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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-11-06
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Review of Portland MARKETS..
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The mchth of October closed upon better busi-
ness than was transacted last year, for the same
month. The panic had not then ex ended SO wide
as to materially affect the trade of importers and
jobbers, and the sales of merchandise, generally,
were large. But the prospects for the presen month
are, to say the least dubious The extreme scarcity
of money all over the country leads to rercnchment
in business and in the household and our merchants
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Inc Following are the Treasury balances to-
day: Currency 81 1914, 245: special deposits of e-
gal tenders for redemption of certificates of de-
post IS, 49, 600; coin $79,OO4,7S4, including
szI i5I $50 in coin certificates; outstanding legal
tenders $3.50 9S5 90
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For the ceek ending Wednesday, Nov. $.
Codfsh-receipts, fares Georges and fares of
shipments of 1000 otis boxed last week. No trans
actions note; held at $40 for Georges and So
~ qtl. for Bank.
: Maekerel-receipts $500 bbls Bays, making Stock
unsod of about 10000 bbls No call Held at S,4 and
S12 y Dbl for Is and 2's No Shores on the market.
Smoked Habut- We quote at III a re y ID.
Fresh Halibut-receipts 65 900 lbs Bank.
Olive quote at 5Sc W gal
Herring-Wc quote Round Shore large at 81 80 per
Dbl, and Labrador Split at So so per Dbl.
Pollcck-We quote at So per qtl
Star Brand Codfsh-7c per Id.
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ATLANTIC AND ST. LAWRENCE R. r. MEET
ING AT the meeting of the stockholders of
the Atlantic & st. Lawrence Railroad held at
the Grand Trunk depot yesterday, the follow
ing gentlemen were elected directors for tle
ensuing year: John b. Brown Charles E.
Barrett, Samuel E. Spring, Harrison j. Libby,
Charles j. Bridges, Joseph Hickson, Sir AL
exander T. Gait, Franklin II. Barrett, Francis
x. Swan. Subsequently the directors elected
John B. Brown, President; Samuel E. Spring,
Vice President; Charles e. Barrett, Treasurer;
Franklin r. Barrett Clerk.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Nov 5-The block of
freight business on the East Tennessee, Vir-
GINA and Georgia Railroad, caused by the en-
ployees' strike, still continues. No freight has
been moved for five days. Merchants say that
the efforts to mediate were Intellectual. The
mail trains are running regularly this evening.
Congressman Thornburg meets the employees
and will endeavor to effect an adjustment of
the trouble. The company remains firm. No
disturbance.
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Business and Manufactures.


Boston, Nov. 5.-On and after Monday next
the Eastern Railroad will reduce the hours of
labor twenty per cent. and mike correspond
ing reduction in pay of their car shops in this
city.
A meeting of representatives of the Lowell
mills was held in this city yesterday to consider
what course is best to pursue in view of the
present depression.
All the corporations were represented at the
conference. These mills employ about $4,000
hands, operate half million of spindles and
about $4,000 looms. Up to the present time
they have run on full time
1t was voted, after careful consideration, to
begin at once running on three-quarters time
and continue 80 to run until the condition Of
affairs changes
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WASHINGTON.
Pensions.


=, WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-The annual report Of
sne commissioner of Pensions shows that 16,
4oo new pensioners were added to the rolls last
year, and 1888 dropped. The total pensioners
ol all classes are 23S, All. The rates have been
advanced in 2l,761 cases. The total paymer+s,
2S4. 0'
Treasury Balances.
Inc following are the Treasury balances to-
uay: Currency 81 1914, 245: special deposits of e
gal tenders for redemption of certificates of de-
post IS, 900; coin $4,000, 7S4, including
tenders $360,9S5,279.
Naval Affairs.
Rear Admiral jenkins, commanding the Ash
aIlc STATION, reports to the Navy Department of
Nagasaki Japan, Sept 10Th. The Hartford
nagShIp, remained at that port. 1t was the in
tehtion to sail about the LIST of October for China
and visit the treaty ports of Yang Tzkiano and
thence to Hong The Lackawana was at Ho-
kodadi and would remain until October, aud
thence proceed to Yokohama. The Irouuois
was at Shanghai. under orders to proceed up
the Yang Tzkiang as far as Chinkian. The
Nagasaki but would sail for the China coast
with the Hartford
TWAS the intention of Admiral jenkins to
send the Yantic to the south to visit the Phill-
pine Islands. The Spanish are making war
upon the native Sultans of the islands south
ence of United States vessel of war may pos
sibly be of service to the interests of our trade
there.
The Lackawana has been to Valadwostok,
the new Russian naval station in Russia, Sibe
ria, with view to ascertain the advantages of
that place for a party of observation of the
transit of Venus, and report has been for
warded to Rear Admiral Sands, President of
the commission.
Various Matters.
Minister Low leaves for China in few weeks,
Land Surveyor Hardenburg of California.
defends his taking of fees on the ground that
he but followed the practice CT his office as
countenanced by the Department 1t is believ-
ed he will be removed.
Brig. Gen. Richard Delafield, of the Engineer
Corps, retired, died here last night. The de-
ceased has been on the retired list since 1866
Internal revenue receipts $20S. 167
The Commissioner of the Land Office recon-
mends she abolition of the presumption laws.
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SEARCH AND enthusiastically the Sher-
ifs visited number of places where thew had
reason to suppose liquor or ale We're sold and
made the following seizures: AT Timmons e.
Halves, one barrel of ale; at the saloon of
Francis Kane, India street, two bottles of IL
auor; at the store of Robert Costello, Moulton
street, five bottles of rum, whiskey and gin.
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ILLINOIS.

New YORK, Nov. ga Chicago special to
the Times says that the Sabbath breakers car
red the city. Colvin has 5000 majority for
Mayor Foley, the billiardist, is elected an AL
dermen. The result was brought about by the
Indifference of respectable people. sz-gs<sg
A Cairo despatch says that two women had
very close run in that county for school super
intendent the men being nowhere
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Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE NORRIS.
WEDNEsDAY-Levi w. Atwood and John O'Neil.
Search and seizure. Fined $50. Paid.
Jennie Murphy. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Appealed. Bradburys.
Jane Giliey. Search and seizure. Discharged for
informality. Parker
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MISSISSIPPI.
Large Conservative Gains Hndica

Large Conservative Gains Indicated.
VICKsBuRG, Nov. 5.-The election returns
are incomplete. This city gives Alcorn 100 ma
jority. The regular Republican county ticket
was elected except two representatives. This
county gives Ames about 800 majority, against
$500 majority last election. Large conservative
gains are indicated. Only about the usual
humber of votes were polled.
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RUNAWAY AccIDENT.-The colt belonging to
Chase Brothers, Commercial street, while in
the act of being turned around by his owner on
Long wharf, yesterday forenoon, took a sudden
start, partially upset the wagon and threw out
Mr. Chase, who was not injured. The horse
then started up the wharf upon the rum When
he reached the corner near the store of Shaw,
Hammond & Carney, he ran into wagon just
turning the corner. In the wagon was Mr.
John Sweetser of Scarboro', gentleman of
about go years of age, who was thrown out, his
wagon upset and thrown upon h i'm. The Chase
horse fell also aud was secured Mr.. Sweetser
was Immediately rescued from his perilous DO
siIIou, and DByUu1 oorr1c-eovere braiees eseafaAd
injury. His wagon was badly broken and his
horse frightened by the sudden collision, start
ed upon run down Commercial street, but was
caught near the Grand Trunk depot without
doing any further damage. This is the third
exploit of the Chase horse within few weeks
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CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.
AUCTION COLUMN.

AUCTION COLUMN.
Great Sale Of Unredeemed Clothing-Abrams Bros
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Wanted-Miilln & Co.
Wantcd-Sitnatinn.
Dog Lost-Wm. Gilmore.
For Sale-C. w. Richardson.
Guns--Henry Dean.
A Salesman Energy.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Those wishing honest goods-Orn Hawkes. & Co.
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YELLOW FEVER.

MEMPHIS, Nov. 5.-The mortuary report for
the "a hours ending at D. m show four deaths
from yellow fever. The weather is cloudy
with moderate temperature. AT meeting OF
the City Council to-day chairman Cuculla of
the board of Aldermen asked that a committee
be appointed TO investigate the charges against
him of defrauding the citizens relief commit
tee,
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FuY.-Tbe boarders at the Commercial House
are a set of jolIey fellows. 4 few evenings
since they undertook the trial of enc of their
number designated as the Gray Rat" for
passing a counterfeit bill. Judge, jurors aud
LAWYERS were selected and the trial begun. The
Honorable Judge Thompson presided with dig
nifty and all the proper legal forms were OBJ
served. The prisoner was found guilty and
sentenced
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WISCONSIN,
a Democratic yictorv.

New YORK, Nov. ga Milwaukee despatch
to the Times says the returns from one third of
Wisconsin indicate the election of the Demo-
cratic ticket The Democrats gained eight
votes in the Legislature.
Republican Majority 5000 to 10000.
MILWAUKEE, Nov. s. But few additional
returns have been received and they do not
materially effect the result telegraphed last
night. The Governor elect, G. X. Davis, tee-
graphs from st. Paul that his majority is esti-
mated at from 5000 to 10000. This is probably
the Republican majority on the State ticket.
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VIRGINIA.

1t is estimated that Gen. Kemper, [Conser-
vativel will have 10000 majority in the State.
A Washington despatch says that colored
voters were kept from the polls by intimida-
ton. The Conservative Legislature will elect a
U. s. Senator in place of Lewis-a sort of Re-
publican.
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MARROW EsCAPE.-Yesterday morning a
man whose name was not known, had a very
narrow escape from instant death while walk
lng up Railroad wharf on the railroad track.
He failed to note that train was slowly ap-
preaching behind him and was struck by the
engine and thrown down. Fortunately he fell
outside the track and was only slightly bruised
and very much frightened. The eng neer sup
posed as the train was moving SO slowly he
would get out of the way in season.
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TEMPLE OF HoNoR-The installation of the
officers elect of Forest City Temple of Honor
No. l, for the ensuing six months, took place
last evening, and was in measure open to the
public-the members being allowed to invite
their ladies and other friends. The beautiful
hall of the Order was closely filled, and the
ceremonies of the installation, which were very
impressive, were performed by Grand Worthy
Templar William 7. Small, assisted by Grand
Worthy Usher, Francis Loring. The officers
installed were as follows:
W. G. T., William P. Plummer; W. V. T.,
E. F. Waite; W. R., w. E. Plummer; w A.
R., K. w. Lincoln; w. f. r., VIM. 7. Small
w. TT, A. II. Waite; w O., Rev. w. I. Phe-
Ian; w. u, w. L Smith, w. D. u, George
Strong; w. g., Cyrus S. Knights; w. S., Geo.
Fl. Pearson.
The ceremonies were interspersed with some
beautiful music, Miss Ella Bonney presiding at
the organ. After the installation was over re-
marks upon the history, the benefits to be de-
rived and the good inculcated by this Order
were made by w. T. Small, M. L. Stevens, Rev.
w. T. Phelan, M. B. Bourne, Drs T. A. Fos-
tar and B. B. Foster
This Temple was instituted January, 1866,
and now numbers 124 members. It's meetings
are held every Wednesday evening.
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NEW JE RSEY.


that the Republicans have secured the Legisla
ture by IL majority. On JOINT ballot last year
the majority was 80. The Senate stands IA
Republicans and Democrats. The Assem-
bly, stands 30 Republicans and % Democrats.
The result securf the election of a Repub-
lican q. S. Senator in place of Stockton, DEM
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TIMMoNs 81 HAYES, No. 16 Market Square,
have just received cargo of very fine oysters.
The price is reduced to 40 cents a quart, and
now is the time to leave your winter order for
the cheapest and best Sunday dinner.
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SHERIDAN CADETs.-The blindfold drill anu
ane grand promenade concert to be give by tnls
company viii take place this evening at City
nan. Preparations have been made for sue
cessfai entertalnment,andi judging from the fa-
vor with which these concerts have been re-
ceived by the public, the hall will he crowded
this evening.
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CoNcERT.-Ncxt Tuesday evening, a concert
will be given by quartette of colored vocalists,
consisting of Miss Brown of Dover, N. H., a
fine sopranoist and rival of the ''Black Swan
well known in Boston musical circles, having
been a member of the the Conservatory of
Music for several years; Miss Washington of
of Boston contralto; tenor from Boston and
Mr.. Thomas Fisher of this city, SO long a
member of the Haydn Association, as basso.
Miss hurry of Bangor will preside at the
piano The concert is to be given for the ben
eft of st. Paul's church.
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THE FIRST OF THE SEAsoN.-Just arrived a
fresh cargo of Virginia Oysters. For sale in
any quantity at reduced prices, at II. Freeman
& Co.'S 101 Federal street.
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MAINE GENERAL HosPTTAL.-At meeting
of the directors of the Maine General Hospital,
held at the City Building Tuesday afternoon,
Hon. James T. McCobb was elected Treasurer.
A meeting of the corporators was held imme-
diately after, Hon. VIM, L. Putnam in the
chair. The following named gent .men were
appointed by the chairman to consider the pc
tition of the Homeopathists: Joshua L.
Chamberlain, Bion Bradbury, H. H. Hill, S.
E. Spring and Philip H. Brown. Tho meeting
adjourned to the second Tuesday in March.
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NOVEMBER CIVIL TERM, 1873, sYMoNDs, J.,PREsID-
ING.
WEDSEsDAY.-The case of Silas D. Andrews vs.
William Lamb is still trial. Testimony for the
defence in progress.
Strout & Holmes for plaintiff.
Strout & Gage for defendant.
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F. o. Bailey & Co. will sell at 10 o'clock to
day, the valuable timber and real estate known
as Frost's woods, near Aliens Corner, Deerng.
At 121 p. M, the house, furniture, &C.. corner
of Middle and Hompshre streets
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THE ELECTIONS.
MASSACHUSETTS,.

BOSTON, Nov 5-Washburn's plurality is
about 1850 The Senate stands q Republic
cans, 2 Democrats and 2 Independents. The
House stands as far as heard from 172 Repub
licans GA Democrats and three to be heard
from.
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Teachers, Institute.

On Monday next, 10th inst, Teachers In
stitute for Cumberland County will begin in
city, and will continue for five days. with after
noon and evening sessions. The afternoon
sessions of the public schools of this city will
be suspended for the week, but the forenoon
sessions will be continued as usual, thus giving
teachers from other parts of the county an op-
portunity to visit our schools and to become
acquainted with their practical working. The
Institute will be under the general charge of
Superintendent johnson, and under the special
care and instruction of Prof. Allen and Mr.
Corthell, well and favorably known in connec
ton with similar meetings. The session will
undoubtedly be very profitable and useful, and
the attendance of teachers from all parts of the
county will probably be large
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Administrators sale of Real Es-
tale.

PY virtue of License from on. John A. Water
~ man, Judge of Probate Court for Cumberland
County, shall sell at public private sale and con-
vey so much of the Real Estate OF George Frost late
OF Westbrook, deceased, will produce the sun, of
Ten Thousand aud Eight Hundred and Fifty and Co.
100 Dollars for the payment of his Just debis eea
cfes and expenses of sale and administration said
real estate is offered at private sale until Friday the
3lst day of October, 1873, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ when
II not previously sold II will be at public sale on The
premises near The Gray road sOcallCd about one
mile from Aliens Corneo. THOMAS DUMMY
Administrator with the VIII annexed
II. o. BAILEY IL CO., Auctioneers
oc24 1t
ssS- The above sale was adjourned on account OF
the storm to TIL URSDAY, Nov. 9Th, at same time
and place. no1dbr
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grME TRIED AND FIRE TESTED. Those
who want reliable insurance can procure it at
the old agency of w. d. Little & Co., 491 Ex-
change street. They continue to represent
some of the Oldest and best American and En-
glish companies. which have been fire tested
in Portland, Chicago. Boston and elsewhere,
and present in combined assets lin Fire and
Life, seventy five million dollars; no other
agency in New England represents SO large an
amount of capital oct 30 DIFF
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The returns as far as heard from show fall
ing off in the Republican vote, but the State
ticket is doubtless elected as well as the Leeis-
lature by reduced majorities.
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METEOROLOGICAL.

PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT rwENTY-FoUR
HOURS
WAR DEPT OFFICE GRIEF SIGNAL1
OFFICER, Washington, u. c.,
Nov. 5, f7.30 p. M.)t
For New England
Ialnng temperature, northeasterly wind and
generally clear weati,er.------o
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MICHIGAN.

Democratic Congressman Elected.
DETROIT, Nov 5-Comstock, (Dem.) for
Congress, eighth district, is elected by about
200 majority.
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THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, NOV. 6. 1873
THE PRESS

way De obtained at the Periodical Depots of Fes-
sender Bros, Marquis, Robinson, Br1 & Co,
andrews, Wentworth, Glendenning Moses, Hender-
the ty. ~ "' WV -
At Biddeford, of Pnlsbury.
At Saco of L, Hodgdon.
AT Waterville, of j. S. Carter
At Gorham, of News Agent,
At Bath, of j. o. Shaw,
AT Lewiston, of French Bros
AT Kennebunk of c. L. Miller.
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DAILY DOMESTIC RECEIPTS.

Receipts OF Grain, &c.
EASTERN r. r.
C0nsinnees. No. cars. Consignees. No. cars.
Kensen & Tabor, oats1. -.
Twitchell. Champlin & Co. 70 bbls beef.
John Dennis. 90 bhls beef and q half do do.
w q R Milliken, 10 bbls pork.
GRAND TRUNK r..
Wal1ron q True, oats. q Stevens & Co, corn Il
Sc corn. - Kense a. Tabor, corn, 2
Webb X Phinney, oats. L GO oats 2
Geo W True & Co, corn. L Merchants Bank, bar
ley..................9
Total. ...........20
By water conveyance 1000 bush cornmeal to GeoW
True & Co.
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THOSE wishing honest goods should patron
ze Grin Hawkes., 900 and 292 Congress street.
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Providence Print Cloth Market.
PROVIDENCE. Nov. 5-Ptinting cloths market
unchanged.
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For SALE on favorable terms, valuable
slate property, partially developed, with most
encouraging prospects, in the eastern part of
Press office ia14-dtf
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES

Boy wanted at this Office See advertise
ment
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BANKRUPT STOCK
Dry Goods, WOOlens,
&C., BY AUCTION.
Commencing ON Tuesday, Nov. 4th,
and confiuuing at 10 aud 2 1-2 ench day
until all is sold nt
SEnra rarnrsfEv accounted nv
COVELL s. COMPANY,
Cor. Congress and Brown Streets.

The stock consists of a large line Of
staple Dry Goods, fine Paisley Shawls,
elegant Black Silks, Black and COlOred
AlpaccaS, and other Dress Goods, Irish
and Scotch Linens, Body Linens of fine
qualities, fine double Satin, Loom and
Turkey Red Damask, Towels, Crash, Hos
ieries, elegant Marsei les Quilts, DOmes-
tic Cotton Goods. WOOlens in variety, fine
Blankets, &c.
The above is probably the largest and
mot valuable stock Of Dry Goods, &C.,
ever offered in this city.
We particularly invite Ladies to this
Sale, Seats will be provided for them.
The stock Is all fresh and of the very
best quality.
e. o. BAILEY g. CO., Aucfioncers.
Oc3t
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European Markets.
LONDON, Nov. 5-12.30 P. M.-Consols at 92I for
money and account.
37s.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 800 P. M.-Cotton steadier;
M-'idhng uplands ss; do Orleans Sd; sales $1,000
bales, including 1000 bales for speculation and ex-
port.
FRANKFORT, Nov. 5-United States 5-2Os, for the
issue of 1862, at 97a.