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The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

A st. Louis despatch says it was reported
that Gov. Gravely died suddenly at Stockton.
The San Francisco Committee is considering
the St. Louis proposition for railroad OH the
thirty-fifth parallel.
The Apache Indians have captured another
mule train.
Water is to be let into the St. Lawrence ca
nails on the first of May.
Several hundred people left Washington
Tuesday for Cincinnati.
!. Gen. Howard reports there about 1000
Apache Indians at Camp Grant, Arizona, per-
fectly peaceable and contented with the reser-
walton. Pa 9a
A Brownsville (Texas) despatch says the city
is overlooking with women and children from
Matamoras, where revolutionary sympathizers
are expelled by Cevallos. General McCook has
picketed the river to preserve neutrality. The
citizens have organized themselves into an ex-
ira police, anticipating an influx of marauders.
The carpet works at Maspeth, L. l., was
burned Monday. Loss $4,000. A fireman was
killed. t-L-s"a
Gov. Jewell will be inaugurated to-day.
Mrs. McKenny of Lowell, who runs small
variety store, was arrested Tuesday for shoplift-
ing. Quite an amount of goods were recovered.
Cornelius s. Underwood, Clerk of the New
York Assembly, died at Albany, Tyesday.
1t is positively untrue that Prince Bismarck
expressed his approval of the United States
cia'ms for indirect damages.
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ny !; :. Bailey & Co., AuctiOneers,
Exchange ST., next below
MefchanfS' Exchange.

in the DseriSa ON " WsdSssa Uor Ma3
Of excellent Grdp: M on the premises Fifteen Acres
state of cultyatioS a sd finely located, in high
ing part Of sae wei known ThUrIo,o Farm. his Is
the CITY and cutting hay enort estment being near
interest," and must advance the city does ap2 end
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Contradictory Reports.


MADRID, April 3O.-Marshal Serrano has a
congratulatory procla nation to the troops that
the loyal people of the provinces have taken up
arms aifainst the lnsurrectionists and that near
ly all the Carllsts bands in Arragon have been
dispersed or defeated by the loyal forces
LONDON, April 3O.-A dispatch from Bay-
onne, France, to the Times says there have been
several petty encounters between the insurgents
and government troops in the Basune provin-
ces. In one OF these 200 Imperialists routed
1900 Carlists. Reports from the seat of disturb
ance are very contradictory. 1t is asserted that
the cause of Don Carlos is ON the decline and it
is also reported that his prospects are exceed
ingly bright
Marshal Serano is advancing on Rodas. The
Carlsts retire as he approaches. The number
of insurgents in the Andalusian provinces and
Santander are reported insignificant The Car
lists continue to give in submissions to the gov
eminent in various parts of the kingdom.
THE TIMES ON THE ALABAMA DIFFICULTY,
LONDON, April 30.-The Times in an editorial
upon the present phase of the Alabama claims
question congratulates the United States gov
eminent for proposing that the liability of re-
suits shall never extend beyond direct conse-
quences of the breaches of neutrality, thus paw
ing the way for a satisfactory settlement Of the
differences now existing between England and
America. .-t
-- = NEW YORK WORLD STORY.
LONDON, April 29.-[Special to New York
World. II am authorized to say that the Brit
ish government considers the claim for indirect
damages withdraw. Gladstone and Earl Gran
vile will compliment President Grant in Parli-
ament for yielding to their demands.
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01
Municipal Court.


TUEsDAY.-John Foley. Intoxication. Imprison-
ment for thirty days in the county jail.
John Sullivan. Search and seizure. No one sp-
pearng OF give evidence respondent was
discharged. j. H. Williams.
John II. McMinniman and Catharine McMinniman
Search and seizure. John paid fine of $50 and
costs. Catharine discharged.
The liquors and vessels seized on the premises of
Horatio Boothby declared forfeited to the city
of Portland and ordered to be destroyed, no claim
ant appearing.
John Sullivan. Common seller. Pleaded not guilty
and waived an examination. Recognized in the sum
of $500 for his appearance at the May term of the S
perior Court. j. H. Williams.
John Brady. Search and seizure. Fined $50 and
costs. Committed. Boa
County Attorney. Bradburys.
Court Liquor Record for April.-For common sell
Ter. L; keeping drinking house and tippng shop, 81
single sales of liquor, 6; search and seizures 90 ap
peals, g.; discharged, 2; fines paid. $3.50.
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Serious Fire in the state Prison.

HARTFORD, Ct, April 30.--A fire broke out
in the rule shop of Wyllis Thrall & Son, at the
State Prison in Wethersfeld, at one o'clock this
morning, threatening for time the entire pris-
on buildings. Having connections with the
water mains of this city, which furnish consid-
cradle head, alone saved the premises. The Of
uously for four hours and controlled the flames.
The rule shop was totally destroyed causing
loss to Thrall & Son of about $150OO The pris-
on was damaged $4,000, with no insurance. 1t
is thought the fire was caused by spontaneous
combustion of saw-dust saturated with oil drip
ping from the machinery '-
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CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
For ACCOMPLISHMENTS John Brook and Forest
City-L Billings, Agent.
Important to Owners of Vessels.
Dress Making Miss Worth.
Dress Making-Mrs. Arvedson
Millinery-NIiss S. f. True.
NJ. c. NJ. A-Geo. A. Harmon.
King William
Notice-Almon Leach
openng-N. Y. Branch.
Stage Notice-Chadbourn g. Church.
Agents Wanted-H. A. Brown & Co.
Special Notice.. K. Jose
Wanted-Milliner
Cement Pipe-J. w. Stockwen
House to Let-M. G.. Palmer
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Carpet Renovating ii
Opening-Nelson & Co.
Clothing-Oren Hawkes. & Co.
Card-I. 0. o. F.
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Administrators Sale.

stock, Tools and Furniture at Auction.
DURSUANT to a license from the Hon. j. A.
Il Waterman, Judge of Probate within and for the
County of Cumberland, shall sell at public auction
on FRIDAY. May 3, 1872 at half past ten o'clock in
the forenoon at the late residence of Abal A Cutter
In Saccarappa, the following personal property to
wit: horses, cows and calf, rs hens, double and
single harness, and 2-horse wagons and setls Now
ing machine, hay racks and rake, cultvators, har-
rows farming tools, and also 16 barrels potatoes 1926
-four barrels together with the entire household fur
niture.
Dated at Saecarappa April 21st, 1872.
n. p. ROBERTS, Administrator.
F. o. BAILEY & CO., Auctioneers.
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BY J. 8. BAILEY q co., Auctionecr..
Assignee's Sale of Real Estate.

TVVHE subscriber will sell public auction on the
Il 25th day Of May, 1872, at o'clock, p 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 of
1884 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 G. PEABODY. Assignee.
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81 ss5 -. asF u. ,s ..5-s
BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS IN MAINE.
Brakeman Killed.

f@ nfakcmnn Killed. III
BANGOR, April 3O.-A freight brakeman,
named Joel Littlefield, was struck by an over
head bridge One-half mile above Lincoln, on
the E. q N. A. Railroad, this morning and
thrown between the cars of his train and horri-
bly, crushed and mutilated. He lived but
short time after being run over. He was ap-
pointed brakeman but three months ago, hav-
ing formerly served three years as section man
at Winn, at which place he leaves family.
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01

The grandest opening of the season will &C.
cur to-day at Nelson & Co.'s. They have just
returned from New York with the choicest
stock of Laces, Embroideries, Hdkfs, Collars,
Neck-ties, Kid Gloves and Fancy Goods ever
brought into Portland. Everybody should make
an effort to go and see their goods From what
we have heard their show window will be worth
seeing, as it will be decked with flowers inter
woven with beautiful laces, nobby ties, &C.
Read what they say in our special notice col
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01

THEATRE.-Miss Dolly Bidwell, who has
many admirers in this city, is to appear at Mu-
sic Hall this evening The play which is an
nounced is one of the startling sensations
which are now occupying the stage, and the
company is large and able
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01
New York Stock and Money Market.

NEW YORK, April 30-MorRing.-G at 112s-
Money at per cent. Sterling Exchange 1893 "a 1iOA
stocks steady State Stocks dull and heavy.
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01

those persons in the city who desire to at
tend the Cadets exhibition drill and dance in
Biddeford on Friday can purchase tickets for
one dollar at Whittier's and Lowell & Senter's,
which will take them over the railroad both
ways, besides admitting them to the drill The
Cadets will start for Biddeford on Friday after
noon at quarter of four, and returning will
leave by special train Immediately after the
dance, probably about 2 o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01
Designs against Duluth, Minnesota.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 3O.-A st. Paul
special says, last night Duluth was started by
two heavy explosion in the direction of Superior
City, caused by an attempt to destroy thel new
Dyke building and to cut off the st. Louis river
from its natural outlet. A considerable por-
ton of the work was blown to pieces. The
citizens accuse the people of Superior City OF
the act, though the actual perpetrators have
not yet been discovered.
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, G HENRY c. PEABODY. Assignee.
Valuable IOf on Land af Aucfion.

ON Saturday, May 4th at P. NJ. we shall offer the
Invaluable lot Of land, ON Cross ST., known as the
Thaxter property. Said lot is 30 IT, 'front.' running
back 96 II. There IS a splendid well on the property.
Inis lot Is situated near Middle St., and the sale
&C., made known at sale.
r. o. BAILEY 81 CO., Auctioneers.
apr27td
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Henry B. Remick, of Kittery, who was re-
Gently sentenced to State Prison at Thomas
ton, for a term of ten years, died in Alfred Jail
last Friday night. Mr.. Remick had been so ill
since his sentence last December as to prevent
his removal from Jail to prison. ,.-,
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BY J. $. BAILEY & co, Auctioneer..
VESSEL at AUCTION
Administrators Sale,

WILL be sold at public auction at the Merchants
w Exchange, Portland on Thursday, the second
day OF May next, at Eleven O'Clock a M, the good
schooner E. L. Simpson of 1913 tons or therebouts.
Has an American Register, and class Az at American
Lloyds Can be seen aud examined at Railway
Wharf, Cape Elizabeth, at any time previous to sale,
II. j. LIBBY,
Admir- of the Estate of john Goddard.
Portland, April %, 1872. td
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01
Reign of Terror i'm Cass County, Nilsson
ri-WhOIe Families Flying for Safety.

HOLDEN, April 30.-Refugees from Cass
county arrived last night. 1t is reported that
the reign of terror continues in that county
The father of murdered Cline is insane in CON
sequence of the death of his son. The whole
family was ordered to leave the farm by Sheriff
Bryant, who confesses that he is powerless to
secrete them. The sons have fed to the bush,
taking their father with them, and the daugh-
ter escaped to Jacksonville on foot. Adjutant
Siegel and Commissioners Phillips and Cock
erell had consultation yesterday, and left for
Pleasant Hill. Sheriff Bryant of Cass county
arrived last night
KANSAS CRY, April 3O.-Persons from Cass
county state that there is reign of terror there.
Seventeen families residing at Harrisonville
and vicinity were forced to leave on pain of
death. The leaders of the gang declare that
they will not be satisfied until every man di-
rectly or indirectly connected with the issuance
of the county bonds, is killed. ..
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01

MOTHER GoosE.-This wise and venerable
lady will hold a reception for the benefit of the
Second Parish Society at Mechanics Hall to-
morrow evening We have no doubt it will be-
largely attended, for they have been very popu-
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01
by J. .. BAILEY & CO., Auctioneers.
Valuable Real ESfale nj Auction

WYE shall offer at public auction on Tuesday, May
w 18th, at three o'clock p. NJ, ON the premises
that beautiful garden lot, at Morris Corner Deer
about and half of land. every foot of which
is under cultivation like garden 1t fronts on For
est Avenue, and is bounded on two sides by Cedar
and Morrill, SITS. On it is a good two-sory house,
nearly new, 24x24 feet, with an ell i2x2s it.; 1t
tans nine rooms, light, airy, and high studded, with
good closets, and spacious entTes water is brought
into the kitchen. The grounds stocked with
young and healthy fruit trees, many Of which in
full bearing; with grape vines in variety, and
rents Strawberries raspberries and gooseberries in
abundance. The place is Celebrated for its beautiful
flowers in their rich profuson; its hedges
walk of both the railroads, Of the seminary, the
church, Sc, and within twenty minutes ride Of the
city, combining all its advantages, without its evils.
The grounds can be examined at any time, and the
house from II to p NJ, the day previous and on day
OF SALE ap3Oeodtd
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

GRAND TRUNK RAILwAY-250c cans milk, 800 bbls
Hour 10 cars lumber do corn, do oil, do paper.
90 turing do spars, do laths1 do hay, do beef
uo sundres. For Lower Provinces-14O0 bbls flour,
gears sundries. For Allan steamers-54 cars grain
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01
United States Circuit Court.

BEFORE JUDGE sHEPLEY.
TUEsDAY.-Wiliam T. HARDWOOD ct ux. vs.. Grand
Trunk Railway Co. Given to the jury at the adjourn
ment
A. A. Stront. Bradbury g. Bradbury.
w Nirri,
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01

The iron work for the bridges on the Boston
and Maine Railroad extension in this vicinity,
is in transit and will soon shortly arrive. Large
purchases of lumber for stagings, &C., have
been made, and the work is to be pushed for
ward as rapidly as possible. Ll
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Money at per cent. Sterling Exchange 1893 "a 1iOA
STOCKS steady State Stocks dull and heavy.
The following the forenoon quotations of South
crn securities:
Tennessee SIS, new. 6s1
- 90
North Carolina 6's, new. 49, OF
South Carolina SIS new ,,...' go 2gI
!. NEW YORK. April 30-Ecening Money was easy
IN the early part of the day at Coz per cent, but
Was put up to per cent Gold to 32d per day by the
pears who squeezed Money to depress Stocks Ster-
my Eaxchange quiet at 1905 Gold quiet and steady
az IFS g il2s Loans fat to per cent The clear
Were we're S5 100000 The Treasury disbursements
were S6S6000. The engagements for shipments to-
morrow morrow are $277,6ls. Governments I 9I per cent
io%er, closing steady State bonds quiet Stocks fell
fg per cent on tight Money and heavy short sales
put the efforts of the Bears to cover were neverthe
less ineffectua prices reacting Immediately. Pacific
advanced larSeIy Cnnsderabe Nor Wester IN anu anu
bought In under the rule and the stock commanded
bonus of to per cent. for cash delivery. At the
close the whole market was up per cent from the
lowest rates and was very strong. T.
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Du Points G1npowder

Tbs undersigned has taken the agency for the sale
of the above Celebrated Po,rder, and will furnish all
grades at manufacturers prices. .-E
eY- Guns, Sporting Goods and Fishing Tackle con-
stantly on hand at low prices.
G. l.. BAILEY, As Exchange 81.
" Sign of the "Golden Rifle ap15eodtf sN
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For Sale, or Exchange.

HOUSE No. So Winter st., brick, slated root, &C.
mented cellar, any quantity of closet room, wa
ter, hard and soft. Good Barn opening on court as
well as yard. Price, fair. Terms Of payment easy,
and but small amount down. - ~
or, 1t may be exchanged for little larger house,
noo.ng garden, which is the object desired though
II may be further from the centre Of business APP
ply on the premises, or to
JOHN G. Proctor,
apl3d3weodsn Real Estate Broker.
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01

SPRINGFIELD, April 3O-The marriage of
Count Mitkiewiss of Russia, and Miss Carrie
Lester of Rochester, N. Y, the rcputed heiress,
took place at Amherst to-day. The parties
were first married privately by Catholic Priest
and afterwards publicly the brides friends wit
messed the ceremony
Michael Murray of this city, switch tender
TOR the Boston & Albany Railroad, was run
over by an engine this afternoon and instantly
killed. $3.50
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01

THE ''May Day festivities at the vestry of
the Pavilion church, next Friday afternoon
and evening, will no doubt be very attractive
A supper will be served in the vestry, which
has lately been repaired in a very tasty manner
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01

The MAY FLowER.-We have no doubt that
the friends of the S. P. Society have all secured
tickets for the delightful entertainment at City
Hall this evening There is a peculiar proprie-
ty in Offering an attraction of this kind on May
Day, especially at a season when the usual out
of-door ramble for flowers is made uncomforta-
BILE if not dangerous by cold and backward
season, and May-Day will not seem like May
Day without its usually accompaniment of
flowers and the ideal of fairies. large assort-
ment of fancy articles will be for sale with a
due regard for children's wants A nice dinner
will be served at one o'clock, and promenade
concert will end the days festivities.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Sale.

DURSUANT to licen &c from the Judge of Pro-
Il bate for the county of Cumberland, L shall offer
for sale at Public Auction, the premises, Tues
day, the fourteenth day Of May, A. D. 1872, at two
o'clock p. M, the following described Real Estate be-
longing to VIM H. Loveoy, late of Portland deceas-
ed situated on the eastery side of Emery st. in said
Portland, commencing at the southwest corner of
land owned by Chas. Frost; thence running southery
from forty to forty-two feet line with Emery
thence running easterly parelle line with Spring
street fifty feet to land owned by Henry Cheney:
thence running northery the dividing line of land
owned BY said Henry Cheney to land owned by Jhas.
Frost thence running westerly fifty feet the di-
first mentioned bounds.
The above described lot of land is one of the most
desirable locations that is available in that part Of
the town, it being portion of corner lot situated
a line of the horse railroad.
HS-Terms made known at time of sale.
CHAS. H. LOVEJOY,
Administrator of Estate of VIM. H. Loveioy
f. o. BAILEY & CO., AuctiOneers.
ap5 law 3w Fri
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AUCTION SALES.
Millinery Il Fancy Goods M Auc-
ton.

ON Wednesday, May LIST, at 10 a. m, and d p -
" AT SALESROOM, IS EXCHANGE sd me-
shall sell stock Of Millinery and Fancy Goods
lot of Dress Goods, Shop Boxes, Hat Stands, show
Gases, &C. Dealers and Ladies invited TO this sale
the stock contains many desirable goods suited 10
the season. Every lot will be closed at any price
ap21td 4. O RAILEY a CO. Ancfinneera
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MIsCELLANEoUs NOTICES.

NELSON & Co., will open to-day choice and
seasonable stock of goods. See advertisement.
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Guardians Sale of Real Estate.

DURSUANT to license from the Hon. Judge Of
IL Probate for Cumberland County, shall sell at
Public Auction, on the premises, on Saturday, the
25th day OF May next at 10 O'Clock am four undivid
ed twenty-frst parts Of the Homestead Of Nathaniel
Pease, late OF Bridgton deceased said portion being
the share OF said estate belonging to Tnomas and
Chas. L. Pease, minor children and heirs of said de-
ceased. This Homestead comprises about Is OF
cultivated and pasture land, with house, stable,
barn and out-buildings thereon, situated in said
Bridgton.
Terms made known at time Of sale.
MARY W. PEASE, Guardian Of
Thos. P, & Chas. T. Pease.
Bridgton, April II, 1872. ap23-law3wTu
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I The place to buy Boys Clothing is at Grin
Hawkes. & Co., 290 and 292 Congress street.
Largest assortments,s' '1owest prices" sour
manufacture"
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01

SYNOPSIS OF WEATHER REPORTS FOR THE PAST
TWENTY-FoUR HOURS
AH DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,

OFFICER, Washington, ID. c.,
May (1.00A. NJ
Probabilities barometer will continue
falling from the lower lakes to the East and
Middle Atlantic coasts. Cloudy weather and
rain will prevail over the Middle States very
generally by "Wednesday morning and extend
and threatening weather and probably rain over
the Southern States, northwesterly winds and
clearing weather throughout the Mississippi
valley and extend over the upper lakes region
to the Ohio valley,
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01

How is your 80 cents for low? We are sell
ing the Elmwood cloth faced collar at % cents.
j. BURLEIGH & Co., 50 Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01

REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS will be held in City
Hall, Biddeford, next Saturday evening, for
the purpose of nominating delegates to attend
the District Convention, to be holden in this
city May 9TH
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BID D r 70 RD, SACO
AND VICINITY.

The Committee on Streets yesterday, repair
ed to the Pool for the purpose of locating
the proposed change in the Pool road at that
point vi g. / ~
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THE CINCINNATI BABEL.

Thinss mighty Observation-Disclosures to have
hah of Illinois = Fresh arrivals add
fresh fucl-Greeley gaining strength
missouri stands firm for BrOwn-SOrry
crowd from Mainc-The tariff, fhe rock
on which they split. h- aa tJl
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01

HARPERs BAzAR.-This beautiful weekly
publication is welcome visitor to the parlor
circle. The number for the ensuing week has
been received by Fessenden Brothers, Lancas-
ter Hall and d. Wentworth, 337 Congress, cor.
ner of Oak street.
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01

EXCEPTIONS have been taken to the remarks
OF Hon. Neal Dow at the Temperance meeting
last evening, regarding certain gentleman
VINO stands as leader of a religious denomna-
ton in this city, Advertiser ls-..
The Advertiser is entirely mistaken in its
statement. Mr.. Dow in his remarks comment
ed upon speech by the Bishop of Manchester
recently published in an English paper in
which that distinguished prelate favored the
moderate use of ardent spirits; and also upon
similar doctrine advanced by another distin-
gushed English clergyman in conversation
with the speaker. sl s,. .T
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-01
DISTRICT OF PORTLAND AND FALMOUTH,
A mil % 1870 4

DISTRICT OF PORTLAND AND FALMOUTH
April %, 1872. !
proposals. for supplying the U. a. Marine
Stores, etc., for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1873.
NOTICE is hereby given that sealed proposals
IN will be received at the U. s. Custom House in
the city of Portland until IL o'clock meridian on
the first Tuesday in June next for the supply of sub
sistence stores for the marine hospital in this Dis
trict.
Forms for proposals and list of the articles to be
furnished can be had on application to this office
The United States reserves the right to take more
or less of the articles named on the supply list and
the Surgeon in charge will be at liberty to reject all
articles which, in his judgment, are not of the best
quality and adapted to the use of the Hospital to
purchase any articles in their stead and to charge
the contractor with any of cost over the
tract prices The United States the right to
the whole any portion of the articles enumerated
in the list. 1. WASHBURN, JR.,
aD25 2awtiune4 Collector.