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The Portland daily press., 1872-05-11
BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS IN MAINE.
Special Dispatch by Western Union Line.)
Death of a Methodist Minister.

Special Dispatch by Western Union Line.)
Death of a Methodist Minister.
BowDoINHAM, May 10.-Rev. Francis G..
Dyer died to-day, aged ffty-eight years.
by the Associated Press.l
Bangor Matters.
BANGOR, May 1O-At meeting of the Board
of Trade and Manufactures held this evening, a
communication was received from Hon. George
w. Pickering, declining the Office of President
to which he had been elected, and Moses Gid
dings, Esq, was elected in his stead. John s.
Jennings, Isaac M. Bragg and Hiram b. Will
liams were elected as members of the Executive
Committee, in place of W. T. Pearson, George
w. Stevens and s. S. Patten, declined.
AT the Republican caucus held tonight full
board of delegates was elected TO the District
Republican Convention to be held in this city
en- the 18th inst.
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MINOR TELEGRAMs.

Destructive floods are reported in Kansas.
Senator Morton denies that he is or has ever
thought of being candidate for the Presidency.
The Treasury Department has decided that
British steamship Clotilda, which was wrecked
near Wells and repaired at Boston, cannot be
given an American registry, because after re-
pairing she sailed under British papers.
Havana advices report sugars firm.
A bark, supposed to be the Florence Peters,
of Philadelphia, is reported ashore on Turks
Island.
The New York Assembly has chosen mana
gers for the impeachment of Judge Barnard.
A sugar refinery in Brooklyn, N. Y, was de,
stroyed by fire last night. The total loss Is es-
timated at $225,000.
Thirteen buildings were burned Friday in
Barrytown, N. Y. Loss $4,000.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisement To-Day.

AUCTION COLUMN.
Land-F. o. Bailey g. Co.
Furniture-F. o. Bailey g. Co..
Stock Of a Trader-F. o. Bailey & Co.
Real Estate-F. o. Bailey & Co.
Shed, &c.-F. o. Bailey g. Co.
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Card-Second Parish Circle
Spiritual Fraternity Notice.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Real Estate-John C. Proctor.
Real Estate-W. H. Jerris
Notice-272 Middle st.
House for Sale-Mattocks g. Fox.
House to let-W. H. FERRIS.
Wanted-Dr. Mace.
Bramhall Lodge-JUhn A. Loring.
Portland City.
Card-Jay Cook g. Co. ..
House to Let-30 Emery ST.
Wanted-Situation.
Piano to Rent-M. G. Palmer.
Stoves-Bucknam s. Bailey.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Elmwood Collars 17c-J. Burleigh s. Co.
Air Treatment-Dr. Mace.
Inhalation-Dr. Morse.
Announcements-Davis g. Co.
Carpet Renovating-Mr Bishop.
The Microscope
Monthly Conference.
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dent and TIM
& Ogdensburg Railro.--
pass over the proposed route
Ogdensburg, for the purpose OF ascerS
feasibility of building the road, and learl-
the disposition of the people in regard to lend
ng the project assistance.
The Committee on Public Buildings made an
official inspection of all the buildings under
their charge yesterday afternoon.
The International Railway and Steam Navi-
cation Guide for May, is just published by c.
r Chisholm g. Bros, Montreal and Portland
James M. Churchill, illustrated his knowl-
edge of farming, by planting a Greeley and
Brown flagstaff in point of his residence on
State street yesterday.
Freddie Lally, aged ten, grandson of the
,ota Hon. George Evans, was rescued from
drowning in pond at Waltham, Mass. by an
o,der lad who jumped from second STORY
window and ran some distance to plunge In aho
.a,,o Eraddie as he was sinking for the thiro
,;me The name of the generous lad is un
known.
The Reform Club will hold Westinghouse
meeting as usual tomorrow Sunday evening
at Arcana Hall; at half-past O'CLOCK Aaui
tional seats have been purchased, as many n'N
to 60 away for want of accommodation Ids
Sunday evening.
Work is progressing ON the eastern paviilol
of the Maine General Hospital, and the build
ing will soon be ready for the plasterers.
Good fever and ague weather.
The matters are exhibiting some very hand
some styles for spring and summer
A magnificent azalia in full bloom is a prett
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-11

PRESENTATIONS The following gentlemen
this afternoon through Mr.. G. p Kimball pre-
sented Mr. Barnes, Jr., the Clerk of the Com
mon Council and Portland correspondent of the
Boston Journal, with fine black walnut office
desk valued at fifty dollars, in token of appre-
citation of his efforts and services in behalf of
few business men of Portland. Mr. Barnes
appropriately responded.
The above item in yesterdays paper contain
ed some inadvertent errors. The words "of a
few business men" should not have been in
serted between the words s'behalf'' and "of
Portland" Mr.. Barnes as is well-known, has
not been limited in-his efforts, but has aimed to
advance all desirable enterprises and move
mentS
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WASHINGTON.
Nomination.

WASHINGTON, May 10.-The President sent
to the Senate the nomination of Thomas N.
Cole for collector of customs at SacO, Me.
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NEW YORK.

Attempted Rescue of a Party of ROughs.
New YORK. May 1O.-A party of roughs
were arrested this forenoon for robbing and
beating man, and taken to Jefferson Market
Police Court. A gang of roughs followed and
for time held possession of the court room,
threatening violence to the officers of the court.
Finally they were driven out and the two rob-
beers sentenced to prison. .
The Turf.
The trotting to-day at Fleetwood Park was
between the American Girl and w. HI. Allen.
American Girl won in 8 heats Time 2.39aa,
2.354, 2334. ...g .s s.a--
Robbery and Murder.
A crime similar in its features to the cele-
brated Nathan tragedy was perpetrated in this
city tonight. c. a. Phelps, a jeweler, residing
on seth street and Sixth Avenue, was the VIC
tim. Phelps heard the thieves engaged in rob
them, one of the robbers discharged pistol at
him, the ball taking effect in the left breast
and wounding him fatally. The thieves escap-
ed leaving hat behind them.
specie shipment.
1t is estimated that the specie shipment to-
morrow will reach over ~, 900. a NJ
Read Better. aS
The health of Buchanan Read is improving.
To-day hopes are entertained of his recovery.
The Methodist Conference.
At the Methodist General Conference this
forenoon all matters and documents relative to
the Book Concern were referred to committee
consisting of one from each subordinate confer
ence throughout the country Announcement
was made that printed copies of new articles of
religion would be furnished members. With
out other business the conference adjourned.
The Indian Territory Disorders.
Private letters from the Indian Territory say
vigilance committee has been organized at
Tohlquah to protect the citizens from outlaws
and desperadOes. Great excitement prevails
and application has been made for two compan-
les of cavalry to patrol in the Indian territory
and preserve order The number of desperadoes
has greatly increased of late and even the In
dams are becoming alarmed.
EFT Cetera. Ess
Henry Clews reports receipts to the amount
of Sal 900 for the erection of Homeopathic
Hospital Wt&
The strike of the carpenters in Brooklyn con-
tinues. The bosses held a meeting and decided
to agree to the eight hour system to take effect
Sept. 1st but this concession is unsatisfactory.
Richard Christie, aged IS, was tried in Brook
lyn to-day for the murder of VIM. Well, "a play
mate Evidence showed that the killing of
Wells was accidental and the jury returned a
verdict of mot guilty"
The Fastest ON Record.
SYRACUSE, May 1O.-Engineer James Wood
ran special train from Rochester to Syracuse,
to-day, distance 81 miles, in 81 minutes. This,
for the distance, is the fastest time on record.
sectarian Schools.
ALBANY, May 10.-The Senate tonight pass
ed the constitutional amendment prohibiting
appropriations for sectarian schools.
Forests Burning.
| Sage HARBoR, L. l., May 10.-The woods on
| the shore of Shelton Island are on ire. The
| cOnfiagration extends three miles east and west
| on the south side of the Island.
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REUNION AT WEsTBROoK SEMINARY.-The
following programme has been approved for
the proposed reunion of the graduates and for
mer students of the Institutions A business
meeting of the graduates and former students
ON Wednesday, June 18th, at o'clock P. NJ
A social reunion on Thursday evening, June
18th, in the parlors of Hersey Hail. Graduates
who may be unable to attend are requested to
send their names, the year of their graduation,
and their present address and occupation. All
communications may be addressed to Fred. o.
Hichborn, at the Seminary.
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MISCELLANEOUS
A Standard Security
INVESTMENT.

To those who have funds 70 In
vest; and to those who wish to in
crease their income from funds al
ready invested i'm other securities,
we recommend Northern Pacific
Seven-thirties. Bearing Seven and
Three-tenths IA 3-1O) gold interest,
and secured by a First Mortgage ON
both the Road and a Land Grant
Of great extent and value, they
combine unusual PrOftabIeness
with unquestiOnabIe Security.
The proceeds of all sales of
Land are required to be devoted by
the Trustees of the bOndhOIders as
a Sinking Fund to the purchase
and cancellation Of the first mort
gage bonds, or temporarily to the
payment Of interest thereon, ifnec-
essary. This provision will make
the Railroad Company itselfa con-
slant and heavy purchaser Of its
own securities i'm the open marike-
from the time the road Is cOmplet-
ed until the bonds mature or are all
bought i'm. The effect of this will
naturally be a steady rise i'm the
value of the bonds.
The Northern Pacific Railroad
Company will, during the present
month of April, offer for sale and
settlement about Two Million
Acres of its Lands i'm Minnesota,
and many thousand acres are al
ready taken and applied for. Thus
the immense landed estate of the
Company begins at once to be
available.
For further particulars concerning this bond or
purchase Of the same inquire of
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form a junction with Rocha near Camargo.-
The towns of Linares, Mordes and Lamonte, in
Northern Nueyo Leon, have pronounced against
Trevino and are raising men to aid the govern
ment in putting him down. ..r.-
The revolutiOnists under Maranjo were again
defeated by Munozas command at Tampico in
conjunction with a regiment from Rocho's for
ces under Col. Lejad&, with considerable loss
Trevinos' forces are demoralized, being without
food and clothing. 1t is evident that the revo-
luton in Northern Mexico is exhausted.
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-11

SAN FRANcIsc, May 10.-=Advioes from Ari-
zona represent Gen. Howard as pursuing a
wholly different course from that adopted by
Mr. COlyer He consults freely with citizens
and seeks to give entire satisfaction to all par
Kiawas, Papagoes and Maricpos, all of whom
are friendly to the whites and hostile to the
Apaches, accompany him to Washington,
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-11

ALL parties that are disguised with the old
style of having their carpets washed at Mr..
Fosters can do as they see fit about sending
them again. We will clean them on the floor
if they are soiled, and will pay for them if not
cleansed satisfactory You need not pay.
Off}ce 1f Market Souare
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Mrs. O. w. BURNHAM, a well-known singer,
formerly of Portland, has just returned from
Europe. Mrs Durham has spent the greater
having left Italy for England some three months
ago. and devoting herself in London to the
study of oratorio with the best teachers of sa-
cred music. During Mrs. Burnham's stay in
Italy she spent much of her time with the fam
ance while in Europe, either in concert or opera.
In private circles, however, her voice was high
ly spoken of, and she brings fattering recon-
mendations from her teachers. Mrs. Burn
hams residence will be for the present in West
10th
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HOTEL ARRIvALs.-C. S. Trask Boston, Alb.
ner-Oakes &c. Berwick, j, N. Hopkins Provi.
kence, N. B. Hubbard Hiram, G. Holt Den.
mark, are at the United State Hotel
C. H. Hayden and w. p. Buchanan of East.
port, Otis Hayford Canton, E. H. Brigham
Worcester, Joseph Walworth Boston, NJ. L.
Alden and wife Union, R. Orr Fredericton, N.
B., E. S. Marshal York, A F. Greene Boston,
c. A. +. Emery Skowhegan, are at the Preble
House.
Thomas Sampson Harrison, j. B. Brown
Richmond, E. H. Matthews Boston, L. Mussey
Greene, Richard Dearborn Readfeld, Hiram
Porter Boston, are at the City Hotel.
Hon. N. Clifford and wife, Miss Anna Louise
Cary, ID. j. Mcleod and Jas. Moffat Amherst,
N. s., HI. j. Widnell New York, A. B. Down
ing do, John Ware Athens, are at the Fall
mouth Hotel.
III. o. Alden and E. A Chapman Boston, H.
X. Duffee Foxcroft, are at the st. Julian
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METEOROLOGICAL
YNoPsIs OF WEATHER REPORTS FOR THE PAST
TWENTY-FOUR HOURS.

WAR DEBT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. c., 7
May II 1.O0A. NJ
The lowest barometer over Eastern Iowa and
Southern Wisconsin will probably move north
eastward into Canada The area of cloud and
rain northwest of the Ohio valley will extend
eastward over the lower lake region with in
creased cloudiness, probably threatening wealth
er and southerly winds over New England and
Middle Atlantic States and partially cloudy
weather with southerly winds veering to west
erly over the Southern States. A rising barome-
ter, northwest winds and clearing weather will
extend southeast over the northwest and upper
lake region to the OHIO valley.
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DRowNED.-A son of Mr.. Wentworth Dress
er of Standish was drowned Thursday after
noon in Little Ossipee river while rafting a
boom of logs. His body was recovered in 20
minutes, but all efforts to resucitate life were
fruitless. He was about 20 years of age. He
fell between the logs and his head was damned
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-11

WHO HAS HOUSE FOR sALE!-The under
signed will pay cash for two houses in good To-
cation in this city (brick preferred) ranging in
value from $4,000, to $1,000. Parties answering
this, state price, street and number.
Address, J. c. BowLEs, Portland.
May 10, 1872 3t*
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THE regular monthly conference for the pro-
motion OF holiness will be held in the Vestry of
the Chestnut st. church, next Monday after
noon and evening, commencing at and q
O'Clock. All are invited to attend
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Barometer corrected for temperature and elevation
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PRICE CURRENT.-The market is very unset
tied. We shall sell Elmwood Collars to-day
at II cents box, or lower if occasion requires.
j. BURLEIGH & Co.,
80 Middle street.
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May 10, IS,

CARRIAGEs-Phaetons-J Linds-Shift
ting top Box Buggies one and two Seat Riding
Wagons-and second hand carriages of all
kinds, for sale at very low prices. New style
Phaetons for $3.50, at the Bazaar IA, Exchange
Street. mS-1w
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MAY TERM-BEFoRE JUDGE LANE.
FnIpAy.-Moses X. Marean vs.. Charles E. Thomas.
Action to recover damages for malicious prosecution
Verdict for the plaintiff for $780,
Bradbury s. Bradbury for plf
atf Frank for defendant,
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Fatal Explosion

ports the explosion of a boiler of freight Steam
er Rotary off Old Point Comfort Chief engi-
neer, VIM, Walker, his wife, child aud sister
in.law We're killed and several of the crew Sc
yerely scalded.
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Municipal Court.

FR1pAY.-Sherif, Hbellant, VS.. liquors of Mullen,
j. c. Frank of Boston, claimant. Judgment against
the LIQUORS with costs for ibellant. Appealed.
Bradburys.
One case of libelled liquors forfeited. No claim
ant.
Charles Haggerty. Intoxication. Fined 70 with
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70 Free street, Pc

DAVIS & Co. open this morning new stock
of Kid Gloves, in all colors, at 75c, CSC, $1.25,
and the best goods ever offered in the city.
Every pair of Gloves sold by this firm is aoar-
uYfo
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-11

TRY one of Dr. Mace's baths tonight. Moth
ing more exhilerating can be produced, and the
subsequent effects are most beneficial Office
in Cahoon Block
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derivable from the world-renowned MEXICAN
MUSTANG LINMKNT. The most irrefragabIe
testimony establishes the fact that this won
drous balm exerts the same soothing and heal
ing influence when applied to the human cuti-
Gle, that it does in cases of SPAWN, founders
ring-bone, poll evil, scratches, wind gall and
other ailments of the horse which require out
ward treatment. 1t is, in fact, the most effec-
tual of all external remedies for rheumatism,
govt, stiffness of the neck, neuralgia, sore
throat, swellings, cuts and bruises of all kinds
m6-eod1w&w1t
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JOB PRNTING.-Every description of JOB
Printing executed promptly, and at the lowest
prices, at the Daily PRESS Printing House, 100
EXCHANGE ST. VIM NJ MARKS.
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Foreign Exports.
MONTEVIDEO. Bark Tatay-3S3 O43 # lumber,
So 900 shingles 1900 box shocks, 1860 TBS cordage.
HALIFAX, Ms. Schr Anna Martha-1300 bbls
-four, 60 moving machines.
Brig Florence-17oO bbls -four, 60 moving ma
Chimes
ST JOHN. NIB. Sch L b Beard-10O0 bbs flour.
BUENOS AYRES. Bark Sarah-344, 499 # lumber
$1,000 shingles S479 yds duck 252 Tbs Irvine.
Foreign Imports.
WINDSOR, Ms. Schr Reward-2OO tons plaster
to order.
MAITLAND Ms. Brig Kate--1SO tons plaster to
order.
LIVERPOOL. Steamship Kedar at Boston-5O
cases Valencia oranges to d Stevens
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-11
Death Of Mayor Walker.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., May 1O.-Hon H. G.
Walker, Mayor of this city, died to-day of apo
plexy.
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ornament in j. B. Brown & Sons banking
house window. . aa
Miss Alice Chsse, daughter of Francis
Chase, Esq, has painted faithful likeness OF
her fathers well-known horse, which can be
seen at Hale's 1t is winter scene, the horse
stands quietly in the road with the dog perched
on the seat of the sleigh, while the owner and
his wife are sitting on the sea shore at a
little distance
The Eastern Railroad Company are applying
the YESTERDAYS patent brakes to their cars, at
the rate of one per day.
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SEE Hosiery opened this day by Davis & Co.
at 10, II, II, 20, q and % cents per pair.
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BY j. y. BAILEY & CO., Auetioneeri
AsSignee'S Sale of Real Estate.

VVHE subscriber will sell at public auction on the
Il 25th day of May, 1872, at o'clock, NJ, the
premises, the Real Estate included in the Assign
ment of Luther j. HILL for the benefit OF creditors,
made Mar. %, 1872 viz lot of land measuring about
100 feet BY 40 feet with dwelling house and stable
thereon, being No. 10 Alder Street, Portland.
The property will be sold subject to a mortgage oil
$824 and accrued interest the right of dover Of the
wife Of said Hill in the equity OF redemption, and
taxes for 1871 and 1872
April 25, 1872.
ap25td HENRY @. PEABODY. Assignee.
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S'"cA Oh a Country Trader at Auc-
ton.

~, ~ os,ca May 18th, at ten A. NJ, we shall
consisting in part OF raw and burnt Coffee Laundry
Kerosene Oil, Citron, Saleratus Corn fStarc5 sess
Tobacco, Bristol Brick, Nails, Dry Goods, Calico
Csmbries, Hosiery, &c, large assortment Of Fancy
Show Gases, Counter Platform, and Spring Balances
Scales, Measures, Tin Ware, &C., large upright Ice
Chest, &C., sc.
r. o. BAILEY & co., as Exchange So.
May 13-td
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THE City Marshal of Biddeford brought home
Mr.. James Townsend from the Insane Asylum
Yesterday
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This is the season of the year when the
Blood needs purifying Doctor Gould's DOM
este Bitters are just the thing Agents,
w. w. Whipple s. Co., 81 Market Square.
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-11

ALL those in want of hot or cold bath
should remember that Smith, No. 100 Exchange
street, is always ready to attend to the wants
of his customers
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THE vote in the Saco City Council this week
to erect new Jail from the materials which
compose the old one, upon the Common does
not meet with very hearty approval from the
citizens generally The vote passed in one of
the branches with a majority of one, and some
absent members are opposed to the proposed
change.
THE enterprise of the Hon. N. G. Marshall,
who fitted up so elegantly the Marshall House
at York last summer, has led him to purchase
and equip line of coaches to run between his
house and the railroad.
A MEMBER of Post Sheridan of Biddeford
called upon several member of the Saco City
Government yesterday to solicit contributions
from the city towards the expenses of 'Decora-
ton Day."
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War Department, Signal Service, U. s. Army, Dr.
visions of kilograms and Reports for the benefit of
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-11

fyou wish tasty Hat or Bonnet, order at Mrs
WEIGHS, 70 Middle st; she is sure to please you.
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In Observation-Disclosures Sale.

IN accordance with the provisions of the U. 8.
Il Bankrupt AIT, and the General Orders thereon,
shall sell at public auction the Woodbury. lot, ON
Congress street, between State and Dow streets, on
Monday, the Thirteenth day of May, S72,
at q O'Clock p. NJ the following personal property
belonging to the estate of Granville NJ Chase Bank
rupt, Wiz
The shed on said lot, quantity Of Staging,
Hods, Wheel harrow, Ladders, Tool
Chest and Derrick. Also, Wagon, Safe,
and Once Furniture, and few miscellaneous
articles being part of the stock of said Chase as
Mason and Builder.
Meaning to convey by said sale all the right, title,
and interest which said Chase had the third day
Of January, A. d. 1872 the date of the fling Of the
petition In bankruptcy against him. in and to the
above described personal property, together with all
the rights in the same acquired by myself as AS
signee, since said petition was filed.
CHARLES +. LIBBY, Assignee, 81 Middle street.
+. o. BAILEY & Co, Auctioneers myI1td
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Two Valuable Lots ON Deering 81,

AL AUCTION
IN SATURDAY, May 18th, at 8 p. NJ, we shall
" offer the two valuable lots of land on South side
of Deerng St., adjoining the residence of Chas H.
Merrill Esqr. Said lots have front of about So IT.,
and depth Of 100 feet these are two Of the best
lots In this most desirable location.
Terms very liberal and made known at sale.
X. o. BAILEY & CO., AuctiOneers.
May 11-dtd
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Explosion.


LEAvENwoRTH, Kansas, May 10.-Nothing
has been heard OF another fight between the
United States and Zeke Proctor in the Indian
Territory The story to that effect, purporting
to have been brought here from the Cherokee
district, must be sheer fabrication.
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I'm Bankruptcy--Assignee's Sale.

L SHALL sell at public auction, at the "Union Ho-
Il tel' 80 called on Temple st., on Saturday, May
18th, 1872 beginning at ten o'clock A. NJ the follow
ing furniture goods and chattels, being all the Fur
nture and movable property now in said hotel, to-
witt
A large number Of pine chamber SETS feather beds
patent hair spring ma tresses, Blankets quilts pill
lows, pillow cases, table cloths two paror SETS large
lot carpets of various styles and Sizes dining sitting
room and parlor chairs, sideboard extension tables
Crockery OF all kinds, mugs, cups and glasses Ale
pumps and fixtures; lot Of liquors, wines, demi-
joins, &c. large lot of gas fixtures signs four clocks,
large cooking range with pans kettles and furniture
The above articles will be sold separately.
CHARLES p. MATTOCKS,
Assignee in Bankruptcy Of Louis B. F. Zitkov alias
my11td +. o. BAILEY & Co. Auctrs.