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MINOR TELEGRAMs.

The mercury stood at $50 in the shade in Lon
don, Friday.
The U. S. Assessor of Salt Lake City has re-
ceived instructions from Washington to proceed
against the Zion Cooperative Mercantile Insti-
tuition for violating the revenue laws regarding
the issue of their own paper as fractional cur
rency without stamps 1t is believed that an
immense amount of their shin-plasters are in
circulation.
The funeral services of Erastus Corning took
place in Albany yesterday, and was generally
observed.
The Anchor steamship Dacan, wrecked near
Halifax, has gone to pieces, and but one-fourth
of the cargo, valued at half a million, has been
saved, and that much damaged. The loss leaves
the Halifax merchants without spring goods
New York master builders have voted to pay
workmen ON the basis of eight hours day from
May LIST.
The important Mormon ceremony of setting
apart missionaries authorized by the late con-
ference to labor in Great Britain and other
places in Europe took place Thursday.
The Naval Investigation Committee met yes
terday. Mr.. Richards of Brooklyn, testified
that he refued 20 give $35, 900 for the Tennessee
engines, but offered $4,000 Ex-Secretary
Welles will testify to-day.
Charles L. Emerson, travelling agent for the
Christian Union of Boston, suicided with ar
senic at the American House, and Lieut. Ma
honey, of the 18th U. S. Infantry, fell dead at
the same house Friday evening
The arguments on a test case growing ont Of
the Ku-Klux trials were made in the Supreme
Court yesterday.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.
Hasty Consumption Cured by Fellows
HynOUbOsuhitas

CARBoNEAR, NEWFOUNDLAND, Jan. 8, ISL
Mr.. j. 1.FELLows.-Sir:I came to this country
in May, 1869. 1 found countryman of mine
laboring under some affection of the lungs. 1
recommended your Syrup, tried at the Drug
gists in Harhor Grace, but they thought L was
inventing the name at their expense. How
ever, in April, 1870, Mr.. Edgar Joyce rapidly
wasted away with every symptom OF quick con-
sumption, 50 that he was unable to walk across
the room, having no appetite, pains in the lett
side, nervous system unstrung, dry, hacking
cough, Sc, Fortunately I learned that your
Syrup could be obtained at Mr.. Dearin's, in
St. Johns, and Immediately procured some
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Municipal Court.


BEFORE JUDGE NORRIS.
FRIDAy.-State VS.. John H. Costello. Search and
seizure. Pleaded "nolo contendere." Fined $50 and
costs. Giveen.
State Edward F. Birmingham. Search and
seizure. Pleaded "nolo contendre." Fined $50 and
COSTS w. w. Thomas, Jr.
State VS.. Charles Petts. Intoxication and distur-
bance. Pleaded not guilty. Decision, guilty and
ordered to be imprisoned 80 days in county JAIL
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THE FRATERNITY are on hand again as usu-
al with another charming musical entertain
ment for this evening, which will take place at
their hall on Congress street. 1t is due the
committee to state as so many were disappoint-
ed on Saturday evening last at not being able
to obtain admission that every endeavor was
made to have Mrs. farley repeat her unsurpass
ed exhibition, but owing to numerous engage
ments by many of the figures it could not be
committed with We trust, however, that Mrs
+. may be heard from in the future, as we can
most certainly assure her of a warm reception
A very attractive programme is announced
Mr. Murray will by particular request reed
Dickens laughable account of "Mr. Bob Saw
yers Party the Arion Club have kindly con-
scented to give some choice selections, Miss
Annie J. Ayres will sing two ballads-Ihe
wind that watts my signs to thee" and Don
let the Roses listen" One of the gems OF the
evening will be the ''March DIES Tambours, a
Franc duet by Mrs. Thompson and Miss Hem
'enway, also Piano solo by Mrs. Thompson
Mr.. Monroe wiz sing a favorite song, and some
|other attractions aye expected. Those who
snail be fortunate enough TO gain admittance
VIII De assured of an enjoyable evening.
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WASHINGTON.
Military Conn ittee.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE House Military
committee to-day agreed to report an amend
ment to the Senate bill, the effect of which is
20 give the rank of Colonel instead of Brga-
der to the Paymaster General of the army and
TO conform to law in reducing the number of
Officers of higher grade.
Mexican Affairs
The news from Mexico has considerably
stirred the official mind of Washington, and
there is but little disposition to submit to the
prospect of an endless disturbance across the
mo Grande. There is an awakening DISPOSE
tion to protect our own people and their prop
erty, even at the cost of that scrupulous observ-
ance OF Mexican sovereignty which has hereto
lore guided. our policy toward Mexico. The
present concentration of troops along the Rio
Grande is for the protection of our citizens, and
is not intended for a menace.
Cabinet Meeting.
Ihe Cabinet session to-day was attended by
Secretaries Fish, Robson, Boutwell, and Bel
KNAPP, and Assistant Secretary Cowan and the
postmaster General. Secretary Delano is alb
sent from Washington and the Attorney Gem
eral IS In the Supreme Court to-day attending
the Ku Klux trials The session lasted till
nearly O'Clock. The English note was con-
sidered, but no conclusion of importance was
reached.
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Mexicans Cross the Rio Grande.
A Jail Broken Into and COnyictS
Released.

MArAMoRAs, April PA party of Mexicans
recently crossed the Rio Grande during the
night, went to Edinburg, broke open the JAIL,
released three cattle thieves and then returned
to the Mexican side. The sheriff and citi-
zens were previously notified of their intention
to release the prisoners, but made no resistance
: Palacios has reported to Washington that the
Texans are organizing, ostensibly to prevent
depredations, but really to invade Mexico.
Brownsville report of depredations, request
ing that it may be forwarded to President
Grant.
A courier, who left Camargo yesterday, has
arrived here. Trevino had not left there. He
says that he is waiting the arrival of heavy
guns from Monterey Quiroga is at Reynssa
awaiting Trevno
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BY TELEGRAPH,


Ihe state Fa1r-The Ice Leaving.
BANGOR, April 12.-At meeting of the
Trustees of the State Agricultural Society held
here to-day, it was decided to locate the State
Fair in this city this year and next The Fair
will commence October 18th, and continue four
days.
The ice is rapidly breaking up in the Ken
duskeag, and this evening it started and left
the space between the bridges nearly clear
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The BowDoN ATHLETEs-Those who occu-
pied seats at City Hall last night were taken
completely by surprise at the daring feats per-
formed by the class from Bowdoin College. 1t
was, without exception, the most wonderful ex-
hibition ever seen in Portland, and the famous
Hanlons, who have heretofore been regarded as
the champion gymnasts of America, never at
tempted such acts in any of their visits here as
were given by these young gentlemen. We
could fill column with detailed description
of the performance, had we time and space.
Most of the acts were entirely new, and each
was rapturously applauded in turn Mr.. Cram
is the greatest contortionist we ever saw, and
the feats of Sargent, the director of the troupe,
upon the trapeze, were fearful to behold Stand
ing upon the slender bar hung in mid air, he
stood erect without touching his hands, then
threw his body into different attitudes. and
and then putting the trapeze in motion he
swung backwards and forward like pendu-
lum, standing erect, and preserving his equilib-
rum only by his outstretched arms. Next he
raised a common rocking chair to his perch and
sat down in it with great GOODNESS; then pushed
1t out upon the points of the rockers, and 'tit-
ing it back took his seat and surveyed the au-
dlence. A ladder was next sent up and he bal
anced itupon the slender rod and coolly climbed
several rounds. Sending this back to the stage,
he hung head downward, suspended by
his toes; then droppng, he turned in the air
and landed on his feet. The audience held
their breath during these fearful acts, but when
he had come safely down they burst into thun-
dering applause. By selecting this incident we
do not mean to draw any comparison between
Mr.. Sargent and his comrades, for all were
worthy of the highest praise, but to give the
reader who was not present some idea of the
character of the exhibition. We do not think
the class realized much money by their VISIT
but they have shown us how they teach gym
nastics at Bowdon.
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Work was recommended on the Maine Cen
eral Hospital last Monday.
French steamship Henri ~ arrived yester-
day with SOL steel rails for the Grand Trunk
Railway Co. This is the third cargo of railroad
iron that has arrived during the week.
The Ancient Harmony society is to give a con-
cert in aid of the I'd Universalist church, at the
church on Fast night. A rehearsal will take
place the night previous.
During the vacation of the Public Schools
THAT Boy, Tommy" will be brought out in
Biddeford by the same boys and girls that took
part in the representation in City Hall, in this
city, so we are informed.
The thirty fifth anniversary of the marriage
of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Loring was celebrated
at their residence on Wilmot street, Thursday
evening, a large number of friends participat-
ing. The presents were numerous-among
which was an elegant family Bible, presented
by the children of the family, and a beautiful
silver cake basket from their temperance
friends.
There will be a Washingtonian meeting at
the Allen Mission chapel next Monday evening.
There will no doubt be rush for Drummer
Boy reserved seats at Stockbridges this morn
ing. First come first served is the motto ant
those who get the first choice will have the bes
seats
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A DECEIVED CONTROVERSIAL boy went into
the City Agency yesterday with a jug to buy
some whskey. Of course the agent refused to
sell to him, whereupon he went into the engine
house, next door, filled the jug with water and
took 1t to gentleman from the rural districts,
who was waiting near by. Rusticus was too
much elated with the success of his little scheme
and too much afraid of attracting attention to
make any examination, gave the boy ten cents
for doing the errand. having previously given
him the money to buy the whiskey, and drove
off-temporarily-ha He will probably
make no attempt to recover that morey. It is
doubtful if he ever relates this anecdote. We
predict brilliant future for the boy. What o
railroad manager he would make!
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BEFORE JUDGE BARROws.
FRIDAY.-Sarah Z. Fem VS.. Susan McMinimim
Action of SANDER. Verdict for plaintiff for S4.43.
Counsel requested to be in Court Saturday
morning to attend to the arrangement of eases for
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

WE ask attention to the advertisement of A.
Dunyon, who has disposed of his stock to the
new firm of Carter Brothers. These gentle
men succeed to business long established, and
store that has always maintained high rep
utation.
WE have several times expressed our high
opinion of DR.. Hendricks Elixir of Stillinger
and Iron. From our own experience and OBJ
servation we pronounce it one of the finest pre-
parations in the market. DR. Loring, the pro-
prietor, will put it within the reach of the poor
for one week, that ali the sick may be benefited
by it. See his advertisement.
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METEOROLOGICAL
SYNOPSIS OF WEATHER REPORTS FOR THE pAsT
..n.r TwENTY-FOUR HOURS.

WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL)
OFFICER, Washington d. c.,
April II d.0OA. NJ
Probabilties.-The lowest barometer in Cana
da will move down the st. Lawrence Valley
Clear weather will prevail Saturday from the
upper Lakes to the Gulf and Southern Atlantic
coasts, with westerly winds and extend over the
Middle and New England States very generally
during Saturday.
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ST. LOUIS, April 12-An express train on the
Missouri Pacific road to-day collided with an
were badly smashed and soon after the loco
motive of the express train exploded Shortly
after another express train run into the rear of
the express train, but did little damage. No
person was hurt in all the above casualties.
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Cold WATER TEMPLARs.-A pleasant occa-
sion was that of the meeting of the "Cold
Water Templars' last Thursday afternoon
This is a children's organization, instituted in
Biddeford some six weeks ago. and now num-
bering 224 members. The principal features of
the meeting were Rotations and dialogues in
terspersed with music and singing by the mem
bers OF the society, A little girl who could not
have been more than nine years of age, presid-
ed at the piano most creditably. Addresses
were made by Rev. Mr.. Lane and others. Ed
ward Morris, Esq, is superintendent of this
branch of the organization, introduced into
this State two years ago by Hon. Joshua Nye
at Waterville. Branch societies have been
formed until now they number, in members,
some 10,OOO-a most formidable temperance
army Rev. 0. M. Cousens of Augusta is gem
eral superintendent. Though each organization
is under the supervision of superintendent,
yet all the work of initiating candidates, and iu
fact, the whole practise of the ritual is left in
charge of the children.
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THERE will be friendly game of base ball
Thursday Fast-day) on the Seminary grounds,
between the. Seminary and Dirigo clubs of
Deerlng. This will be the first game of the
season,
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SHERIDAN PosT No. %, G. A. R., assisted by
their lady friends, will give an entertainment
tonight at their new hall in Adams Block, on
Alfred stleet, on which occasion the drama,
Michael Erie, and the Irish drama, Handy
Andy will be given, interspered by Dutch vari-
cites. 1t will no doubt prove pleasing occa-
sion to those who may attend.
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1t rebounds to the credit of our periodical
dealers that they have voluntarily discontinued
the sale of clash" papers.
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BIDDEFORD AND SACO
MATTERS.


The usual services will be held tomorrow at the
several churches in Biddeford and Saco as follows
BIDDEFORD.
Baptist Church-B tile pastor, Rev. A. L. Lane
Freewill Baptist-By the pastor, Rev. J. Malvern.
Second Congregational Church-By the pastor Rev.
j. d. Emerson
Universalist Church-By the PASTOR Rev. J. Tuck
er.
Episcopal Church-Services will be held in Har
dys Hall in the afternoon by the rector, Rev. VIM.
j. Alger.
The Biddeford Y. NJ. c. AVN hold the usual
prayer meetings at o. a. m. and p. m.
st. Mary's Church, Catholic-Usual services by
Father Brady.
Pavilion Congregational Church-Services by the
pastor, Mr. A. J. Rogers.
Methodist Church-No services
SACO.
First Parish Congregational Church-By the pas
tor, Rev. B. NJ. Frink.
Methodist Churcll-No services.
Unitarian Church-By the pastor, Rev. j. T. G.
Nichols
Baptist Churcll-By the pastor, Rev. Charles F.
Holbrook.
Freewill Baptist Church-By the pastor, Rev. Chas.
Webber.
Episcopal Church-By the rector, in the forenoon,
Kew. William j. Alger.
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How TO MAKE UP VERDICT OF DAMAGES

o" TO 1'17HhH OF n EHDICT Of DAMAUES.
In the Supreme Court yesterday a case was
tried in which the plaintiff claimed damages
for slanderous words used by defendant. When
the case was given to the jury those twelve yeo-
men retired to their room and sat down to make
up a verdict. After discussing the subject for
tme it was proposed to try and arrive at a
verdict by 'chalking." One man thought the
plaintiff had been injured to the amount of $25,
and so expressed it on the under side of piece
OF white paper; another estimated s., and so
on; several getting down as low as one cent.
The sums total were added up and the amount
averaged. The result was 3d. AZ and fraction;
but as they didn't want to appear mean the
jrry concluded to report the sum of $4. 43, and
so they rendered their verdict to the Court.
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M. L. A.-The Mercantile Library Associa-
ton perfected its organization last evening by
the appointment of the following committees:
Lecture Committee, M. N. Rich, C. w. Rob-
erts, j. c. Proctor, Charles E. Jose, C. H. Has
kell, Henry Fox, H. f. Furbish Library Com
mittee, M. b. Coolidge c. w. Roberts, VIM. R.
Wood; Committee on Rooms, VIM. E. Wood,
Fred E. Jones, James r. Ellison; Committee
on Finance and Estimates John C. Proctor
William E. Wood, F. E. Jones; on Debates,
George A. Jones, Chairman; on Declarations,
James +. Hawkes. chairman; on Compositions
and Readings, James R. Ellison chairman; on
Membership, j. G. Small, B. Barnes, jr., VIM.
A. Clark
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MIR. y. .. SCHUMACHER has resumed his old
business, it will be seen, and his patrons will
have the advantage of Mr.. SIS travels in Eu-
rope, where he studied some of the most cele-
brated frescoes of the old masters.
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WE would again remind our readers that the
steamers leave Boston for Portland on and at
ter Monday at z. M. instead of 8.
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HAVE used Fellows Compound Syrup of
Hypophosphites freeley in my practice, both in
diseases of the Chest, as Consumption and
Bronchitis, &C., and in infantile diseases of the
prinaa via, or Stomach and Bowels with emf
nent success, considering it superior to any SIM
liar preparation yet offered to the public.
CHANDLER CRANE, NJ. D., Halifax, N. S.
apr13th- d1W&w1t
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Now OPEN and offering at Fitzgerald & Co. s
full line of Hamburg Edgings, from 1Oc up
wards All grades of Hosiery from 1Oc up
wards Ladies' Undergarments in fine variety
Hoop Skirts, Corsets, Bustles and all kinds of
ladies' furnishing goods. A full stock and rea-
sonable prices can always be relied at this es-
Enlistment
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MEssRs. WEBSTER & PnLsBURY have just
opened new coffin warehouse on Alfred street;
fine upholstery is also branch of their bust
ness
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VEGETNE.-It extends its influence into
every part of the human organism, commenc-
ing with its foundation; correcting diseased ac-
ton, and restoring vital powers, creating
healthy formation and publication of the
blood, driving out disease, and leaving Nature
to perform its allotted task W&S
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DISEASES of the of the organs of respiration
are so common in this country, that almost
every person of adult age has had more or less
experience with some of them. Mrs. Sophia
A. Fitz, formerly of Bath, now resident of
Oak Hill, Brunswick, Me-, was reduced to a
very low state from pulmonary disease in 1862
1t was soon manifest that her lungs were lab
oringEunder tuberculous liberation, which was
fast wasting her life away. Her physician
thought the structure of her left lung was
about destroyed. Her case was considered
hopeless and incurrable, by all of her friends
and physician. She was was placed the care of
DR.. Morse of Portland, and in due time was re-
stored to perfect health, mostly through the
medium of Limitations. Her health has been
better since, than ever before. d&w-1t
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RER. Mr.. BOYD, Grand Worthy Chief Tenn
plar, is lecturing with very encouraging effect
through York county. He lectured last night
atSprngvale. Very active exertions are being
ton.
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SATISFACTORY results always accrue from the
use OF Duponeos Golden Pill.
apr12-eod1w&w1t
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closing quotations of Gov


!NEW ll-ENculHS- unchanged,
sales ,s25 bales; Middling uplands 2slc Flour UNI
changed; sales 5000 bbls; State 60 a IS. Ohio
715 60 Western s. q 90. southern Z so g
No Spring So a So; No do I47 "a 81 in
store; Winter Red Western 1 70 q IS; White
$4,000 bush; Mixed Western II, closing seller II;
buyer 20. Oats unchanged; sales 5000 bush; Ohio
g g 531e; Western 50 e 6slc; Beef quiet. Pork
at 81 q ssc. Butter firm; new 80 a SEC. Whiskey
shade iirmer at SIZE. Rice quiet; Carolina 0 @9l
Coffee easier; Rio III q Issc Molasses dull; Mus
covado IS a 3sc. Naval SpiritsTurpentine
quiet ties; Rosn steady at 3 90 for strained. Pc
s std s5eaay crude lie; refined 2iac Tallow
Freights quiet and unchanged. Cotton per steam
4d.
extra Spring at 20 q 70. Wheat strong at 23i a
20 for No 2 Spring. Corn quiet and steady; No 2
Mixed at Sss aSS3c. Oats quiet; No. 23llc: Rye
quiet; No 2 at 694 a 20. Barley firm; No Q Spring
at pit g o. Provisionsquiet and firmer. Pork sold
at 10 rs q Is 80 Lard "A q so Bulk Meats quiet
81 csc; cisar sides CT "a &c. Hams in pickle a &C.
Whiskey qIie and firm at 50. Live Hogs firm at
Receipts-3UCC bbls -four 5000 bush wheat, $4,000
bush corn bush oats 1000 bush rye 2OO0O bush
barley, 1000 hogs.
GOO bush corn, $4,000 bush oats 1900 bush barley,
5000 hogs. -
CINCINNATI, April 12-Pork buoyant and unsettled;
city mess IL 25 cash no demand for country brands
and but little city offered unker the impression that
y coSered and VIII De higher. Lard firm; steam 81
ING hgber nrces as reaards ct hdara ca aoo
III ~ nioa III, ;a eity noluei safes zuV,OVV
lin, Indiana 5000 lbs of shoulders at 4c at interior
points. The speculation movement embraces bulk
ders s;d Te 81 or1 anu 9aeon d1 ana nr Shout
ueIs !; sues Ut q &c.. Hams II q IL. Live Hogs
steady at 81. BE-.
do o APrlL iz.IFiour steady Wheat advanced
it ~ zc, NO WMte Michigan II q 72t; Amber
T Mciga gan ois NO heu winter 100 NO DO 15I.
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OYsTERs.-H. Freeman g. Co., 101 Federal
street. have just received lot of fresh oysters.