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The New York herald., 1872-11-23
SOUTHERN SECURITIES FIRM.

SOUTHERN SECURITIES FIHMs
The Southern State bonds were higher and firm,
the several more active features showing an ad-
vance OF fully . half per cent. The following
were the closing quotations Tennessee ex cou-
pom, 70 76S; do new, 7614 76h; Virginia, ex
coupon, as so; do, registered stock,
DID, 3S AZ; do. SKIES, consolidated bonds,
65k q So; do, deferred scrip, 10 II;
Georgia skies, 70 80; do sevens, 81 Q 90;
North Carolina, ex coupon, 35 81; do, to North
Carolina Railroad. 48 SO; do, funding, 1865, 28 o
80; do do, 1858, 26 28; do, new, 21h 25; do,
special tax, IA 10; Missouri sixes 04 94h; do,
Hannibal and St. Joseph. 81 92; Louisiana skies,
IS a 60; do, new, so 80; do evee skies, SO 60;
do. do. cghts, 70 IS; do do. eghts, 1876, 70 80;
Alabama fves. 81 90; do eights, 50 a s5; South
Carolina skies, SO IS; do. new, January and July,
"a 241S; do. do, April and October 27 q 80; Ar
kansas skies, funded, as a so.
GOLD 113h A 113 A ia A 1887.
The gold market was excited and fcyerish with
the comparatively wide nuctuatton in single day
of one per cent. The price opened at 1877, but,
under popular disbelief in the merit of that quo
tation and an apprehension that the clique were
endeavOring to "rign the market to sell out upon
it, declined to 49, Here the clique commenced
the squeezing" process, and advanced the rate for
the use OF gold to u per cent for the day, although
late in the afternoon they were quite willing to
lend their balances free OF interest. As the
increased gold went up to 113sS. but again recedcd
to 1l36. Still later and in the general furry at.
tending the "cornern in Northwestern, which
seemed to frighten
THE LAST REMAINING "BEAR'
in the Gold Room, the price rose to 1l4, but re-
ceded once more under clique sales to 113A. The
Sub-Treasury paid out $297,OOO on account of re-
deemed fve-twenties and $4,000 on account OF
,l,a oSa rnnf fnv Ia
nominal and consists OF silver bars only The
course OF the market is shown in the tablet
The New York herald., 1872-11-23
THE FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL LAST
NIGHT.

The Fifth Avenue Hotel was crowded last even,
ing with bulls and bears, who all appeared in de-
cdedly excited condition. In fact there was q
general scare, and nobody appeared to have
any definite information as to who were
shaky or who were solid. Widespread
rumors of all kinds were noating around and re-
peated by one to the other, the story never
losing strength. but gaining in magnitude by
constant repetition. Several well known
houses, such as Plume & Van Amburgh, Joslyn,
Bach & Co. anu others. were reported to be heavy
losers. The difficulty with the brokers appeared to
be that nobody knew where this panic was going
to stop, as. from the appearance OF things,
JAY GOULD
could put the stock to 500 before tomorrow night
There appeared to be good many present anx-
,ous to buy Northwestern and an Offer to buy at
2lO discovered no sellers. Another broker offered to
sell 100 shares at 800, but that figure did not
suit the shorts. From all accounts Uncle Dan ap-
pears to have been caught this time and, as rumof
has it, is at the tender mercies OF Jay to the
amount OF about five Millions Henry
Smith is also said to be short of North
western and his losses are estimated at from two
to three millions There were rumors flying around
last night that OF the large shorts had settled
at LIS, and that
would not make any c0mpr omise. Quite an inter.
esting legal discussion was carried on during the
latter gentleman Is special partner with the
firm Of Josyn, Bach Co., and the ques-
ti0n was whether as special partner he would
not be liable for their losses. Such an idea natu-
rally gave things rather complicated turn. The
opinion of several well-knOwn lawers was taken on
the subject but their decisions were not unani.
nous. One stated as a special partner he was not
liable, and another stated that by the statutes OF
New York State special partner in q
BANK OR INSURANCE
company was liable for the debts OF said bank or
company.
Tie brokers had all diherent opinions as to what
course things would take tomorrow, some
said they were certain Jay Gould
meant to squeeze the big fish a.
close he could, and in the interval the small fry
would burst up and settle the best way they could.
Jay wOuldprobaby let them oil cheap, and devote
his entire attention to the case oil Messrs Daniel
Drew and Henry Smith.
There was decided inclination evinced last
evening to sell any stock on the list, as people
were satisfied there would be little bit OF panic
in the morning that would probably shake the mar.
ket two OF three per cent. 1t was also rumOred
that Henry Smith had instigated Jay Gould's
arrest In the afternoon and that consequently Jay
intended to return the compliment to the
best of his endeavors. The crowd did
not break up until nearly eleven P. NJ, and
up to that time the intimates of the three leading
operators had not brought any news OF Q settle-
ment OF any kind between the longs and shorts.
They finally went home to try and sleep kill time
until the opening Of the Board this morning.
The New York herald., 1872-11-23
JAY GOULD HAS NOTHING TO SAY.

Yesterday afternoon HERALD representative
visited the Office OF Messrs. Osborn & Chapin, in
Broad street. and inquired for Mr.. Jay Gould. A
gentleman very politely repe.i that Mr. Gould was
not in. The reporter ventured q second inquiry,
and sent in his name, whereupon Mr.. Gould sent
out word that he was too busy to talk. A third
request, however, for two minutes con-
versation ELECTED the following response
from Mr.. Gould :-'You can say that l
was arrested at the lnstigatiOn OF some OF
the gentlemen who were short OF Northwestern,
and things will be all right tomorrow" In the
evening the HERALD representative visited Mr..
Gould at his residence on Fifth avenue. but the
latter gentleman declined to be interviewed on the
question.
The New York herald., 1872-11-23

VIII state that his arrest nothing more or Lees
than ckjobbing operation.
porter withdrew, thanking Mr. Clark for Lis Ead-
ness. " 49,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02

The editor of the Atlanta Weekly SAYS
After all, an editorial life has some pleasant
things about it. Our model subscriber is one
of the pleasantest. He has subscribed for the
Weekly ever since it was started and says his
subscription will close with his obituary no
tice which we tearfully promised to insert,
free of charge. He has known us ever since
the time when we wore little, short, pink
dresses and our linguistic attainments were
of the most limited description. He ued to
bring us sugar-plums then with much the
same manner that he brings us new sub
scribers now. He always said we were a
bright child, (how troublesome this edito-
rial we is, it makes us feel as if we were
twins) and when we tumbled promiscu ously
down stairs-which happened on an average
about twice week-didn't he always say
that it was an unfailing sign that we
shouldn't grow up to be foolish.
He kept the district school where the young
ideas that now edit the Atlanta Weekly had
their first artillery practice. 1t was from his
instructions that we first imbibed that love
polysyllabic diction aud good language gem
orally that astonshes the natives of Atlanta,
and reduces the editor of the rival paper to
desperation. When our model subscriber
comes to see us, he knocks at the door gent
ly, comes in and stays about five minutes,
tells us his business in plain words, hands us
list of new subscribers, pays his bill without
any objurgatory remarks, says the Weekly
always was an ably conducted journal and
constantly improves, is glad we're so success
full, thinks our last editorial calculated to do
a great deal of good, sends kind remem-
brances to our mother, speaks pleasant
word to the sub-editor and goe, with our
blessing following him down the stairs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02

CHARLES OCoNoR, the possible Presi-
DENTAL candidate of the Louisville Conven-
ton, has nothing about his person to indi-
cate either professional or intellectual great
ness. On the other hand there is something
plebeian in his appearance which would sur
prise any one who had heard of his great
abilities. Mr.. O'Conor lives at Washington
Hights, suburb in the vicinity of 15Gth
street, and about ten miles from the city hall.
He has an extensive and very valuable prop
erty there, and is indeed a man of large
wealth. Those who frequent the railway de-
pot are accustomed to see Mr. O'Conor on his
frequent trips down town, and it is here that
l have often scrutinized his person and lnea-
ments in order to notice ifpossble any exter-
nal proof OF his great abilities. In stature Mr..
OConor is rather tall and of rather slender
build. lie dresses plainly, and this adds to his
plebeian aspect. His countenance is decided-
ly Irish, ,and is Of that medium stamp which is
found between the gentry and kerne of that
island. He might be reasonably taken for a
successful grocer or a thrifty dry goods mer-
chant, or even for second rate physician.
There is something in that plain countenance
with its dry, hard lines of thought, that tells
of labor; but the latter does not suggest liter
ary culture. There is an absence OF all grace
or general attraction; but we see nerve and
calm decision there, and hidden power is
also suggested that makes one stand in awe.
From his personal appearance, should say
Mr.. OCOnor would have made a good mill
taFy commander and also an executive officer
of great success. He would make a good
President were it not for his prejudices,
which are invincible, and are utterly unwor-
thy so great man. Hence during the re-
bellion he was a copperht ad of the most Bit
ter character. There was time indeed, at
the commencement of Lincoln's administra-
ton, when the disruption Of the Union into
several fragments seemed a possibility. At
that time Mr.. O'Conor's opinions are said to
have justified the worst position which the
nations enemies could take. He retained
the same feeling during the war and volun-
teered to defend JEFF. Davis, man in whom
he had been in close sympathy. This service
was not required; but when Mr.. Davis visit
ed New York he was handsomely entertained
by Mr.. O'Conor, which was doing as much
for him as to plead his case before jury. As
friend of Jeff Davis one would suppose that
Mr.. OConor would assist Mr.. Greeley, since
the latter was so staunch friend of the arch
traitor; but in this instance this bond of
sympathy seems shattered-Nelo York Let
for
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02
False PretenSeS.

At the window of trim little villa, in a
neat little suburb, one of those tiny gems Of
houses with which the great suburban ring
inclosing London is so thickly studded, villa
overhung by laburnums, and shaded by lilacs,
with a garden at the back as big as drawing
room table, and lawn in front nearly as
large; at the parlor window of this little
Arcadia, gazing wistfully over the trim little
grass-plot there sat, the other morning, as
trim little figure as ever newly-made Bene-
dict could wish to call his own.
How pretty she was in her morning dress,
with her fair hair, AMI her blue eyes and
white fingers! And to anyone there to see it
there was new look about the broad gold
ring on her left hand, and something in the
way she idgeted with her fingers which
showed certain strangeness in its presence
there, and betrayed, unmstakaDly-the bride.
Breakfast was over and done. Johns
armchair (empty) stood by the Fireplace.
Johns breakfast cup (empty also) stood on
the table. And John himself was gone to
the city to remain all the long, dull day.
'It is SO dul," said the little matron to
herself; ''it is not so dull! John won't come
home to dinner to-day again, 1 dare say
tits only cold meat if he does); and l shall
be by myself all the evening. 1t is so dull. 4"
Four hours later there was knock at the
door of the trim little villa.
Rat-tat! Sharp and quick it sounded, like
the knock of a man in a hurry.
Rat-tat!
1t was the postman. "Miss ArabelIa
Smithson? why, it is for me-" said the little
matron to the trim little servant who had
answered the door, ''and Johns writing too,
What can be the matter?''
"MY DEAR ARABELLA: Thinking Won
would be dull to-day, have decided to bring
some one to dinner-some one YOU Know
well, an old and true friend. am sure YOU
will do your best, for may tell you in conf.
dence 1t isn't every day he gets such a coy
little dinner as you can give him if YOU like.
Your loving husband, .foHN
IN. B.-Six sharp
from that time up till 80 p. m. hustle
ana commotion and high jinks in the cooking
iine reigned supreme in the trim little villa.
And when then the appointed hour came it
was with an exultant, albeit slightly flushed,
face lat the thought of the gastronomic tri-
umph in store for ''the old and true friend
whom her husband was to bring home) that
Arabella ran to the door to answer her hus-
bands knock For, let me say in whisper,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02
ERMS $500 PER ANNUM In ADVANCE.

this was an office she had not learned to
delegate to the trim little servant.
When the door opened there stood John,
radiant, smiling, but-alone!
hep"
He, my dear? Who?"
why, the gentleman"
Here he is, my DEAR" answered John. de-
murely. "'""' w
'What, you?''
"Yes-none other"
But you said knew him well. |" contin-
ued Arabella, nearly crying.
swell, don't you" asked John, with n sIv
twinkle in his eye.
''And he was an old and true friend.p Ar
abella went on.
"Well, isn'nt he?'
''Oh, John, it is too bad, you-you-uick
ED and here Arabella fairly broke down,
and burst into tears"
OF course, things smoothed themselves out
after awhile; John presided at the dinner,
which was to have astonished "the old and
true friend, and Arabela sat at the foot of
the table. There can be no doubt that fel-
low John enjoyed the cozy little dinner he had
obtained under such outrageously false pre-
lenses; but it is question whether Arabella
has forgiven him the fraud he practiced to
this ycry day,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02

You are "getting into years" Yes, but
the years are getting into you; the ripe, mel
low years. One by one the crudities of your
youth are falling off from you; the vanity,
the egotism, the bewlderment, the uncer-
tainty. Every wrong into which you have
wandered, has brought you, by the knowledge
of the mistake, nearer to the truth Nearer
and nearer you are approaching yourself.
Gail Hamilton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02
Good Farm for Sale.

PLEASANTLY located about one
AIM u mile from Saccarappa, on the 1oad
EfI5EAs-l1 to Saco; contains 100 acres well di-
"a fT8lGiikH vided. Two Storied brick house /;
ssEl@1 wood house, and barn nearly new.
Two wells and two boiling springs; would make
good milk or vegetable farm, being only seven miles
from Portland; plenty Of wood and some timber.
Young orchard of les trees, apple and pear. Will
be sold low. Apply to WIN. H. JERRIS, Real
Estate and Loan Agent.
Portland, Aug. 10TH 1872 eod4wS w3t33*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02
Brick Boarding House for Sale.

UIN Well located for large Boarding House or
EltsAtHa second-class Hotel. Contains twenty
1'EIa2i& three rooms, all in nice order. Gas and
EE4I.k abundance Of water. Located within two
minutes walk OF the Grand Trunk Depot. the Bos-
ton and New York Steamers, and the Halifax and St.
John line of Steamers.
This il good opportunity for man who under
stands keeping boarders. Terms favorable Apply
to VIM. II. JERRIS, Real Estate and Loan Agent.
Tulu
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02

The Freie Zeitung,a widely circulated Leip-
sic journal, has suspended publication be-
cause its proprietors iwere unable to find a
suitable editor. They say, in their valedic-
tory: GAN who applied for the position were
either incapables, or capable of doing any
thing for mony''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02

All Seamen employed in the Merchant Ships be-
longing to the United States and engaged in Foreign
or Pacific Trade, must be engaged and discharged in
the presence Of the Shipping Commissioner appointed
Ships in the Coasting Trade exempt from the
provisions Of the Act in SO far that their owners
sioners for the above purposes
But any person other than Commits oner under
this Act, who shall perform or attempt to perform
either directly or indirectly the duties which are by
this Act set forth as pertaining to Shpping COM
missioner shall incur penalty not exceeding five
hundred dollars. Section 8.)
Every Seaman IL entitled to one-fourth of the bal
ance Of wages due him, when discharged and the re-
mainder, il in the Coasing Trade, within two days
in FIVE days after hi. discharge or three days after the
cargo has been delivered, whichever happens first
Section 35)
full and true account of his wages and all deduc-
tons shall be given to each Seaman il he is to be
discharged before Shipping Commissioner to such
Commissioner, orty-eght hours before he is paid off,
No Shipping Commissioner, Clerk or Employee
shall demand or receive directly indirectly any
Seaman for any Merchant Ship, except the lawful
fees payable under the Act. Section ~
Deceased Seamens wages and effects must be ac-
counted for to the Shipping Commissioner. Sections
43 to 52)
Every person who not being in the United States
Service and not being duly authorized by law for the
purpose goes on board any ship about to arrive at
tho place Of her destination before her actual arrival
and before she has been completely moored, without
fence incur penalty not exceeding two hundred dol
lars and shall be liable to imprisonment for any Pc
riod not exceeding six months; and the master or
person in charge of said Ship may take any such per-
going on board as afresas into custody, and
deliver him up forthwith to constable OF police
officer, to be By him taken bei any Justice Of the
Peace, and to be dealt with acsoIdng to the provi
sions Of the Act. Section 62)
No person within twenty y-four hours after the ar
rival OF any Ship at any Port In the United States
then being on board such Ship shall solicit any Sea-
man to become lodger at the house Of any person
letting lodgings for hire, take out Of such Ship
any effects Of any Seaman except under his personal
direction and with the permission of the master.
Section 63)
Every person except the master and apprentices
who shall be employed or engaged on board of any
vessel belonging to any citizen Of the United States
shall be deemed and taken to be Seaman" and
every description Of such vessel shall be considered
Ship within the meaning and for the purpose Of this
Act. Section 65.)
This Act will 60 into effect on the 9Th day Of Au-
gust. All Ships clearing ON and AFTER that date
will be required to have their engaged accord
ing to Its provisions,
Copies of the Act may be procured at this ONCE.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02
BUSINESS NOTICES.

BLESSINGS BRIGHTEN AS THEY TAKE THEIR
FLIGHT.-The chief of blessings is good health,
without which nothing is worth the having; it
is always appreciated at its true value after it
is lost, but too often, not before Live proper
ly, and correct ailments before they become
seated. For diseases of the liver, kidneys,
skin, stomach, and all arising from impure or
feeble blood, DIR. WALKRR's CALIFORNIA VIM
EGAR BITTERs are a sure and speedy remedy.
1t has never yet failed in a single instance.
au30-4W ".
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02
House Fer Sale or TO Uet.

= IN VH SHHC VH = HCts
" Containing 16 finished rooms, including Libra
ry Room, also Bathing Room with wash bowl and
water closet Is we'll closeted throughout, three
and cold water, cemented cellar never-ailing well
ofwater, and Cistern containing so hhds. filtered
water; is warmed by furnace. good stable and
been thoroughly renovated only last season.
Inquire ifs, b. GOWELL. 149 Middle St., or at
house Bramhall St. from to 2 or from to p. M.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02
NOT by OLIVER GOLDSMITH.

NOT BY OLIVER GOLDSMITH.
When lovely woman reaches forty,
And finds, too late, streak of gray,
What charm can ssothe her melancholy,
And drive the silvery lines away?
The only charm her locks to color,
To hide her age from every eye,
To steal away her daughters lover
And craze her husband, is-to dye.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02
Let Me Speak Once More :!

WHILE thanking the good people Of Portland,
w for their kind patronage through the last sea-
son, would invite any, and all who are to have any
steam, Gas or Water Piping done, to call and
see if will not give them the best satisfaction both
as to price, style and pronptness Of work have also
on hand lot OF excellent Hose, which shall sell at
reasonable rate; old ones also neatly repaired.
x. MCDONALD, 200 Fore St,
aug9dtf Foot Of Plum 81.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02

MASKS AND FAcEs.-Ladies who mask their
faces and necks with lenamels endanger their
health to no purpose The plaster work de-
ceives nobody. There is but one article known
which will restore blemished complexion or
create external brilliancy and bloom where
they have never heretofore existed, and that ar
ticle is HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM. 1t per-
forms this toilet Imiracle by infusing vitality
into the skin. The floral and herbal juices of
which it is composed gently Istimulate the cir
culaton in the minute blood vessels, and brace
the network of nerves through which they pass.
Thus quickened and strengthened the external
covering soon acquires "a fresh and healthful
hue, and every trace of sallowness disappears.
The palest cheeks derive from the Identifying
baptism of this delightful cosmetic warmer
hue, and the arms, hands and neck, blonde
lustre which the charlatans, who profess to
make ladies beautiful forever with their
poisonous cement, can never hope to initiate
sep2-deod1 w&wlt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02

Teacher-What part ofspeech is the word
egg? Boy (hesitatinglyl-Noun, sir. Teach
er-Is it masculine, feminine, or neuter! (!
Boy looking sharp)-Can't say, till it's
Matched. Teacher-Well, then, my lad, can
you tell me the case? Boy Quickly Oh yes,
it's the shell sir.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02
FOR SALE!

& The estate at the southerly corner of Con-
EESsEN gress and Park streets in Portland well
lE,ssys,H known as first-class Boarding House, is
tpRsi'b contains thirty flour rooms There is near
ly an acre OF land, fine garden with house.
grapery ice house and barn Fruit trees grape vines
and small fruits In abundance. For its present uses
this property is very vauabe and for any other pur-
pose requiring so large quantity Of land in pleas
ant location and OF convenient access whether for
travellers residents it s believed that no more de-
sirable estate can be found in this CITY,
Enquire Of VIM. HI. JERRIS,
Real Estae Agent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02

Mosquitoes that can carry nearly pint of
blood between decks have put in an appear
ancc in Danbury.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02

''Let that pudding alone, there That's
the dessertw exclaimed waiter to a coun-
tryman who was discounting the tapioca at
an early stage of the dinner. 81 don't care
if it is DESERT" testify said the countryman: I:
cpd eat it if it was a wildernessp'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-02

DISEASES such as Consumption, Bronchitis,
Debility from Typhoid and other Low Fevers,
from excessive grief, study or close confine-
ment, and prostration of the vital powers,
yield to Fellows Compound Syrup of Hypo-
phosphites sooner than any remedy ever before
discovered auu17ded1uSu1t