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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-28

CD. NEW YORK. May 27-Money easy at 5 &c per cent.
Sterng Exchange quiet at 1893 q 1898. Gold steady
$24OOO0oO treasury disbursements s765 900; proba-
BILE export Wednesday ST. 900. Governments a.
per cent. higher closing strong. State bonds quiet
Stocks opened strong with slight advance but were
sold freely by the bears most of the day. Later in
the day there was recovery of a per cent in ac-
tive stocks and the market closed steady with the
general market very near opening figures Much Of
the unsettled condition of the stock market however
is due to the fact that reliable information has vet
been received of the acceptance of the treaty by the
British Government.
The following were the closing quotations Of Gov
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-28

The MASS REHEARsAL.-Mr Cloyes, Secre-
tary OF the Haydn Association, has received re-
celved replies from all the musical societies in
the State who propose to attend the Boston Jul
bllee, accepting the invitation extended to unite
in grand mass rehearsal in this city the first
week in June. The precise number that will
be present from these societies is not yet ascer-
tanned, but it is understood that good delega-
tons may be expected. A definite report is
promised from each association at an early day.
From the intimations received it is anticipated
that from 600 to 700 singers will be collected on
Wednesday, June 9Th. A private rehearsal
will be given in the afternoon, and in the even
ing the doors will be open to the public. The
officers of the Haydn Association are zealously
at work to carry their plans to successful is
sue. We know that it will be pleasure to the
people of Portland to welcome these visitors.
The thought of concentrating this magnificent
body of vocalists in Portland was a happy one,
and will give the public an opportunity to enjoy
some of the best of Mr.. Gilmore's selections
for his great Jubilee. BY all means let the af-
fair be generously carried out. ..
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-28

Patrick Fallon and wife were arrested in Jer-
sey City, Sunday, charged with fatally stabbing
Michael Mcdonald in a quarrel, Fallon hold
ing the victim while his wife stabbed him,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-28
Brick House and Lot al Auction.

I'm WEDNESDAY, May 10Th at 81 o'clock P. NJ,
~ we shall sell the southerly half Of the valuable
Brick House No Oak Street.; said house is three
story and basement, with slate roof, contains Is
rooms and good closets, large cistern is in good
pair throughout lot contains about 1900 feet ofland
This property will be positively sold, and the sale
offers a rare opportunity to secure substantial
brick house at bargain.
Terms at sale.
my25td +. o. BAILEY & CO., AuctiOners
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-28

You can buy summer woolens at very low
prices of ALLEN & Co., 81 Middle street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-28
The Sioux Indians.

The Sioux Indian delegation now here held a
council at the Interior Department with Secre-
tary DelanO and Commissioner Walker. The
speeches of the different chiefs lasted fully an
hour, but the principle points were desire to
remain at peace and request for presents,
guns, ammunition, horses, &c, and better ia
cilities for receiving their supplies. The Com
missioners will, therefore, let them have more
ammunition as their agents shall advise, but
with the understanding if the murderers OF
Mr.. Powell come into camp they win be given
up. The chiefs will also have some guns given
them, and they will also have some money
while here .
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-28
New York stock and MONEY m.rL.,

NEW YORK. May 27-Morning.-Gold at 113s.-
Money at per cent. Sterling Exchange 1898 a 1iOk
Stocks firm and quiet State bonds firm and quiet
The following the forenoon quotations of South
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-28

THE CONCERT To-NIGHT.-The gentlemen
who undertook the task of preparing pleasing
entertainment for the public and gaining some
thing for the building fund of the Maine Gen
eral Hospital, will have the satisfaction of
knowing that they have done their work well.
The programme which we printed yesterday,
is finely arranged and will please the popular
taste, for it combines choice operate gems, with
the best English and German ballads. We un-
derstand that many tickets have been sold in
the neighboring towns, and there is good rea-
son to believe that the interior of City Hall to-
night will present view of one of the most
fashionable and intelligent audiences that the
eye has rested ON for twelve-month.. Arrange
ments have been made with the Portland and
Rochester railroad and the Superintendent of
the Deering line to furnish ample accommoda-
tions for people living out of town to return
home at the close of the concert
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-28

ALLEN & Co., 81 Middle street, are selling
Gents Furnishing Goods very cheap.
Call and look at their goods and get their
prices. my27-1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-28
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL


Foreign Imports.
HAVANA. Brig Merriwa.-568 hhds, So tres mo-
losses to George s. Hunt; 10000 cigars to F. e. Al
len; Dbl molasses to W. w. Latham. JON
Foreign Exports.
HALIFAX, Ms. Brig Wild Horse.-160O bbls
flour, 100 do peas. 81 bdls rakes
ST. JOHN n. B. Sch. Aranna.-130O bbls -four,
100 do oatmeal, 20 tons feed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-28

HOTEL ARRIVALS. M Iryan, III, StearnS
G. F. Bailey and VIM. Marlin, of New York.
G. E. Woodbury., of Cornish, E. Jackson of
Naples, B. Jones, of Cambridge, j. M. CATER
ty and Charles Denney, of WolfsborO, J. c.
Smith, of Lynn, j. j. Abbott, of Sumner, G,
Howe, of Buckfeld, w. M. Dow, of Gray, L
jackson and family and VIM. Word, of Bos-
ton, L. Latham, of Corinna, j. A. Fletcher. of
Sumner. G. M. Crawford, of California, C. S.
Files, of Waterville, are at the City Hotel.
W. W. Blodgett and w. H. Clapp, of Paw
tucket, R. l., Miss Annie Louise Cary, of Cor
ham, ii. A Belcher and James A. Shedd, of
Boston, Mark f. Wentworth, of Kittery, and
George r. Howe, of New York, are at the Fall
mouth.
Charles Makepeace, of ST. Louis, George E.
Allen, of New York, Jos. Humphrey, Edward
Stone and Thos. III. Bickert, Quebec, Capt. j.
M. Cawkite, of Liverpool, and Jas. M. Stone
of Kennebunk, are at the st. Julian.
Joseph Proctor, the tragedian, j. M. Mason,
of Limerick, Jacob Hazen, of Bridgton, Fl. ID.
Grant, of Boston, FL. d. burlington, of Ando-
yer, w. H. Dyer, of Strong, and E. NJ Richie,
of Northumberland, are at tho United States
Hotel. = fs 90
Jamel Dedule, OIL new 1OTk, d. L. DdVlS anu
Geo. P. Gross, of Boston, G. B. Libby and wife
of Utica, N. Y, J. Osborn, wife and child, of
Boston, Col. Elias Millken and wife, OF Au-
gusta, E. d. Paine, eff Hardwick, VT, j. 7.
Berry and wife, of Rockland, L. d. Dixon, of
Chelsea, Mass, and s. Harrington, of Fryeburg,
are at the Preble House.
THE BABY is TAKEN.-The notice we insert
ed few days since, of darling baby that was
in want of mother, stirred up the sympathies
of many ladies who love the little ones. 1t was
an appeal that struck right home, and the re-
suit was, that before the paper had been afoat
an hour, they began to flock in. They must see
the little precious, and must have a first Offer
From before breakfast till after supper, Mr.
Shirley's family had their attention drawn to
the childless ladies that wanted a baby. There
were eight bona tide applications. But one
couple, nice, genteel, and well-off, from dis
tance, carried the day. They would not take
no for an answer, so have it they would and
should. The kind guardian capitulated They
carried the fortress by storm, and left with fly
ing colors The baby is taken. 1t has found a
grand home, and the young couple are as hap
Ply as on the day of their marriage
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-28
METEOROLOGICAL.


SYNOPSIS OF WEATHER REPORTS FOR THE PAST
TWENTY-FOUR HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIaNAL)
OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,
May q 400 p. MY
Clear and pleasant weather with northerly
winds will prevail Tuesday north and north
west of the Ohio valley, and clear and clearing
weather with northerly and westerly winds over
the south Atlantic, Middle and New England
States An area OF cloudy and possibly threat.
ening weather will move eastward over Arkan-
sas and lower Missouri Clear weather will
continue over the Gulf States
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Two SMART saleswomen wanted at once.
. - @'.4 CoGIA HAssAN.


ONE-BALF the people cannot take Castor OIL
from its terrible nauseating taste, and recol in
the throat. The Castoria prepared by DR..
Pitcher is purely vegetable, perfectly harmless,
pleasant to take and more effective than Cas-
tor Oil. 1t does not distress or grippe, but reg
ulates the system, and operates when all other
remedies have failed. 1t acts like magic for
Stomach Ache, Constipation, Flatulency,
Group and Worms. 1t contains neither Miner
ais, Morphine or Alcohol Its soothing, quiet
ing effect, produces natural sleep, and particu-
larly adapts it to crying and teething children.
No article has ever met such unqualified en-
dorsement by the physicians. Take no more
Bitter Pills, Narcotic .Syrups, Gripping Purga-
tives or Sickening Oils. The Castoria costs
but 30 cents and when once tried you will nev-
err be without it. nl2S-TT&S&wt1
BEST BARGAIN YET-206 beautiful Spring
Shawls at So each. They are the same we have
been selling for IS. CoGIA HAssAN.
ALLEN & Co., 81 Middle street, are selling
Gents Furnishing Goods very cheap.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-28
WASHINGTON.
Memorial Day.

WASHINGTON. May 27.-By order of the
President, the several departments will be clos
ed on the Both inst, to allow employees to par
ticipate in the ceremony of decorating the
graves of Union soldiers in the cemeteries
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-28

DEDICATION OF A VEsTRY.-The India street
Universalist society propose to dedicate their
vestry next Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
The space in the basement of the meeting
house has been entirely finished into suites of
rooms, and every part has been judiciously oc-
cupied. The main vestry is Al by 81 feet, high
and\well lighted. Adjoining it is a class or re-
ceptisn room, 20 by 81 feet raised about three
feet from the main flour. Broad folding doors
connect this with the main room, and when the
doors are thrown back it displays a spacious
stage for exhibitions. Adjoining this class
room is pastors room 10 by 10 feet and Ii
brary room IA feet square, which can be used
in connection with exhibition purposes. On
the opposite end of the building are two more
class rooms IA by II feet, with sliding doors
communicating with the vestry, so that, on ex-
traordinary occasions, almost all of this base
ment can be made one room, practically. In
the rear is large kitchen, with water, &c.
The cost of finishing the basement is about
$780, and the Sunday School scholars have as
sumed the expense, and are raising the money
by their own contributions and public exhibit
tons .." - .....
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-30
A New Patent.

The Cleveland Leader mentions the
invention in that city of machine
called the Patent Cat Exterminator.
This was described as large sheet
iron cat with cylindrical attachment
and steel claws and teeth. The mo
tive power is like that of clock !;
the tail is swelled by bellows in the
interior, which also, by tremolo at
tachment, causes the patent cat to
utter wild cries of defiance. The
machine being duly wound up is
placed upon the roof of the house.
Reused by its diabolcal yells, every
cat within half mile rushes TO the
scene of action, sometimes from fifty
to 100 attacking at once Then the
iron teeth and claws begin to work
with lightning rapidity, and all the
adversaries within six feet of the
machine are torn to shreds. Re-
Inducements comes up, only to meet a
like fragmentary destiny, and soon
great heaps of hair, toe-nails, and
fiddlestriugs are gathered upon the
roof. This is probably the greatest
mechanical invention since DIR. Tush-
makers beautiful machine for extract
ing teeth, so well described by the late
Mr.. John Phoenix.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-30

PRooF PosITlvE.-A student in one
of the New York colleges was charged
by the Faculty with having had bar
rel of ale deposited in his room, con-
trary, of course, to rule and usage
He received summons to appear be-
fore the President, who said:
"Sir, l am informed that you have
a barrel Of ale in your room"
Yes, sir"
well, what explanation can you
make ~
Why, the fact is, sir, my physieiln
advised me to try little each day as
a tonic, and not wishing to stop at the
various places where this beverage is
retailed, | determined to have 4 bar,
rel taken to my ROOM"
Indeed And have you derived
any benefit from it ?"
"Ah yes, sir. When the barrel
was frat taken TO my room, few
weeks since, could scarcely lift it,
Now l can carry it with the greatest
ease"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-30
A Special Cali 10 Preach.

The late elder John Smith, of Ken
tuclv who died recently at an adj
vanced age, was one Of the most &c
centric wits south of the Ohio river
true gentleman. He was-fpmiliarly
known throughout Kentucky and the
West by the sodraq1set Of %Raccoon
Smith. While still in the Baptist
ministery and attending one of the
annual meetings of that body, tall,
lank, green specimen of humanity,
presented himself before the association
rs a candidate before the ministry.
He was not regarded as being Of en-
tirely sound mind, and labored under
the halluciuatiou that he was especially
"called to preach, " and kept constantly
importu-'r- .ie Association to grant
him tha necessary Icence. In ad-
d.,ion to his partially unbalanced
mind, young Weeks was the possessor
of as huge and ungaiuly pair Of feet
as ever trod shoe leather. Tired of
his opportunities, and not being dis,
posed to grant the licences, the As
ISOLATION handed him over to Smith,
with instructions, to make an end of
the case; and between them took
place the following conversation
Smith-"So, Brother Weeks, you
think you have Especial call to preach?"
Weeks-"Ycs. The Lord has call
ed me to the work, but the Association
refused the license"
Smith-"How do you know you are
called -
Weeks-"EaoV IL? I feel it in my
heart of hearts l want my license"
Smith-"Do you believe the Bible,
Brother Weeks ?"
Wecks-"Certainly I do,-every
word of it,"
Smith" Well, if I can prove by
the Bible that you are not called to
preach, will you be satisfied to drop
the matter, and not importune the AS
ISOLATION further for a license ~
Brother Weeks asseutcd to this, and
"Raccoon Smith deliberately opened
the New Testament at Romans Y. Is,
and in a grave tone read: Glow
beautiful are the feet Of them that
preach the Gospel in peace" etc. /;
then glancing at Weeks large feet, re.
marked: "You see, Brother Weeks,
that the Bible declars that the feet Of
the preacher are beautiful; you, sir,
have the most monstrously ugly feet
Of any man in the State of Kentucky;
therefore, by this Bible, it is clear
that you have not been especially call
ed"
As Smith finished his remarks, the
entire Association went off in a
paroxysm of laughter, and Weeks,
really concluding that he had not
been 'called," bolted from the meet
ing-house, and never afterwards annoy
ed the Association for license.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-30

An old lady who was in the habit
OF declaring, after the occurrence on
any event, that she had predicted it,
was one day cleverly "sold' by her
worthy spouce, who, like many others
we know Of, had got tired of hearing
her eternal II told you So" Rushing
into the house, breathless with excite
ment, he dropped into chair, elevated
his hands, and exclaimed "Oh, my
dear, what do you think =? The old
COW has gone and eaten up our grind
stone y The old lady was ready,
and, hardly waiting to here the last
word, she screamed out at the top
of her lungs: II told you so I told
you sol You always would let it
stand out of DOORS
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-30

a correspondent of a New York
paper relates touching instance of
insect instinct as follows: l found a
cockroach struggling in bowl of wa
ter. l took half peanut she'll for a
boat. l put him into it and gave him
two wooden toothpicks for oars, and
left him. The next morning | visited
him, and he had put piece of white
cotton thread on one of the toothpicks,
and set the toothpick up on end as a
signal of distress. He had a hair on
the other toothpick, and there that
cockroach sat fishing. The cock
roach, exhausted, had fallen asleep
The sight melted me to tears. l new
err had to chew leather to get a soul.
| was born with one. / took that
cockroach out, gave him spoonful Of
Cruel and he left. That animal never
forgot that act of kindness, and now
my house is chuck full of cockroaches.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-30
(COntinHed From FYr,t Paa.N

"Such great threat is worthy Of
you of piece with your conduct
with the hazels !" she ended.
ITO the Hazels What do YOU
know about them Perhaps you are
the one who loaned the money to themy9
"Yes, it was /. went there for
shelter from the storm. Iheard it az.
every word"
The Squire uttered curses low and
deep, but Mile did not stay to hear
them. She only saw him ride away.
with the same queer little smile on
her face.
Squire johns rode a long distance
out of hes way, six months after. TO
avoid wedding party just returning
from Church-Ben Hazel and Mile.
his wife-which he came very near
laundering upon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-30

A good story is told of popular
railroad conductor recently chosen
Deacon of a Church in Middlesex
county. A'few Sundays after his new
appointment it became his duty to as
sist in taking up collection. He sur
prised the congregation by starting
out with the characteristic ejaculation,
Tickets, gentlemen " The contribu-
ton that day was unusually large.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-30

Smother, where is the man to sleep?"
asked girl of fifteen of her mother,
who had just offered a nights rest, in
their out-of.the-way hut. 9Th have
to put him in with you and Jack and
Sue and Kate and Bet 1 suppose"
was the reply, "and IL it's too crowded
one of you must turn in with me and
dad and Dick and Tom and the twins"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-30

Peas are Of Egyptian origin.
Celery originated in Germany.
The chestnut came from Itals
The onion originated in Egypt
The nettle comes from Europe
Tobacco is a native Of Virginia.
Rye originally como from Siberia
The citron is a native Of Greco
The poppy originated in the East.
The pine is native Of America.
The mulberry originated in Persia.
Oats originated IN North Africa.
Parsley was first known in Sardinia
The pear and apple are from En-
rope.
Spinach was first cultivated in Ara
bia.
The sunfower was brought from
Peru.
The walnut and peach came from
Persia.
The horse-chestnut is a native of
rhihet.
The cucumber came from East
indies.
The radish originated in China and
apan.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-30

A minister at colored wedding
who wished to be numerous, said /:
Con such occasions it is customary to
kiss the bride, but in this case we
will omit it," To which ungallant
remark the bridegroom pertinently
replied: Con such occasions it is GUS
tomary to pay the minister ten dol
lars, but in this case we will omit ii. -
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-30

II wonder what's the reason" said
wife to her husband, "tbat the tur-
key / eat for dinner does not set well
on my stomach ?" probably" replied
the aggravating man, "because it was
not hen turkey"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-30

"That man." said wag, "camo to
Nashua forty years ago, purchased
basket and commenced gathering rags.
How much do you suppose he is worth
now ?n
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-30

Nothing" he continued after a
pause, "and he owes for the basket"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-30

1t was conundrum we could not
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02
ALEXANDRA G.7ZETTE
AND VIRGIN la A DIV + RTl 5 r Il

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Published regularly on TUESDAYS, THURS
DAYS and SATURDAYS, at six dollars per annum.
Es-Advertisements inserted at the usual rates,
viz: One square, one time, $l.00. For. each
subsequent insertion twenty-five cents addition
Al will be charged.
ng~Specal contracts will be made with year ~
advertisers
ns-Marriage and Death Notices, when not
exceeding eight lines, fifty cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02

Who have injured themselves by a certain prac
tice already described, habit frequently learn
ed from evil companions or at school, the effects
of which are nightly felt, even when asleep, and
if not cured, renders marriage impossible, and
DESTROYS both mind and body, should apply inn
mediatcy.
What y pity that young man, the hope of
his country, the pride of his parents, should be
Dnot. ID from all prospects and enjoyment OF
nsth 1,st ~ of nature, and indulging in
habits Such persons must, before contemplate
ing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-02
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Cash Assets SIo.OOO.OOO
Annual Income over 100000
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