The Portland daily press., 1872-11-04

| Prevailing Wind. North West
Total number Of miles travelled $3.50.
Warmest day the 9Th of Oct- coolest day the 2Sth
of October.
ALEX. B. WILLIAMS,
Observer, Signal Service u S. A.
THE HORSE DISEASE No new develope-
ments are reported in the horse disease. The
majority of horse owners seem to think the
worst is over, though some point to the course
of the disease in Boston and predict a relapse
among the apparently improving horses in the
city. Fabins' horses reported very sick,
while Sager's are much better. The horse rail
road company have four very sick horses, the
remainder being but slightly affected. No
horses will be put upon the road at present.
The condition of Libby's horse ''Selim'' re-
mains about the same, while his other horses
show improvement. Grant has only one bad
case, and Robinson reports the condition of his
stable as somewhat improved. The horses be-
longing to the Preble House stable, which it
was feared might suffer from the exposure in
cident to the fire yesterday, seem to be no
worse. W. Belknap's valuable roam mare
was taken very sick last night, the disease ap-
pearing to settle on her lungs. Record has lost
horse but we have heard of no other deaths
since Saturday.
Some twenty yoke of oxen have been pur-
chased by the truckmen of this city, which
would tend to show that they have no faith in
the immediate cessation of the epidemic, and
look forward to the necessity of using oxen for
some time to come The mules, of which
there are several in the city, as yet show no
symptoms of the disease.
On the whole the outlook is favorable, and
indications are that the epidemic has nearly
run its course .,t-- -..a,.... o.
SILVER MISUNDERSTANDING evening the
members of Ancient Brothers Lodge, l. o. O.
f., together, with members of the other lodges
of the Order in this city, assembled at Odd Fell
lows Hall on Exchange street, for the purpose
of celebrating the twenty-ffth anniversary of
the wedding of the Grand Secretary of the Or
ganization, Mr. Nathaniel G. Cummings
There was very full attendance, and those
present seemed animated by desire to testify
their appreciation of the services which Their
veteran brother has rendered to the Order, of
which he is one of the frmest pillars, and
their personal regard for him as man. Noble
Grand j. f. Lscomb acted as master of cere-
monies, and announced the object of the meet
ing in few well-chosen sentences A prayer
was then offered by the Rev. Mr.. Williams,
pastor of the Central church, after which the
marriage ceremony was performed anew and
the happy couple joined in the bonds of matri-
money for, we trust, another twenty-five years.
At the conclusion of the interesting ceremony
Mr. and Mrs Cummings resolved the felicira-
lions of the many friends, and for time, kiss
es fell upon waiting lips "thick as leaves in
Vallambrasa."
After the congratalating was finished Mr..
James erie, in neat little speech in behalf of
Mr.. Cum mings's associates in the Custom
House, presented an elegant silver pitcher and
salyer, Mr. Cummings returningihs thanks in
very feeling Mr.. j. E. Hazcltine=
then presented fine china tea set, present
from several cousins of the recipient. After
this Mayor Kingsbury, on behalf of Ancient
Brothers Lodge, presented complete silver
service. This concluded the gift-making, and
several gentlemen made congratulative speech
es, Astounding, as rule, in sly illusions decid-
eddy enigmatical to those who are not brothers
of the ''mysti tie, " bat which were received by
most of the audience with much hiarity. The
audience then gave itself up to social enjoy
ment and the discussion of refreshments served
by stewards Of the Lodge.
The company broke up showering upon Mr.
and Mrs. Cummings hopes of golden we'd
ding to be celebrated twenty-five years hence
THE PAYsoN MEMoRIAL.-''The Payson Me-
mortal Church" substantial and imposing
structure with granite facing and tower, stuat-
ed as it is on one of our principal thoroughfares
in the very heart of the city, will, when COM
pleted, be looked upon by our citizens as a fresh
evidence of the taste, progress and substantial
moral power, which have ever characterized
the people of Portland. The old Second Par
ish have given to this, their new edifice, the
name of s'Payson'' Memorial church, in memo
ry of their reyered and long since deceased pas
tor, Rev. Edward Payson, ID. d. The disas-
trous conhagration of '66 stripped the society of
nearly all their available means, and they now
appeal to a generous public for the pecuniary
assistance necessary to complete their edifce.
1t is suggested that as there are many of our
citizens yet living who enjoyed the ministra-
lions of DIR. Payson, they might wish to add a
tribute to his memory and at the same time as
sist in the complement of public ornamental
ton by donating the price of window $3.50
or if not able to spare so much, give the price
of an eighth or a quarter of window. We
are sure this suggestion will prove sufficient.
POLICE ITEMs.-There were four dodgers at
the police station Saturday night and two last
night.
A man went into an eating house on Fore
street Saturday night, and began a disturbance
by throwing milk can at the head of the pro-
print Ho fba atf Inv,
ing to smash furniture and things generally.
Officer York hearing the disturbance stepped
into the shop, when the rascal took to his heels.
The officer, however, was too quick for him,
and succeeded in arresting and taking him back
to the scene of his late exploits The eating !
house keeper not wishing to prosecute him the
affair was settled by the offender paying for the
damage he had done.
Mrs. Cannons, the woman who was struck in
the abdomen one day last week, is much better
and able to sit up.
STATE STREET BRIDGE.-We are glad to in
form the pedestrian travellers up town that
now passage-way has been opened for them
between Park and Clark streets. On Saturday
Mr. Washington Libby threw very conven-
lent wooden bridge over the cutting of the Bos-
ton and Maine railroad at State street hill, and
has also laid safe plank walk from York
to Commercial street connecting Herewith, thus
greatly facilitating the foot travel (and there is
very little other) to the Boston Railroad Sta
ton. This has been much needed thing for
month past.
FIRE LAST NIGHT.-Last night about half
past seven o'clock fire alarm was sounded
from box No. Sc, as flames were seen issuing
from Sharp's smoke house in the of James
& Williams stable, on High street wharf. The
fire department was promptly on the spot and
the fire was extingushed in a few minutes. The
damage was slight the stock ON hand being
quite light szg
TROUBLE IN DEERING.-Last evening gang
of four men chased and put to fight lady who