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The Portland daily press., 1872-08-09

New YORK, Aug. 7-,Morning.-Gold at 115i-
Money at 4per cent Sterling Exchange 1899 "a 1898
Stocks steady. State bonds steady.
ities
virginia 6's, new. ......................,.,5 30
S'SSoulio "a
S c,olIn Caronna 6s new 20
south carolina 6's new ....................... %
=, NEW YORK, Aug. S-EUeninq.-Money opened easy
3g pei cent. and remained all day, closing at
a per cent Gold more active and huctuating 1t
opened at declined to 115t advanced to 11 and
closed at ll5s y 115t; from to per cent was paid
Ior carrying clearings of the Gold Exchange Bank
were $S1 800 Oo0 The Treasury disbursements were
$4,000 Sterling Exchange quoted at 1OSs a. 1aS3
with sales reported as low as lost Governments
steady with Cts an better. On the Stock Exchange
there was continued pressure to sell long stocks
and the prices declined a It. 1t was noticeable
feature OF tue market that the dividend paying shares
such as New York Central and Lake Shore were free
Y offered for SALE The greatest decline was in the
New York Central. Lake Shore, Erie, Ohio North
western and St. Paul, Common, Pacific Mail Wes-
tern Union and Indiana Central and Union Pacific,
The following were the closing quotations of Gov
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TALLAHASSEE, Au S.-The Republican
Convention nominated o. b. Hart of Jackson
vile, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
for Governor, and Maj Stearns of Quincy for
Lient. Gov, and for Congress j. f. Walls and
w. J. Purman, formerly internal revenue as
SCISSORS,
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FLAG RAIsING.-Thc Republicans of Ward
2 raised a Grant and Wilson flag on Washing
ton street last evening. The Continentals and
Republican Artillery were present in full ranks
and helped the people give the Republican col
ors hearty welcome. Johu NJ. Todd, Esq,
made good speech on the OCCASION Another
flag was afterwards raised on Danforth street
in front of the residence of Hon. Jacob Nc
Iellan aH Aa4 ..r
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MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD car salt box Shocks
do bricks do oil cloth, do lumber. Al do through
freight, 70 boxes axes ~ empty carboys lot of II
goods, furniture SO bags spools II bales goods
81 boxes axes, 81 pckgs sundres.
STEAMER FRANCoNIA FROM NEW YoRK-I5 bales
cotton, 200 do MANILA 172 do rags 1875 rolls leather
rs coils rope 134 casks ochre, do SKINS 1855 bbls
hour $50 do fruit, Is do cement 80 kegs soda 100 do
nails 20 bbls glass ware 1000 boxes raisns, $50 do to-
hardware 80 do drugs, Is do saeratus 20 do clocks
800 do half chests tea, 80 sewing machines 20 bags
coffee and rice, 35 bars iron IS bdls iron plates
IRON 40 crates starch Is boxes cheese clay retorts
loO gas tile, pianoforte, 250 pkgs sundries.
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EscAPED.-The following boys have recent

EscAPED.-The following boys have recently
escaped from the Reform School: -.4-f
Osborn Huston belongs in HallowelI, Is years
old, stout built, very large head No hat or
Shoes
Thomas DeCort, Bath, aged IA. Dark COM
plexion, medium size ~
David Peters, Bangor, aged IL. Light COM
plexion, lisps somewhat; bareheaded and bare
footed.
James Creary, Portland, Is Commercial
street. Light complexion, aged IL.
All were dressed in striped shirts and blue
drilling pants.
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$1,000. ..
Great Stallion Match.
PLAY OR PAY.
Sahse

Lewiston Driving Park on Tuesday, Aug. 27th,
1872, at O'Clock P. NJ; G. A. Thurlow names Blk.
S. Phil. Sheridan by Gen. Knox George III. Bailey,
names b. s. King William by Hampton. This race
is to be mile heats best in in harness. to be trotted
according to the rules of the National Association
Good day and good track, If not the first good day
and track. This match will give the people OF Maine
an opportunity to witness trot between two Of the
fastest Stations in the State.
Wednesday, August 2s, No. !, Purse Of 800, for
horses that never minutes S65, S25, $40; No. 2,
Purse OF 500, for horses that beat 245, $685.
rs, $40. Thursday, Aug. 10Th, No. 3, Purse OF $780,
Tor horses that never beat 80, S65, S25 S10 No. A.
Purse OF $780, for all horses that never beat 2: 80
$25 $50, $25 Entrance fee ten per cent. in all the
above purses, and must occupy nominatees in all
cases. In case Of bad day and track for the above
and track, and other races following first good day
and track after, in order named Sweepstakes, We'd
nesday, Sept. Il No purse and stake open to all
Stations owned in Maine The Proprietor will add
5000 if three enter and start and $3.50 if four enter
and start with an inside stake of 500 from each
try.
Play or Pay.
All the above to be mile heats best in in
harness. and conducted under the rules of the Ma
tiona Association, and entries must be made in ac-
cOrdance Herewith All of the above entries to close
iston, directed to Isaiah Pompily Box Sc. Au-
burn, Me. Pool selling at DeW& House on each
evening previous to races. Races for above purses
commence at o'clock P. NJ. each day. Admission so
cents each day.
81 ISAIAH POMPILLY, Proprietor
August 8, 1871 I'l5I
Horse timers and fine watches in great variety for
ale by j. W. McDuffee, Savings Bank Block Lewis
| on, Me. augsed
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HARTFORD, CT, Aug. ga dwelling house
in Mendian occupied by two families named
night Mr. Riley, an old man, went to res
cue some property and was burned to death,
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Administrators Sale of Real Es-
tate, ut Auction.

DURSUANTtoa license from the Hon. John A.
Il Waterman, Judge of Probate within and for the
County Of Cumberland, shall sell at public auction
on the premise, on Wednesday the 2sth day of Au-
gust d., 1872 at 10 o'clock A. NJ, certain parcel
OF real estate situated in Cape Elizabeth and bound
ed as follows to wit-Beginnng the easterly side
OF Stanford street, at point one hundred and four
feet North from the intersection of School and STAN
ford streets, and running thence the line Of said
Stanford street so feet to stake thence eastery at
right angles with said Stanford street 100 feet moro
or less to land owned by Asa Webster thence south
wardly at right angles with the last mentioned line
100 feet less to the bound begun at and be-
longing to the estate of the late Manuel Enos de-
ceased, and subject to the following mortgages to
wit:-One mortgage to Geo. w. Reed, dated August
81 A. D. 1870, to secure the payment Of the sum Of
one hundred and fourteen dollars in one year from
the date thereof with interest at six per cent per
annum; also one mortgage to Alvin Deering, dated
June &c. A, D. 1871, to the payment of the
OF one hundred and fifty dollars in year from the
date thereof with interest at per cent per
The premises will be sold subject to the mortgages
aforesaid and accrued interest.
THOMAS MITCHELL Administrator.
je29doaw3w j. S. BAILEY s. CO., Auctioneers.
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

The Light Guard Association are requested
to meet at Army and Navy Hall this Friday
evening at q O'clock.
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KENNEBUNK ITEMs.-David Clark, the we'll
known sloop builder of this town, has upon he
stocks nearly ready to be launched, two fine
barks, from three to six hundred tons burtben
These vessels are for sale.
Jerry Littlefeld, Esq, long and well-known
merchant, has sold his stand to G. P. &c G. E.
Lowell Avon
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METEOROLOGICAL.
SYNOPSIS OF WEATHER REPORTS FOR THE VAST
TWENTY-FOUR HOURS.

TWENTY-FOUR HOURS.
WAR Dept, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL)
OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,
Aug. s. $500 P. Y.))
A falling barometer, cloudy weather, rain
and south-westerly winds in the northwest and
upper Mississippi Valley and on the upper
lakes partially cloudy weather in the Ohio
Valley with southerly and eastealy winds ex-
tending to the lower lakes; southerly to wester-
ly winds on the gulf, into clear weather on the
South Atlantic. Light southerly to easterly
winds, light coast rains and cloudy weather
from Florida to Virginia.; south-easterly winds
and partially cloudy weather in the Middle
and Eastern States.
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New Advertisements To-Day.

AUCTION COLUMN.
Damaged Cloths, &c.-J. S. Bailey & Co.
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN,
Mother Mobiles Healing Syrup-w. Morse.
/ s- ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Scandinavian Association-Annual Picnic.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
State of Maine-To the Electors.
Wanted-Box sos.
Oxford Normal Institute-H. E. Swasey.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Meeting Light Guards. ...
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BY J. $. BAILEY a CO., Anetionoer..
Damaged Cloths and Clothing
Auction

WE SHALL sell at public auction, at salesroom
w No. % Exchange Street, Friday, August 10th
at 10 O'Clock q. m, lot Of FANCY FNGLISH
FRENCH and SCOTCH CASSIMERES and SUIT,
INGS, slightly damaged by water. Also a lot of
custom made COnts, Pants and Vests.
The goods are all trstclass mostly in patterns for
Coats or Pants, are very little damaged, and will
positively be sold without reserve. ag9td
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No. III Middle Street.
MESSRS. J. r. DURAN & co.,
Commissioners, Notice

FVNHE undersigned commissioners appointed by the
Il Judge of Probate for Cumberland County to
meet and examine the claim Of the creditors against
the estate of Veranus G. Hanson late Of Portland,
deceased represented nsolvent give notice that six
months from the seventh day of May, AID 1872 al
lowed for said creditors to be present and prove their
claims and that said commissioners will be in session
Tor the purpose of receiving said claims and proof at
the office Of A. A. Strout in Portland, County of Cum
berland and State of Maine the third Saturday of
June, August, and October, and the seventh day of
noon.
JAMES G. Turkey.
FRANKLIN SAWYER.
May 23, 1872. tt Commissioners
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LIVELY TIMES AT LAKE SEBAGo.-Yester-
day the Hiram Congregational Sabbath School,
and men, women and children along the Og-
densburg railroad, from North Conway to the
lake, were here, accompanied by the Hiram
Brass Band. There was also picnic party
from Windham. After the steamer Sebago
came down, some hundred or two had sail
among the islands, and the Hiram Band ac-
companied them, and their music sounded
sweetly over the pure waters of the lake. To-
day the Universalist Society of Hiram, and
also picnic party from Bridgton, will visit
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Proprietor.
FGrker House, School 81. HI. D. Parker &
Co., PropricfOrs.
Revere House, Bowdoin Square ,BuIauch.
Bingham, Wrisiey & Co.. Proprietors
-. James HOTEL. p. M. Stetso m, Propri
etOr.
fremont House: fremont st. Bingham
Wrisley. Il Go. PROPRIETOR
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j. b. BROWN &c SONS.
b A N x E r 5,
AND, MAINE.


THIS HOUSE is established for the transaction OF
General Banking Business.
DEPOSITS received subject to check at sight. In
terest at the rate Of Four per cent. per annum allow
cd on all Daily Balances Accounts rendered and in
crest credited monthly.
CERTIFICATES IF DEPOSIT issue bearing in
terest as by agreeme and available at maturity in
Portland, Boston or New York.
COLLECTIONS of Notes, Drafts Coupons, and
Dividends made in all parts of the United States and
Canada.
DEALERS in Government and other Investment
Securities and in Gold and Silver Coin.
STERLING BILLS drawn on Engnnd, Scotland
and Ireland. Sight lrafts Paris Berlin and other
European cities, Montreal, st. John and Halifax.
Gold and Currency Drafts on Boston and New York.
APPROVED Commercial Bills purchased
FACILITIES afforded for the transaction of the
Special as well the General Business of correspon-
dents.
Agents for the sale of tho
Bonds Of the Portland & Ogdensburg r r
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Portland, July 10, 1872.

National College of Music,
EsTABLIsHED BY THE MENDELs-
II SOHN QUINTETTE CLUB, will begin
September 16, 1872. A thorough musical education
in all branches Of the art be obtained from
corps Of FOREIGN AND REaIDENT n
lists of HIGH GRADE. Applications for
admission now received. Glasses formed early in
September. Circulars with full particulars mailed
free. Address THOMAS RYAN Director Of
National College of Music, fremont Temple, Boston,
Mass. jy27-weddssat 3m
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AGE OF JACK GRovEs.-In conversation
yesterday in Boston, with d. C. Colesworthy,
Esq, formerly of this city, respecting the age of
this late noted individual, he states that from
data in his possession he should judge that
Groves at the time of his death was not less
than los years old. His data is: that in this
city in 1920 he attended school in company with
a grandson of Groves, who at that time was -
years of age. Taking the age of the grandchild
at II, and the age of the mother, Groves
daughter at the birth of the child at 20, and the
age of her father, Groves, at her birth "a,
would make Groves to have been born about
176i, showing that at the time of his death he
was los years old J.T.H
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-09

A DELIGHTFUL ExCURsIoN-O One of the
most delightful excursions afforded to our citi-
zens is a visit to Sebago Lake and sail across
1t, up through the Songo river and Long Lake
to Bridgton and Harrison. Leaving home at
Z 80 any morning, except Sunday, any one can
go to the extreme point, take dinner and be
at home again at i'll the evening, and for the
modest price of $500. The steamers are swift
and pleasant little craft; with agreeable Off
GERS, and the sail through the Songo is one of
of the delightful experiences of lifetime
We heartily commend this trip to our citizens
and the visitors who are spending part of their
vacations in Portland and at the seaside.
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Dull times for local news. s.ff.-.
Paying lost bets on the North Carolina cleo
ton is now in order, .-.g
Thermometer at noon yesterday "a
John X. Martin whom all travellers know as
porter at the PEBBLE House has been promoted
to steward.
The reunion of the 1-1O-29th Maine Regiment
will take place to-day at Peaks Island.
Work on the Portland and Ogdensburg road
has been resumed a short distance above North
Conway. t'i IgreF
A. p. Stone of this city is one of the Vice.
Presidents of the National Teachers Assoca
ton. now in session in Boston
, A barrel of ale in tranSitu from Boston to
Gorham, NH, was seized the Boston steam.
ship wharf yesterday morning. The owner
proposes to test the legality of the seizure. "
The Portland Army and Navy Union will at.
tend the reunion of the Grand Army here on
the 2lst inst, 10 body, uniformed, by invita-
ton of Post Bosworth@
Cyrus s. Thurlow of Deering is successfully
growing quarter of an acre of tobacco. ! %
Yesterday a stranger was struck on the head
in front of the United States Hotel by board
falling from one of the stagings around that
building. A surgeon sewed up the gaping
wound. Later in the day two other persons
narrowly escaped injury at the same place. A
fence is needed while the repairs are going on.
The Democratic rooster has become blue
bird.
Good ripe peaches are evidently not sent to
Portland
An old-line Democrat ever the river went in
to store yesterday morning and asked the
news from North Carolina. The PRESS was
handed him with row of rampant ROSTERS at
the head of the columns. He laid it down with
the excuse that he couldn't read it because he
had left his spectacles at home!
The Reform Club met last night, but did not
effect an organization. They adjourned to the
18th of September, the interest felt by the men,
bers in political matters preventing such an at
tendance as was desirable.
I. ii. Walker, General Telegraph Operator
on the Maine Central r. R., at Augusta, has
resigned and accepted position as Clerk in
Freight Department s-..
The V. c. A. and P. c. have had splendid
luck as sportsmen. We have received as the
result of their skill half pint or less of mos
quitoes which the cook sent to us in a letter
They are to be forwarded to the Smithsonian
Institution to be recorded in the Meteorological
department
There was beautiful display of Aurora last
night The clouds seemed gathered up from
all points of the horizon i'll feecey lines, to the
zenith whence the rays diverged in pencils OF
vivid light In some quarters they had bril-
liant roseate color, and presented a remarkable
and interesting spectacle.
telegram from 7. c. Hersey, ESQ.,, East.
port, in regard to the steamer New England
says, "Chain broke when near turning point
and no more work to-day, (Thursday")
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OUR entire stock of Hosiry at cost

CovELL & COMPANY.
c. L. INGALLS, & Co., corner Middle and Tenn
pie streets, are selling out the entire stock of
Damaged Clothing and Furnishing Goods at
less than half cost
PARTIES who intend going on excursions
over Lake Sebago and above will confer favor
on the landlords they intend to visit by giving
notice of their coming day in advance, and
enable them to make preparations accordingly.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-09

FREAK OF LIGHTNING.-A vely refreshing
shower passed over this city about two o'clock
yesterday afternoon, accompanied by heavy
thunder. On Congress street at the crossing of
the Maine Central track, one clap sounded like
the discharge of artillery The lightning was
attracked by the telegraph wires and run along
them, splitting piece of wood the whole length
of seven poles clean to the ground At the
crossing it passed to the fire alarm wire, and af
ter dancing there minute in flame disappear
ed in the ground. Two men were in the flag
box at the crossing. One of them was leaning
ont of the window. The electric fluid made
him involuntary "straighted up and both
were momentarily affected
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THRATRE.-After a long dearth in the amuse-
mont line, our citizens were favored last even
ing with a dramatic performance of rare merit,
by the excellant company from Wallacks Thea
tire, New York. The audience was by no
means as large as it should have been, when
the superior character of the entertainment is
taken into consideration. Mr.. Stoddart is q
comedian of the old school, and his impersona-
ton of "Moneypenny, the lawyer" in Bourc
caults daama of ''The Long Strike was
most original and effective piece of acting. He
was called before the curtain at the close of the
first act, and throughout the evening he was
greeted with the warmest applause. The other
characters were well sustained, Miss Julia Gay
lord making decided hit as Jane Learoyd.
Tonight the same bill will be repeated, and the
hall should be filled to its utmost capacity
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-09

TEMPERANCE PICNIC.-The a nnual picnic of
Portland Division No. 95, Sons of Temperance,
to the two lights on Cape Elizabeth, yesterday,
was an extremely pleasant affair. A much
larger number attended than usual, and the
weather was delightful. The committee of ar
rangements performed their duty to the sat is
faction of every one, and the way In which the
clam and fish chowders of Bro. Loring disap-
peared, evinced that he was a most excellent
caterer. r
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AND COMMERCIAL,
Foreign Exports.
Foreign Imports.

ST JOHN NIB Sch E Beard-SO0 bbs -four, GOO
bush oats 1000 IT lumber, 1850 gals spirits $50 do
whiskey 2200 do oil.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-09

HALIFAX. Ms. Steamer Falmouth-176 cases
mackerel to Portland Packing Co.; 8 cases skins to
Hunt & Co.; pckg4 merchandise to Eastern Ex-
press Co.; 2 do do to Swetts Express.
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HOTELS.

HOTEL DIRECTORY.
Embracing the leading Hotar IN the State, at which
the Daily PRESS may always be found.
ALFRED.
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american House, Hanover St. l.. Rice
Proprietor.
| Parker House, school St H n p.rL
| Co., ProprictOrs.
| Revere House, Bowdoin Saunrc. RuIa,ch.
Bingham, Wrisiey & Co. Proprietors
-. James Hotei-J. p. M. Stetso m, Propri
fremont House: fremont 81. Bingham
Wrisley. & Go. PROPRIETOR.
BRYANT,s POND.
bryanps Pond Housc-N. B. Crockett,
BETHEL.
ChnndIer House, r. 8. Chandler & Co.
prietOr.
BRIDGTON CENTER, Me.
Cumberland House, Marshall Rneon. pro
BRUNSWICK. ME.
q rs. Dining Rooms, w. II. Field,
CAPE ELIZABETH.
Ocean Housc-J. p. Cham be rIain, Propri.
etOr.
International Hotel, w. ID. Simpson,
CAMDEN.
Bay View House, e. H. Dcrnuth, Prom.
CORNISH
Cornish House,-P. Durgin, Proprietor.
DAMARIsCOTTA.
Maine Hotel, Sanborn & Jac obs, Propric.
DANVILLE JUNCTION..
Clarke Dining Hall, Grand Trunk Rail.
way Depot, NJ w. Clark, Proprietor.
DEXTER.
Dexter House.
DIXFIELD.
Androscoggin House, J. jackson, Pro-
prietOr. Ha :,
EAsTPORT.
Passamaquoddy House.-E. Taft, Prop
ELLSWORTH.
American Houses. Jordan & Som Prom
GARDINER.
Evans Hotel, o. g. Rollins, Proprietor.
GORHAM.
Central Hotel, f. j. Berry, Prop
GREAT FALLS, N. HI.
Great Falls Hotel, o. A. Frost, Proprietor
HIRAM.
Mt. Cutler House,-Hiram Baston, Pro-
priet0r. ~.
KENDALL's MILLS.
Kendal!'s Mills Hotel, Randall Andrews,
Proprietor. 44 tts7fa In
WE LIMERICK.
limerick III House, Joseph G. Harmon, Pro-
MACHIAS
Eastern Hotel-L. *. Corthel, Proprietor.
NAPLES.
Elm House, Nathan Church & Sons, Pro-
NORRIDGEwOCK.
Danforth House, ID. Danforth. Proprietor.
NORTH ANsON.
Somerset Hotel. Brown & Hilton, Propri-
etOrs.
NORTH CONWAY, NH.
Kearsarge House.
NORTH STANFORD N. N.
willard House, c. 9. Bailey & Co. Pro-
NORTH WINDHAM.
Nemasket House, w. w. Stanley, Propri-
| NORWAY.
Beni's Hotel, G. l.. Real, Prop.
Elm House, Main So. w. w. whi,mar.h
Proprietor.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH.
Ocean House, b. Seavy, Proprietor.
Old Orchard House, Il. G. Staples, Propri-
PEAKS ISLAND.
Union House-W. T. Jones. Proprietor.
PORTLAND.
| Adaypns ouse To.,.uIo rL~-u..
Albion House, III Federal 81. y. G. Perry,
Proprietor.
American House, India 81. J. HI. Dodge,
City Hotel, Cor. Congress and Green H.
John r. Davis & Co. Proprietor.
pridt0r.
Falmouth Hotel, p. e. wheeler, Propri-
Preble House, Congress 81. Gibson IL Co,
Proprietors.
81: Julian Hotel, Cor. Middle and Plum
SITS. g. X. Ward, Proprietor.
U. =. Hotel. junction of Congress and Fed
Walker House, Opp. Boston Depot, Geo.
hridgham Jr., Proprietor.
PARIS HILL.
Hubbard Hotel, HI. Hubbard, Proprietor.
SOUTH CHINA.
Lake House, J. Savage, Proprietor.
RICHMOND.
Richmond Hotel, HI. Springer. Proprietor.
SkOWHEGAN.
skowhegan Hotel, e. b naybury, Propri-
etOr.
Turner House, T. HI. Hussey d Co. Pre-
prietOrs.
Elm House, M. H. Hilton, Proprietor.
St. ANDREWS, NIB,
The Rail Way Hotel, Michael Clark, Pre-
SPRINGVALE.
Tibbetts House, .. #. TibBetts, Proprietor
STANDISH
Proprietor.
YORK HARBOR
Marsha!l Hense.-N. G. Marshall Il Sons,
PrOPrietSrs.
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New York Veterans.

New YORK. Aug ga call has been issued
by the Republican Executive Committee for a
State convention of New York Veterans at
Utica, Aug. 10th. The call is signed by Gems
ford, James Jourdan, Dennis F. Burke, Max
Weber and Chas Carter
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PrOprietOrs.
Penobscot Exchange, A. Woodward, Pro-
prietOr.
Franklin House, Harlow ST., IL. Quinby,
with M ID Mclaughlin Il Son, Prop.