The Portland daily press., 1873-03-10
BriefJottings.

We understand that the merchants and other
citizens of this city, without distinction of par
ty, have rendered a complimentary dinner at
the Falmouth, to the Hon. John Lynch on his
return from Washington 1885
1.-The Year." a work by our former towns
man, d. c. Colesw orthy, is in press, and will
shortly be issued by Lee & Shepard.
Owing to the accumulation of freight here
bound for Halifax, an additional steamer, the
"Alhambra," has been chartered for the line,
and will begin her trips this week. Her ca
pacity is 1000 barrels.
There was an exciting runaway on CONNER
cial street Saturday, the horse nearly going
over Union wharf. s5,l
Several people amused themselves by fight
ing, Saturday
A prize dance comes off at the Pavilion, Lake
Sebafio, on the evening of the 18th inst The
music will be furnished by Chandler
Mr.. e. E. Little, once prominent dry goods
merchant in this city, is lying seriously i'll in
Philadelphia.
DR.. Gordon is sleigh ''out,'' his horse de-
molishing one in a race down Fore street Sat-
urday.
Capt Ross was slightly bruised Saturday, by
being thrown from his sleigh just as he was
eaving his residence on Deeripg street.
Messrs. W. & C. r. Miliken of this city have
purchased the stage lines that run in connec.
ton with the Glen House.
Joseph Dion, the billiard player, is expect
ed to give an exhibition of his skill some time
during his visit Eere.
Gen. Neal Dow spoke ON temperance at Deer
ing, Saturday evening.
l. is thought that the Cuba molasses trade
this year will be unusually brisk 5000 hogs
heads have already been bought by one firm in
this city.
Two hundred and seventy-nne dollars were
realized at Mr.. Grimmer's benefit.
Saturday night was a very happy night about
town, for all the applicants for city offices were
quite sure they had received nominations. What
host of disappoirtments tonight will bring
forth!
After the fire of yesterday afternoon ons or
two of the steam fire engines were placed on
wheels, as it was found to be rather hard tray
cling upon runners.
A very fine Sunday school concert was given
last evening, at the India street church.
Saturday night, after the caucus of the Re-
publican members, an embryo reporter was
seen in the room just vacated, carefully exam
lining scraps of paper. Uncle George got his
eye on the chap and he was last seen leaving
double quick
Joeeph Dion and Bennett of Kansas, both
noted knights of the cue, will play a match
game of billiards in this city during the coming
week
Skiff & Gaylord's minstrel troupe played at
Music Hall Saturday night Great complaint
is made because double the advertised admis-
sion rates were charged: A company that
'gulls" the public in that manner cannot hope
for long continued success.
Two gentlemen were here from Lewiston yes
terday, looking after some horses which were
sent on the railroad from Boston, Thursday
The horses were found in a box car on side
track near the depot in this city, where it is
supposed they had remained without food or
water for some days, Where is the phlozoo-
lists? Their services seem to be needed
Stephen r. Small was nominated for presi-
dent of the Common Council at the Republi
caucus Saturday afternoon, ard B. Barnes, Jr,
for clerk. Further the deponent sayeth not
Rev. Mr. Fay of the Central Church, Bangor,
S"PP'e" 'he pis'Oo VI 1sef. MI hayes at Iotate
street church, yesterday.
Rev. Arthur III. Shirley, son of our former
citizen, George III. Shirley, supplied the place
of Dr. Carruthers at the Paysou Memorial
Church, yesterday morning. / rr
A fight occurred OH Federal street, near
Temple, Saturday night, between two roughs
about town. While they were fighting, by
stander sold a nice silk hat belonging to one of