and its careful
ness in taking risks, to adopt this favorable re-
duction by which Life Insurance is placed
within the reach of all classes, and which it
has found may now be dole with safety. The
Dividends in this Company have hitherto been
large and will continue to be so to old policy
holders, while to new members they cannot be
SO large, with the lesser rates, but undoubtedly
be hi ghly favorable.
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Mn. EDIToR.-In answer to the inquiry of a
passenger on the Portland and Rochester Rail-
road, we would say that we are surprised that
he should make the statement he did and re-
gard it as the general sentiment of the daily
passengers.
The change of time was made from IL to
20 at the urgent request of the passengers
who are mechanics and laborers in the city and
live on the line of the road. These men were
obliged to lose an hour every day by the old ar
rangement and on presenting petition, which
was endorsed by large majority of the daily
passengers, the Superintendent changed the
time.
The only reason we can give why the time is
not changed as usual, is that the present Su-
perintendent seems to be more attentive to the
convenience of hispassengers than the former
ones were.
If the passenger never heard any complaint
at the train starting at 5 IL we think he must
have travelled with his ears shut. w.
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WEBER PAINTINGS. is at Hales art
gallery a collection of twenty-seven pictures
fom the brush of Wesley Weber, a young ar
tst of Gardiner, which are well worth going to
ee. The pictures embrace variety of scenes,
rom baskets of fruits to elaborate landscapes,
and many of them show marks of an uncom-
non talent The morning scenes are especially
sood-the first faint blush of dawn being touch
d with masterhand. The scene on the Andres
Oggin River and the piece entitled Morning
On the Lake" are examples in point. The ma
nne views too are fine, as the Quincy Point
scenes, and the son the Coast" The hat Of
Nonsuch apples would gladden. the heart of any
fruit-raiser in Maine. Tho apples look good
enough to eat. There seems to b e however, a
sight defect in the position of the basket.
One of the most suggestive pieces in the col
lection, to our mind, is the one which bears the
title Coming Home with the Cows" 1t is a
sylvan scene representing a devious path car
peted with moss and pine spills, winding
through tall swaying pines with shapely
trunks which bend and nod to each other like
ancient friends. One can almost smell the
balsamic odor of the trees and shrubs. AL
though not so finished as many of the pictures,
there is about it sort of rude power and hint
of great possibilities
One great merit of these paintings is their
eminent suggestiveness. They each have a
story to tell and while they leave sufficient
room for the imagination, there is none of that
vagueness which some painters affect. The
pictures are notable example of what young
Maine artist can do, and we advise our readers.
by all means to take the first opportunity to
see them.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

Fire.
BOSTON, Dec. 5.-Garvin & Howss team
stable on Albany street was burned this morn
ing, with eighteen horses.
More Bodies Found.
Remnants of two more human bodies have
been found in the ruins of Walkers carriage
factory, burned in the great fire. This makes
six recovered from the same place and laborers
are digging for more.
The body of Mrs. Cabey has been found ON
the marsh near Gloucester, supposed TO have
been drowned by the incoming tide while at
tempting to cross to Hog island. She was 16
years old.
Probable Wife Murder
James Cullen was arrested to-day to await
an inquest on the body of his wife who was
found dead in her bed this morning, in their
room on Sullivan street, and covered with
bruises.
Nomination for Mayor.
Moses Kimball was this evening nominated
by the Republicans for Mayor.
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New Mus1c.-we have received from Halves

NEW MUsIc-We have received from Halves
& Cragin, Middle ST., the following new music:
Homeless Tonight or Boston in Ashes" a
song and chorus by G. A. White; "It is not
grief that bids mo moan,' song for tenor or
soprano by G. A. White; 'The gates are wide
open" song and chorus by G. A. White; "'Tis
Merry, Merry Christmas, song and chorus by
E. H. Bailey; elbow on We Winds" a yacht
ing chorus for male voices, by c. A. White;
shepherds on their way, Christmas carol
by c. A. White; all the above published by
White, Smith s. Perry.
Messrs. Halves s. Cragin have full assort-
ment of Christmas carols
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A MIDDLE I'm Arkansas.

LITTLE ROCK, Dec 5.-The Greeley electors
OF this State assembled last night, and claim
ing to be elected cast vote for B. Gratz Brown
for President. and N. P. Banks for Vice Presi-
formed by the Governor that on a canvass of
the votes the Grant electors were elected. They
charge that the latter result was reached by
FRAUD; They passed resolutions on the death of
Mr.; Greeley. Both parties in this State claim
their ticket and will endeavor to install them
selves in nainn
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Four Vessels Lost With Their
Crews.

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. "a Tribune special
from Marquette reports the return of the steam
er China with 400 men from Sault ST. Marie
The barges Jupiter and Saturn, and the schoen-
ers W. o. Brown and G. c. Griswold were lost
in Lake Superior with probably all on board
The schooner Middlesex was saved. The Sault
River is closed and many propellers and YES
sells are frozen in. The weather here is very
mild. A number of steamers which had left
Buffalo are reported making good progress
through the ice in Lake Erie. Two steamers
left for Alphena last night.
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The Alabu ma LEGISLATURE.

MONTGOMERY, Dec. 5.-The capitol body bal
loted for Senator without result The court
house body did nothing, one of it's members,
Mr.. Bennett, died during the night
Senator Speacer left this morning for Wash
ington.
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Mayor Kingsbury has received the following
letter from Messrs. Hayden, Hubbard & Co.,
the firm who propose starting a hoop skirt and
hustle factory in this city:
PORTLAND, Dec. 8, 1872.
To the Honorable Mayor and Aldermen Of the
City of Portland:
Gentlemen,-Some ten days since we visited
Portland with the view of starting Hoop
Skirt and Bustle Mandatory. We saw Hon.
j. B. Brown, w. S. Dana ESQ.,, and others
AL expressed strong desire for us to come,
and said there could be no doubt the city would
at once exempt us from taxation. On their
representations solely we made arrangements
to come. We had not then made definite terms
regarding rooms, &c. Previous to our visiting
Portland we had several offers of exemption
from other cities, but preferred Portland on ac-
count of the facilities for transportation and
help. Since hearing the action of your board.
was, we will say, that if you vote to exempt us
from taxation for five (5) years we will com
mence at once, if not we must go elsewhere
And while we have been at some expense and
trouble in the matter, not thinking there was
the slightest doubt, but that you would carry
out ip good faith, the resolution passed by you
about ono gear ago, that you would except new
manufacturing establishments from taxation
for a term of years, we make no complaint and
shall leave it to you to decide the matter as
you deem for your best interests and only ask
that it may be done at once.
Respectfully yours,
HAYDEN, HIBBARD & Co.
The City Government will take the matter
into consderation-at the meeting Monday eve
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Elegant New Furniture, Carpets,
&C.. at Amcfian

OS THURSDAY, Dec. 18TH, at 10 a. m, we shall
One elegant paror suit in black walnut ard GRIM
son silk terry.
Two parlor suits In black walnut and crimson plush
One parlor suit in black walnut and wine terry
One parlor suit in black walnut and green terry, I'd
hand,
Two lounges in black walnut and hair cloth
Ohe green re,,t
One black walnut chamber set I'd hand
Three painted chamber sets new.
Also an assortment of new tapestry, Bruss Il
pets cranberry vine dinner service. five decora-
ted toilet sets, one tine French plate mirror (gt
ffame.)
The above goods will be on exhibition the day be-
fore the sale
Il. .. BAILEY q CO., Auctioneers.
dec5 I'd
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BROKEN ARM.-Wednesday afternoon an
aged woman by the name of Catherine Kale,
who resides in Freeman's Lane, while standing
upon chair endeavoring to reach shelf, slip
ped thefefrom, striking upon her arm and
breaking one of the bones above the wrist.
physician was called and the fracture attended
to, and last night the woman was doing we'll,
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New Advertisements To-Day.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Raymond's Dancing Academy.
Joseph and his Brethren-City Hall.
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
1. o. q. T.-Mission Lodge.
p. M. B,-Lieut. Todd's Funeral.
18th Maine-Lieut. Todd's Funeral.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
For Sale-Massachusett Reports.
Legal Netice-Eliza C. Morrison.
Lost-Draft.
Abbott Family School.
Damaged Goods-C. A. Valpey g. Co.
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Eleven lIen Killed by Indians.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5.-Eleven men have
been killed by the Modoc Indians thus far
Mrs Bratherton defended her house three
hours; The Indians fled and she was rescued
next day by soldiers Troops are on the way to
exterminate the savages
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The Louisiana Middle.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec 5.-Gov. Warmoth is
sues proclamation of the result of the cleo
ton for members of the Legislature as return.
ed by the board appointed by him, and COM
mandlng citizens and officers to respect the
same. The Legislature meets next Monday.
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5-The Philadelphians
Mexico. have subscribed large sums, some as
high as $4,000. The road, it is said. will run
from the city of Mexico to the Rio Grande, a
distance of 500 miles, and will connect with the
road from the Rio Grande to Denver, which is
Soo miles more. 1t is to be three feet surge.
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ST. LOUIS, Dec "a despatch from Jeffer-
son City last night stating that the Presidential
electors adjourned without voting, was a mis-
take. A ballot was taken at late hour with
the following result: For President, b. Gratz
Brown 8, Thomas A Hendricks 6, David Davis
l. For Vice President, b. Gratz Brown g.
George W. Julian 5, John NJ. Palmer 3, Will
liam S. Groesbeck l.
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If you are tired of trying to make those steel
knives look clean and bright, just take them to
Lancaster Hall aud Mr. Atwood will make you
happy. He gives particular attention to the
plating of steel knives and all kinds of table
ware. His superior cannot be found,
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The Vote ofLouisiana,

NEW ORLEANS, Dec 5-The full vote of the
State for members of the Legislature appears
from tho Governors proclamation to have been
Republican, 60, 233; Democratic, 6S, 169; against
81, $50 and Al ,O10 respectively in 1870.
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PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. Sat meeting of
the Western Iron Association yesterday the
price of iron was reduced S12 per ton, and the
price of nails, which of late has been advancing
the market, was reduced half dollar per keg
The recent decline in prices of pig metal ac-
counts for the reductions
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Sales at the Brokers' Board, Dec. s.


NEW YORK, Dec. 5-Morning-Gold Mt 11a1 -
Money at 1-32 per cent and interest. Sterling Ex-
dull. '' s'ocAs
NEW YORK. Dec. 5-Erenna.--Money active and
close at per cent coin to 1872 and interest Serling
short sight Gold frmer and advanced from liza 70
lSt. closing at 1l3t bid and 1881 asked; loans a
per cent. for carrying. The clearnaces were s33
100000. Treasury disbursements S4OO, 900. There
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Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE MOkKIS.
THURsDAY.-Knowles d. Atwood Search and
seizure. Fined $50. Paid.
Five cases of libeed liquors forfeited No claim
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Foreign Exports.
SAGUA. Brig H Kennedy-39o2 shocks and
heads, 1861 # lumber.
ST. PIERRE. Bark Caro-5729 hid Shocks 1000
shocks and hoads
MATANZAS. Brig Ysidora Rionda-5s32 box
shocks, 100 shocks and heads
HALIFAX, Ms. Steamer Chase-24O0 bbls -four
25o bush beans, 81 ,03O lbs butter, 40 pkgs mdse
ST JOHN NB. Sclr Gold Hunter-loOO hills ao,r
573 gals kerosene oil.
Foreign Imports.
order 800 e w
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Church, National Synod, to-day suspended from
the ministry and from the church Rev. Henry
knepper of Illinois, on the ground that he mar
RED after obtaining divorce which, though 10.
gal, was not procured on Scriptural grounds
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was talk of squeeze In cash Gold, and per cent.
was paid late in the day for its use till tomorrow
government securities dull aud steady.
Stocks have been quiet, the interest and activity
centeriug iu Pacific Mail, Western Union and Rock
island The first named advanced to s5I fell to s4f
reported that the company are about to issue Be- OOO
wv nrt mortgage bonds replace lost steamers and
more iuv equip the line, but the report is unauthen-
s gos.eu 10, west IN Union made steady advance
from ioa 70 49, with large purchase by heavy
ga oah i 1 hein Rock Island advanced from iis 1s
70 10 o oeg reported that the company intend to
to pay for tine deficiencies ofthe Chicago and South
western Company and the rest to represent the ac-
the surplus is to be divided among the stockboidcrs
when the road viii be Leased oS to the Pennsylvania Co.
on inc basis OF us & ra stock These
rather quiet but firm and higher during most of he
day, closing a trhe off the best rates. but steady
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Hale has in his window a portrait Of Mr..
Greeley, appropriately draped in black.
Frost's grand allegerical tableaux of Joseph
and his brethren are now in active preparation,
and will be brought out in handsome style at
City Hall, on Monday and Tuesday evenings
next.
The Mechanics private assembly is postponed
until further notice.
Judge Clifford has been elected a member of
the New England Genealogical Society.
Us. Bailey & Co. sold at auction yesterday,
the residence of Gen Ayers on Daarino StrAnt
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THE STORY OF THE RING.-Augustine Haines
ESQ.,, of this city, has in his possession ring
containing hair of Washington and Jefferson.
The ring, which once belonged to Munroe, was
giyen to Mr.. Haines by the late Franklin
Pierce. and has thus become associated with
the memory of four Presidents.
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NssCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

PROF. DENTON will give the two last Scien-
tfc Lectures of the course, Thursday and Fri
day evenings of this week. Subjects, 1.-THE
Planet Mars" and ''True Temperance" At Ar
cana Hall.
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PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT TwENTYFoUR
HOURS.

HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. O.,
Dec. 5. $500 p. W.l)
Probabilties-In the Northwest and thence
over the upper lakes and southwark to Arkan-
and Tennessee rising barometer south
westerly to northwesterly winds, generally clear
weather and lower temperature. In the lower
lake region southwest winds, increasing pres
sure and colder. Partly cloudy weather in the
Middle and Eastern States, and along the line
of the Canadian stations southwest to north
westerly winds, clearing and colder weather,
with higher barometer On the Gulf and South
Atlantic States clear weather and occasional
light rain and lower temperature tomorrow
forenoon
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MAsoNIc.--At the annual meeting of the An
Gent Land Mark Lodge, held at Masonic Hall,
the following officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: Leander w. Fobcs, M, Warren o.
Carney, s. W.; Edward A. Noyes J,w. Chas
Fobes, Treas: Geo. L. SWEET. Sec
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STATE STREET FAIR.-The fair and festival
at State Street Chapel has proved so successful
that it has been decided to continue it on this
(Friday) evening" when new and special attrac-
tions will be presented The sale OF flowers,
fancy articles, &C., will be continued. Ice
cream, oysters, &C., will be furnished,
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WEsTBRooK SEMINARY.-At meeting of
the Trustees of Westbr3ok Seminary, William
A. Post of Franklin, Mass, was elected Prin-
cipal and C. B. Varney and j. n Norton an
pointed Professors IN that institution
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ACTIVE and honorary members of the Cadets
are requested to meet at the armory at twenty
minutes b. ast one to-day. Active members In
full uniform.
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CHEYENNE, Wy, Dec. 5.-Kinsler, half
breed Sioux, convicted of murder, was SEN
fenced yesterday by Chief Justice Fisher to be
hung January I'd.
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with snow.

WIN snow.
Very many people sat down suddenly upon
the icy sidewalks last evening, and they got up
looking as though they wanted to swear.
Five horss-cars We're in front of the City
Building last evening at the conclusion of the
Lecture. -r
Mr.. E. A Burnell died at Deering Wednes-
day from the smallpox.
Church festivals are becoming numerous
If bustles and hoop-skirts should go out of
fashion, what would become of the new manu-
featuring industry?
The sleigh manufacturers are rejoicing great
" ut the prospect of snow. Ditto the sled
makers.
Let the coasting ordinance be rigidly enforced
this winter.
Bosworth Relief Corps hold meeting this
Fhday) afternoon.
The station was crowded with dodgers last
right. Nineteen persons enjoyed "Uncle Oil
vefs' hospitality: among them woman with
five children. Deputy Sterling informs US that
be shall be obliged to procure additional mat
tesses, as the number of people applying for
bdging is altogether unprecedented.