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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-04-26

lsa signboard vested right? This ques-
tlon is now before Chicago court. There
are IN that city two hotels named the BRIGGS
House; and each wants the other compelled
to get married, or resort to some other device
for having its name changed. The judge has
the matter under advisement. -aoi -rit.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
TIE LAST NIGHT OF The OPERA.

Addi0i the saddest word in the tuneiul language
OF sunny ltaly Last night was the final represen-
tatlon OF Nerdis glorious work, which has taken
such a hold on the American public. The house
was crowded to sunocation, and rarely has such
enthusiasm been manifested in any place OF amuse-
ment this city. From the exquisite Celeste
AIdan OF the love-strcken Radames in the first
act to the rapturous duet to the dying
lovers in the last, each artist wed with
chorus and orchestra to gain the rarely won
laurels that wreathed into the word, .sperfec-
tion., Mile. Torriani, Miss Cary and Mcssrs. Cam
pann, Nannetti Maurel ana Scolara were all
greeted with that genuine applause that Is dear
to the heart or every artist, and on no Nilsson
evening was there more hearty and significant
outburst OF public commendaton. A matinee or
''Mgnon' Will complete. to-day, the best operate
Iwo.
In connection with The performance last evening
figure in a very unpleasant manner.
We have been assured by the drec.
tor Of the opera and the principal representa-.
tlves OF the stockholders OF the recognized
home OF opera in the metropolis that last evening,
by order Of the Police commissioners the usual
and necessary guard OF fpolicemen-necessary nom
the fact that 1900 1900 ladies and gentlemen,
mostly OF the higher classes OF society, were assem-
bled together and presented rich harvest Tor the
dangerous classes OF the city-was withdrawn. the
reason alleged Is, that the Police Commissioners
applied yesterday, by deputies, at the box ONCE
Tor large number OF Tree tickets, and were refused
by Mr.. Strakosch on the ground that the demand
lor seats by persons willing to pay for them was
so great that nothing was left Tor police dead
heads. Mr.. Strakosch has bravely fought through
season OF unexampled financial troubles, and has
shown, IN every sense OF the word, the spirit OF a
man willing to and capable, under ali crcum-
stances, OF carrying out his engagements TO the
public. II the representations made TO
US last night be true, and they have some
OF the leading Of New York as vouchers,
the chiefs oil the Police Department of the me-
tropois occupy very undesirable positions. Mr..
SfrakOSCn threatened n
tire withdrawal OF police protection because he
refused Tree tickets to the magnatcs Of Mulberry
street We only speak from hearsay, but our in
formants occupy the most prominent positions in
society and wealth in New York.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Sir Charles Hartley, OF England, is staying at the
Hotel Brunswick.
State Senator A. W. Palmer, Of Amenia, n. Y, is
registered at the Gilsey House.
Congressman w. H. B0rnnm, OF Connecticut,
has returned to the Windsor Hotel.
Professor A. McCandless, OF cornell University,
Is staying at the st. Nicholas Hotel
Chancellor John V. L. Pruyn arrived at the
Brevoort House yesterday from Albany.
Congressman william X. Roberts arrived at the
Metropolitan Hotel yesterday from Washington.
Samuel Bowes OF the Springfield Republican, Is
among the recent arrivals at the Brevoort House.
M. Won Westenberg, Minister of the Netherlands
at Washington, has apartments at the Westminster
Hotel.
The New Orleans Picavune is offered at sheriTs
sale. Alas! or the good old days OF George Will
.kins Kendall.
ITO be or Knott to bell. Proctor Knott, Gov.
fnor Of Kentucky, or J. Proctor Knott United
States Senator.
The late Jesse r. Grants personal property
amounts to between $1,000 and $4,000. Not much
for the iather OF President
Think or it! Massachusetts indebted 10 Black
wells Island convict for tie completion of her
great Hoosac tunnel A great BORE indeedl
Dan voorhees, has Just delivered a five hours
argument in an insurance case in Mississippi and
returned to Terre Haute in good condition.
Lieutenants J. M. Marshall, S. d. Dennison, d.
M. Palfrey. of the artillery service United States
Army are quartered at the Union Square Hotel
Peol Tomah has been chosen Lieutenant Gov.
ernor OF the Passammoquoddy Indians. He is a
peace Indian and not at all inclined to brandish
the Tomah-hawk.
George W. Childs, OF the Philadelphia Ledger,
with his travelling companion, A. J. Drexel, the
Philadelphia banker. yesterday arrived at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Robert McLane, of Baltimore, United States
Minister to China under President Pierce's admin
fstration and afterwards appointed Minister to
Mexico bv President Buchanan, mas arrived at the
HOFFMAN House.
Rev. b. @. Flower, OF Bowling Green, KY. having
been accused OF something naughty during tenn
porary Absence comes back, dehes the maligners
and threatens to prosecute to the extent Of the
law all who repeat the SANDERS Brother Flower
does not wish to be considered q "httle faded
hower," whatever he may be as poppy.
MRS. Anna NJ. Cabell, who died in st. Louis few
days since, was the wife of Hon. e. Q. Cabel for
merry United States Senator rom Florida, and
daughter OF Mrs. General Ashley afterwards Mrs.
John J. Crittenden), who died In st. Louis about
wear since. She leaves three children, who Will
inherit their mothers handsome estate.
General DON Jose Lopez Uraga, who was formerly
GcncrainChtef OF the Armies OF Mexico, sails to-
day on the steamer Colon, en- route to Guatemala,
where he goes for the benent OF his health This
distinguished ofncer, upon recognizing the Empire
or Maximiian, became Councillor OF state and
Grand chamberlain OF the Imperial Household. By
order oil the Emperor he accompanied poor Car.
Iotta on her trip to Yucatan. He also went to
bring her back from France, bur found her raw.
ting lunatic unable to recognize him upon hts ar.
rival at Miramar.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
NAVAL PREPARATIONS.

The Colorado to Sail TO-MOrrew--
Other Vessels Getting Ready-rhe
Spanish Iron.Clad Remains In Dry
Dock.
Yesterday forenoon Mr.. Isaiah Hanscom Chief OF
the Bureau OF Construction and Repairs OF the
United States Navy, visited the Brooklyn Navy
Yard on his weekly tour OF inspection. In company
with Admiral Rowan he inspected the Colorado,
Dictator, Roanoke, Florida, Minnesota ana several
OF the ships, satisfying himself that the work in
hand was being pushed forward with commendable
despatch. Three weeks ago Mr.. Hanscom who is
evidently man OF few words, informed the
writer that "the government meant business" SO
far as the continuance Of the work OF preparation
connded to the care Of the Cniei OF the Bureau In
question is concerned, personal observation has
verified the correctness Of the assertion of that
gentleman. Yesterday he expressed himself
well satisfied with what had been already ac-
complished on this station and urged greater
The Colorado Captain Ransom, win drop down
to the Battery to-day and take her powder on
board she Will probably sail tomorrow Tor Key
West BY next Monday week 1t Is expected that
we will have 20 men-of-war In Cuban waters Her
tackle embraces no less than loo blocks or every
The Florida, which carries % nine-inch guns, viii
be taken to the dock vacate by the Colorado, ana
the Swatara, which now lies moored across the
mouth of the dry dock will occupy the place now
held by the Florida above the dock Inc Florida Is
to be rugged out and ready Tor commission Decem-
Der 81.
The Minnesota, 45 guns, 1900 tons burden, ts
being pushed forward with all rapidly, the force
of workmen having been increased within tne past
two days. She is to be turned over 70 the con-
structon department for commission on the lslh
inst Being q favorite ship and very comfortable
for officers the detail Office at Washington IL be-
sieged by applicants Tor assignment TO duty on her.
Yesterday FIRST Assistant Engineer Rckers re-
ported for duty on the triplc-turretcd monitor
ROANOKE, being the first IN the field Tor that vessel
She will not he ready Tor commission before the
23d inst The monitor Dictator will be ready in
two weeks tune. Both vessels Will doubtless be
assigned TO harbor defence duty.
The AraptIes, tnat most formidable OF Spanish
tron-ciada continues to occupy position OF mas
terry Inactivity, and at the same time display her
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
The Presidents Proposed Exploration
OF tho Amazon Valley.

The Presidents Proposed Exploration
of tho Amazon Valley.
Among the recommendations submitted to
Congress by the President in his annual Mes
sage one Of the most practical is a scheme for
opening up the Amazon to commerce AS q
measure for retrieving our lost commerce ne
proposes the exploration of the great Madeira
River from it's mouth, on the Amazon, to its
Bolivian headwaters.
The Madeira River, with its vast serpentine
volume, penetrates a country Of surprising
natural fertility and wooded wealth, and is
evidently the commercial artery for North
American and European trade from La Paz,
the Bolivian emporium. This continental
highway is by far the most majestic tributary
of the Amazon, and drains surface of over
one hundred and thirty thousand square
miles. About five hundred miles from its
turbid confluence with the Amazon it's navi-
cation is interrupted by cascades and rapids
but these are not entirely impossible by boat,
and, in the opinion of old explorers can be
economically overcome by a mule road running
around them to the upper falls. For a vessel
drawing six feet of water the Madeira is navi-
gable five hundred miles from its mouth to
San Antonio Falls, which latter can be reached
by an ordinary sailer in thirty days from New
York. Lieutenant Gibbon, who explored and
descended the rapids Of the Madeira, unhesi-
tatingly asserts that from San Antonio Falls
goods and merchandise can be transported in
seven days beyond the highest rapids which
lie on the Mamore "a tributary Of the Madeira),
and thence by steamboat on that bold navi-
gable stream and the Chapari to Bolivia,
taking not more than ffty-fve days from
New York to Cochabamba, and sixty days to
La Paz, the great trade centre of Bolivia It
now takes ship from New York about one
hundred and eighteen days to get her cargo to
La Paz, because she must make the stormy
and perilous passage OF Cape Horn and meet
with inland transportation difficulties after
reaching the Peruvian seaport, africa. Goods
sent by the Madeira route might even now get
to their destination at La Paz at less risk and
less expense at least month sooner than by
the present transit via Cape Horn.
If further exploration of the banks of the
Madeira (along its rapids to the smooth water
of its Bolivian fork the Rio Mamore) demon
strates the feasibility of railroad connection,
then great point will be gained An iron
road of one hundred and eighty miles would
solve all the difficulties and bring New York
within forty days by steam Of the. heart of
South Peruvian and Bolivian commerce.
The enormous wealth treasured up in the
evergreen forest of India rubber, magnolia,
cinchona and live oak; the rich stores of
vicuna WOOL llama and apaca cloths, and the
exhaustless silver and other metallic wealth of
the country, present the strongest inducement
for exploration and early opening up to COM
1nerce of this whole favored region.
The SPEAKERS committee making is good
aE his II q hlaiaa h1taL
The New York herald., 1873-12-06

direct for candidates. BY his plan of repre-
sentation by districts each State will be heard,
but none will hold balance of power to con-
troll the result. We shall. however, be able to
Judge of the matter when the details of the
bill are published. At all events we are almost
satisfied in advance that any system IN the
light of the one proposed by Senator Morton
will be better than the present cumbersome,
intricate and roundabout way Of electing our
Chief Magistrate.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
TELEGRAM 70 THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Dec 5. 1878.
Mr.. Vernon Harcourt was to-day reelected to
Parliament from oxford without opposition.
DISCOUNT ON CHANGE AND AT THE BANK.
The rate OF discount In the open market for three
months bills Is AZ per cent, or X per cent below
the Bank OF England rate.
BULLION TO THE BANK.
The amount of bullion gone into the Bank OF
England on balance to-day is e91 900.
FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE.
factory at Halifax was destroyed by fire this
morning. The loss is estimated at $3.50, 900.
Three persons were killed by falling walls
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
THE WAR NEWS AND PUBLIC
OPINION.

Weat Is Thought ny New York's Co.'S
mopoiites-Rcportcd Departure Of n
Privatecr spanish Opinions - Mass
Meeting OF Humanitarians to Consider
Cuban Cruelttcs.
The news rom Havana In relation to the resig-
nation OF captain General Jovellar, Senor Soer
Colonial Minister OF spain, and the political Gov
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
Arrival of the Swallow mt Halifax-A
Murdercr's Confession.

HALIFAX, ". D, DEC. D, 1913.
The English war vessel swallow arrived at this
port on Thursday. She reports having experienced
heavy gale on the outward passage in which she
lost a ioreyard and had one OF her quarter boats
stove. She also experienced heavy weather on her
return trip.
The machinery OF the gold mine at Goldenville
was destroyed by fire on sunday night. The loss
is heavy and 30 men are thrown out OF employ
ment.
Mr.. Laird, Minister OF the Interior, has been re-
elected Tor the Belfast district OF Prince Edwards
Island O. X. Fallons was his opponent.
Pictou Harbor Is again clear OF ice
Peter hartman, in Jail at Lunenburg under sem
tence of death. confessed TO Rev. III. /. owen yes
terday that he murdered his vile, but does not
repent. He will not eat anything, and is so sick
that he Is not expected to live. The man appears
To be perfectly sane.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
A RAILROAD CONVENTION.

CHARLESTON, s. c., Dec. 5, 1873.
Extensive preparations are making for the re-
ceptlon Of the Railroad Convention, which meets
here next week, in the interest OF direct railway
connection between Chicago and Charleston.
Strong delegations are expected from Chicago and
various other points along the proposed route, and
the South Carolina Railroad and New York and
Charleston steamship Line will pass delegates free.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
TEE PITTsBURG DEFALCATION.

PITTsBURG, Dec. s. 1873
petition was filed in the United States District
Court to-day by the President and trustees OF the
National Trust Company, asking that Robert j.
Grier, their late cashier be adjudged bankrupt
The petition sets forth that Grer converted to his
own use large sums OF money, valuable bills re-
ceivable and notes to the amount of many thou
sand dollars, which belong to the said ban king
company, the exact amount OF which cannot he
given, and that he has lett the State, with the In.
Iention OIL delrauding bis creditoga
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
CALIFORNIA.
Heavy Snow and Rain storm-Safcty OF
Vessels.

SAN FRANCISCO Dec. 5, 1873.
Rains have been very. general throughout the
State recently, and have been OF great benefit TO
the farmers everywhere.
snow storm has prevailed throughout Califor
MIA There has not been such q severe one here
tor 10 years. The weather is still stormy and un-
settled.
Many vessels, unable to make this harbor last
night on account Of strong southeast gales, came
in to-day.
the following are the latest mining stock quota
tions :-Ophir, 81; Savage, 10; Choliar, 90; Hale
and Norcross, IS; Consolidated Virginia, 81 /;
Yellow Jacket, 81; Crown Point, SO; Overman, 43; /;
Belcher, 81 u, and segregated Belcher, II.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
The storm at Montreal.

MONTREAL, De-. s, 1873.
A squall passed over this city to-day, carrying
away double windows, boards, panes of glass and
ripping tin from roofs. A number OF casualties TO
pedestrians are reported. The telegraph lines
were blown down, and communication with the
states and Canada was SERIOUSLY interrupted.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
ENGLAND.

The Ministry Endorsed by an influential Con-
stituency- Discount on Change and at
the Bank-Movement of Bullion
Fire and Loss Of Life.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
ANTILLES AFFAIRS IN ENGLAND.
TEL EGHlM 70 THE NEW YORK HERALD.

TELEGRAM 70 THE NEW YORK HERALD.
The Cuban Policy Affecting the London
'Change-Amcrfcan Securities Dull.
LONDON, Dec. 5-12 80 p. M.
despatch from America reporting that the Cap
tain General of Cuba says It is impossible to exc
cute the orders for the immediate surrender OF the
Virgiuius causes duness in the market for Amer
ican securities
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
The Monitor Manhattan.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5, 1878.
The Press says that the leakage OF the monitor
Manhattan was caused by her going to sea with
her turret elevated in fighting trim, leaving an
opening OF two inches all round the turret. She
also had her ventllators on, which intended
TO be used only IN harbor. on these being carried
away by the waves openings OF 10 inches each
were lett Tor floods OF water. she was also in bad
trim, her bow being eight inches lower than her
stern. There are no leaks In her huh, and she Will
be ready TO sail again soon precautions are
taken usual on sending a monitor to sea.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06

A.-A.-fO,OOO Pairs Self-Acting Over
SHOES. put and on without using the hands ll96
Broadway, corner rweny.nissth street
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
Naval Orders.

Naval UIUerS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. s, 1873.
Master Alexander McCracken is ordered to the
Franklin.
Paymaster W. w. Woodruff and First Assistant
Engineer George w. Senser is ordered to the Boston
Navy Yard.
Lieutenant william Lettle IS detached from the
Benecia and is waiting orders.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06

noble proportions OF strength to advantage I'm ts5
dry dock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Her arma-
ment consists OF IL guns, 10 of which are o..
Founders, four 300-pounders and three 240-
FOUNDERS. The guns are TERED on the saluting
dock In the yard and command much attention
guns are OF the Armstrong pattern being made
OF steel. They carry conical balls, which
are capable OF doing terrible execution upon the
hulls OF our wooden ships at either long or short
range. Although shot from our 1l-inch guns can
penetrate one side OF the plating OF the Araplles
admitted that she would be a foe worthy our best
steel In the event OF an engagement with her. AS
soon as the requisite repairs shall have been
erected on the dock she will be fOated out aud
VIII sail for Cuba direct. Her officers are very
ANXIOUS 10 get away, feeling naturally lar from
being at nome 'in these parts just now.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06

Positive Cure for Diphtherf and
scarlet fever.-CHEESEhAN'S ARABIAN BALSAN
established 80 years never falls AT drug stores or 5
John street.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06

A.-Buy Your Furs At Knox's.-Lsdies.
remember this il special edict His stock Is dashingy
elegan his prices reasonable kNOxS stores ara
At No. 3i2 Broadway. in the Prescott House add Filth
Avenue Hotel.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06

CONGRESS naturally has disinclination to
touch Cuban Matters The initials are omi-
nous-C. NJ
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-l A. M.


OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-1 A. NJ. }
Probabilities
For New England, increasing pressure, lower
temperature, light northerly to westerly winds
and threatening weather.
For the northern portion of the Middle States
and the lower lake region cold and partly cloudy
weather, with increased pressure and light winds.
For THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE MIDDLE
STATES LIGHT SNOW OR RAIN, FOLLOWED BY CLEAR
ING WEATHER
For the South Atlantic aud Gulf States light
northerly and easterly winds. with cloudy weather
and RAIN the temperature remaining low on the
Atlantic coast and rising in the Mississippi Valley.
For the upper lake region and thence southwark
to the Ohio Valley continued cold and partly
cloudy weather, followed by less pressure and in
creased cloudiness, with winds shifting to eastery
and southerly during Saturday.
For the northwest slightly rising temperature
and light and fresh easterly to southerly winds,
and possibly light snow.
For the Northern California and Oregon coasts
brisk and high westerly winds VIII probably pre-
vail.
After the 10th inst. the display OF cautionary
signals will be suspended at the lake ports for the
winter.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
SPANISH COMMISSION I.
MEXICO.
MEXICO CIrY. Dec. 8.

MEXICO CI1Y, Dec 3, I
Via MATAMoRAs, Dec. 8, 1873.
The La Prensa says that commission from the
Captain General Of Cuba has arrived In the city to
buy provisions, mules &C., for the Spanish forces
in Cuba.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06

A.-Hernia Is Permanently Cured BY
fae ELASTIC TRUSS COMPANY, 6s3 Broadway. Eranch
Offices LOG Chestnut street, Philadephi@; I'D Tremons
street. Boston. ami "a other branches i'll the princp6a
The New York herald., 1873-12-06

A.-BrighI's Disease, Gravel. Dinbefcs
Gout aud Nervous Debility cured by KEAkNENS
BuCHU. Take no other ii Won desire speedy ana per-
manent cure. Depot l04 Duane street
The New York herald., 1873-12-06

A.-A.-Soiled Boots and shoes, Less
than hair price. at BROOKS' il90 Broadway. corner
Twentyuinth
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
Hnts-WiI

Phalon,s Vitalia IL the Best and Most
agreeable HAIR CULoRER In the world.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06

War Against Cuba, While Woaco,a ,.
CATARRu ANNIHILATOR subdues .alrn'r"' w Pi"'s
$5 Depot I8i Chatham square, New forA
The New York herald., 1873-12-06

The InsurSent Rcceivfng Mater1nl Aid.
LONDON, Dec. Go A. M
The government squadron has not been seen in
the vicinity OF Cartagena for week. The insur-
gents in It's absence, have been able to procure
fresh supplies daily and have captured several
provision boats
The New York herald., 1873-12-06

Navigation on the Hudson IS again open TO Troy.
Steamboats, on one line are to resume their regular
tt,vs an SATURDAY. startuW IRON New York.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
DOMINION OF CANADA.
Effects of the storm-The Quebec Legis-
lature-Arrival Of the War steamer
Swallow at Haiifax-Parliam IA me ntary
EIectlon-Confcssion OF a Murderer.

DEC.
The gale has subsided, ana its devastations in
this city and the surrounding country were un-
precedentedy extensive ana severe. Among the
buildings here, other than those already named,
that sustained serious damage were the gas
works. General Hospital Normal school, &c.
The total loss will probably reach 100000. Re-
ports from various points-east, west, nortn and
northwest-indicate that the storm was OF most
violent and destructive character.
The telegraph wires damaged by the storm are
being rapidly repaired and communication re-
sumed.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
TELEGaAks 70 Tpe NEW YORK HERALD.

MADRID Dec. S, 1873.
It is reported that a disagreement has occurred
between CASTELAR, and Salmeron.
The correspondence SAYS In the event OF a crsi,
on the reassembling OF the Cortes the Lett will op
pose Salmeron and support ri Marsan for the
Presidency
The New York herald., 1873-12-06

A.-Gcntlcmens Hnts-Wintcr Fashion
for 1874 The established excellence and style OF HATS
cured by EsPENrCH Elp, tor gentlcInen's wear
renders it neediul Tor him only to announce thar his
WINTER ATS are ready for inspection and sale llS
Nassau street
The New York herald., 1873-12-06
. = StunharR fecnoeav

As . Standard Remedy for Coughs and
Colds PoRTER's COUGH BALsAM is acknowledged by
all who have given it trial the most reliable. II ~
particularly adapted affections of the throat and lung
diseases. Price 25c 5Dc. and 75c bottle.
The New York herald., 1873-12-06

A Neglected Cough, Cold or Sore Throat,
which might be checked by a supple remedy like
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES, ii allowed To- pro-
gress may terminate seriously