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The Portland daily press., 1873-08-29
STATE OF MAINE.
To the Electors
OF TIE
CITY of PORTLAND.

PURSUANT to warrants from the Mayor and AL
Il dermen of tie City OF Portland. the duly quali-
ned electors of said city hereby notified meet
IN their respective Ward Rooms,
MONDAY. t,e e glata day Of Septe mber next,
atfeai O'Clock i'm she forenoon,
to give in their votes for Cove nor, Four Senators.
anu Five Representatives TO the State Legis1ture,
CCount Attorney, County Treasurer and ne County
Commissioner.
The polls on snch day Of election to remain oren
be closed.
The Aldermen OF said city will be in open session
at t,e ward Room entrance Oh Myrtle st) in City
DuilNlnS from nine o'clock in the forenoon to one
Gays mex preceding such day of election, and from
!Iee ociock to five O'Clock on the afternoon on the
a:t of said three secular days. for the purp of re-
ceVhg evidence Of the qualification Of voters whose
naes have not been entered on The lists of qualified
ing said lists.
fet Order H. L. ROBINSON Civ Clerk
August 81 1873 an 2 dtd
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Agency for Sewing Machines.
w. -. OYER, No. eI2 Middle -. All
kinds Of Machines for sale and 10 les.
Repairing.
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G f. II z Y . b U r q
A Fine Business opeu,,.

VNOR young or middle aged man of nnexce,t;or.-
III BILE characieI Experienced accountant and n1s
thousand dollars capital Investigation is ipyited
address Box lois Portland Me ncysitf
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WARRANTED SEVEN "a YEARS
Prices Low for the Quality.

Responsible Agents wanted for unoccupied terri
tory. In localities where agencies are not vet ah-
shed, IL such are established we will sell Pianos
to the public at Factory Wholesale Prices Send
circular to
The Portland daily press., 1873-08-29
st. Augustine School.

ENHE Rector of this School, being compelled by i'll
Il health to retire from its charge, would announce
to its former patrons and others That his Assistant,
Miss Mary F. H lines, will open school Sept. 18th
for the aecomm 'dation of her forBer classes and
others of the same grade, of either She be
addressed at No. 45 Danforth street.
au27 d3w
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CHEERFUL VOICES.
Price 30 Cents.

Notice 30 Owners Gf Lots i'm Ever.
green Cemetery.
A NY person owning lots in Evergreen Cemetery.
"A by calling ar the Office of the City Treasurer
and paying the of dollar for each lot will -
sute the best of care for the by he Superintend-
ent for the current year and any person pa, ing the
sum of twenty-five dollars will secure the care o.
their lots by The city Tor all time.
JAS. BAILEY,
J. S. PALMER, Trustees.
CT JOSE,
DOGS-Any Dogs found in the inclosule after his
date without the presence of master will be in peril,
JAS. BAILEY,
j. s. PALMER,
@. +. JOSE.
ny19d5
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Bakers,

w: COBe, Nos. rs aud 30 PesrI Street
On direct route between New Custom
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STORE TO LET.
A large brick store in the Racklef Block, corner
IA Of Middle and Ceurch streets-basemeut and
first floor, elegant, finished and adapted to obbing
dry goods or other similar trade.
Apply to ALLEN HATNES,
sept11C1f
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Booksellers and StatiOners.
H0YT, FOEG 4 BREED, No. 81 lsid.sie
street.
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HopSE 40 Sprin ST., arranged for two families;
WINE tne upper tenement fIrnishelor unfurnisaed.
Whole house let 10 one famii, if desired au26lws
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GIRES WANTED
by THE
STAR MATCH co.
i've

Wanted Immediately.
A RELIABLE, honest Girl at No Brown
"A Street. An American preferred.
ju1S diff
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TO LET


he upp"r Tenement of House No. "a Emery
street, pleasantly situated, with gas and Sebago
water as Apply on the premises.
auZSdtf W. H. GREEN.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-16
East Liberty Cattle Market.
EAST LIBERTY. Nav Is.

CATTLE-The receipts for the
week ending May l4th. were 400 cars
or SASS head, against 400 cars for the
week before. The supply is good and
fully equal to the demand Of buyers
both country and eastern are plenty
but the prices asked by holders are too
highfor them to take hold Of readily
which makes the market drag in fac,
there is slight advance on the last re-
port. The grade OF stock is good and
every way suitable bet they hang back.
Sales OF 2649 head aud Q good many
unsold at writing.
H0GS-Recsipts OF l60l cars, or
1864 head. against 200 cars for week
before. Sapply fair; good extra Phila-
delphia at S S095 90; prime do 5 so;
extra Workers 5 25@5 so, rough aud
common 4 0094 25; several cars on
hand unsold, but they are Of poor quail.
ity.
SHEEP-Receipts 67li cars or l3,.
500 head, against SO cars last week;
supply and demand equally good, with
an active marke; prospect good aud
closed firm at the following quotations
Extra fine, 95 to 100 pounds, IS S09
6 90; prime, SIS to 90 pounds, 5 700
5 Is; Indiana sheep 4 00a5 so fair,
IS to 90 pounds, 5 00@5 25; common
73 to rs pounds, 4 5094 IS. No WOOL
ed offered and everything sold out.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-16
NEW JERSEY.
The Death Penalty.

MoRRlsTowN, May l5.-Lirgi Lusig-
mani murderer OF Johana Moore whose,
execution was fixed for to day, display
ed much anxiety during the night, con-
tiuually pacing his cell, and frequently
speaking to his spiritual advisers, tell
ing them not to imagine he feared
death; frequently asked the time, and
frequently walked out in the jail yard
where he could see the gallows. This
morning at six o'clock he eat hearty
breakfast, consisting Of a large plate
meat, a cup OF coffee and some rolls.
Conversing with the sheriff's assistant
he said in broken English, 81 am mad
at nobody, everything is ell right"
Lusignani and his watchers and the
Rev. Father Hickey. held religious
services in his cell. He trembled vio-
lently, Notwithstanding his boasts that
he would die bravely. After breakfast
Lusignani tried to be cheerful, and bade
the Sisters OF Charity good bye. At
10:40 a. m, the Sheriff entered his cell
with the moose and black cap. Lusig-
mani trembled violently but summoned
all his strength and walked to the
acafold, and everything being in readi-
ness the sheriff gave the signal and the
trap was sprung, and Lusignani's body
leaped in the air a few minutes past |
a. m. His frame shuddered conyulsive.
ly ior few seconds then all was quiet.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-16
Chief Justice Chase ON the Confed
Crate Dead.


Chic! Justice Chase, while holding
Court in Raleigh, North Carolina, in
1869, was invited to participate in the
ceremonies Of decorating the graves OF
the Union dead at Magnolia Cemetery.
He wrote in answer letter embodying
sentiments OF forgiveness and fraternity
with the Con federates and was taken to
ta.k for it by Mr.. ]. Z Williams, pres'-
dent OF q national bank in New York,
to which he replied, reiteratiug the
sentiments expressed in the original
letter He said at is that true patriot
ism REQUIRES that the close Of a great
civil war should be marked, not by
prescription or disfranchisement, but
by manifestations Of sincere good Will,
e.pecisllv from the successful to the
unsuccessful, aud by generous recogni,
,ion o. whatever was really brave and
earnest and noble in those who fought
on the failing side | bave no syn pa
thy with the spirit which refuses to
strew flowers upon the graves OF the
dead soldiers who fought against the
side I took, and I am glad to know that
there was no such spirit among those
who joined in decorating the graves o
tie soldiers OF the Union who lie
buried in Magnolia Cemetery. The
Magnolia lavishes its perfumes freely,
the pleasant air hreathes as softly and
he warm sun shipes rs brightly over
! Confederate as over Union graves. In
the letter which hss INCURRED your cen
sure | sought to put into the hearts OF
my countrymen something OF tho divine
charity taught by the Tree, the air and
the sun, as well as by the precepts oi
our Saviour. | believe it has done
come good, and | believe it will do
more"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-16
-
ST. LOUIS.
The Congressional COnventiOn-Fi.
nal AdIOurnment.

Ghl NuI uIDuFhHtchts
SF. Louis, May l5-The Congression-
al Convention held its tinal session this
morning AT II o'clock. Mayor Brown
called the Convention to order. Capt.
Jas. B. Eads was called TO the front,
and stated that the Merchants Ex-
change had determined on the follow
ing three resolutions relative to the
rroposed national improvements OF
great importance, which they desired
should be incorporated with the reso.
lutions presented yesterday.
Resolved, That we regard the compile
ton OF the James River and Kanawha
canal, the cherished scheme OF its au-
thor, George Washington, connecting,
as il vIll the waters Of the Atlantic with
the great Mississippi valley, as worthy
OF tie profound considerations Of Con-
gress, and that We cannot too warmly
exhibit our admiration for the State Of
Virginia in surrendering her interest OF
twelve millions Of dollars in this i'm
rrovement, in order that the same may
be dedicated to the people OF the whole
country, 10 insure cheap rates OF trans
portation by a water line tothe Atlantic
coast
Rssolred, That we recommend to
Congress the consideration OF the At
lautic and Great Western Canal, te.
lieving it to be an enterprise OF national
interest, and which, when completed,
will be Of aTalue Incompatible with
i:s cost.
Rsso!red, That the Fox and Winona
river improvements has already become
. national work and is worthy of the
continued recognition Of Congress.
Mr.. Brown stated that all work cut
out by the Convention had been pre-
sented and that ST. Louis now desired to
hear from the distinguished visitors to
the Congressional Convention.
Gov. Walker OF Virginia was called
upon and addressed the Convention IN
an interesting speech, urging the at
leOllOu Gl SOuSESec III tuc upOI bauSe
and possibility Of the James River ard
Kauawha Canal
Governor Walker was then made
President OF the Convention for the
closing day.
On motion BY Mr.. Wilson, o. Indisua,
Hon. C. W. Clisher, late recording
clerk Of the I. S. Senate, yss made
secretary.
Hon. VIM. Lawrence, Congressman
from Northern Ohio, offered the follow
ing:
tfRcsolred, That we have listened with
profound interest TO the able and in
structiye addresses delivered before US,
aud that it is respectfully recommended
that said addresses and the proceedings
OF the Convention, including the resolu
tons presented 10 it, be published In
pamphlet form, and that q copy be fur
nished to each member ol Crongress.
Resolved, That we feel impressed
with the great impor te OF the items
presented to US, and ait is our opin-
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-16
San FRANCISCO.
GencraI Canby's Remains

SAN FRANCISCO, May l5.-The re-
mains Of General Candy left here this
morning for the East. TIE funeral
procession as it proceeded through the
streets to the railroad depot, presented
most imposing appearance. The
procession consisted OF a number Of
officers Of tho regular army, the entire
militia OF the city, various civil socie-
ties and large number of citizens. The
cortege passed through California,
Montgomery, Kearney and other prin-
cipal streets Of the city, crowds Of peo-
pie being lined along the route TO witt
ness the solemn pageant, The process
sion left the church at four o'clock and
proceeded to the depot where the
remains were placed on the cars for the
East The funeral services at the
Church were very solemn.
The steamer Japan arrived here to-
day, with several eases OF small pox on
board.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-16
BY TELEGRAPH.
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, May ID.
A Denial

| DentaI
Governor Cook authorizes a denial o
the published statement that he bad in
formed the President of his intention t.
resign, or that be intends to sail To-
Europe shortly. He also says be viii
not be able to attend the Convention o
Germans to assemble at Atlanta, Geo.
on the Goth instent,
Governor Cookies Denial.
Governor Cooke authorizes denia!
OF the published statement that he had
informed the President OF his intention
to resign, or that he intends to sail for
Europe shortly, the story having come
from the same source and being re-
garded as malicious. Gov. Cooke also
says he will not be able to attend the
Governors Convention to assemble at
Atlanta Ga. on the Goth inst.
Railroad Tax Paid.
Collector Bailey reports to the Rev.
enue Department that the New York
Central Railroad has paid the tax on
scrip dividends amounting to S4S5 OOo.
Captain L. Patterson, commanding
the U. S. Steamer off Havana, in
forms the Navy Department that he
was at San Diego, De Cuba, on the l7th
Of April, when he was informed by the
Consul that three seamen who had de-
serted from the American boat Snow,
of Philadelphia, had been arrested by
the Spanish authorities and were being
tried for their lives, before Spanish
military tribunal, on the mere suspicion
OF crime, having been picked up off the
coast by the Spanish supply ship Cam
tates. The U. S. Consul had protest.
ed against the trial, and demanded the
release OF the prisoners, but his efforts
to lberate them were unsuccessful.
When tie facts were reported to Capt:
Patterson, upon his arrival, he acted
with the Consul, and after some trouble
secured the release Of tie prisoners,
there being no evidence of crime
against them except that OF desertlon,
and they are now on the Richmond,
A short time previous to the death oil
Mr. Chase a conference between Messrs.
Blain, Wells and himself was held, at
which it was shen agreed that Mr.. Blair
should prepare a letter Tor publication
which should afterwards be jointly
signed ard agreed to. Before this let
ter was written, however, Chief Justice
Chase died, and Mr.. Blair has allowed
the matter to rest. In response to in-
quiry Mr.. Blair said that instead OF
being the inventive spirit OF M. hin
colu's administration Mr.. Seward held
very subordinate position. In no
single case did his views prevail over
those Of Mr.. Lincoln, and all the great
acts which characterized that admins
tration, were Mr. Lincoln's alone. The
same things were once urged against
President Jackson, but who recolIects
the members of Mr.. Jackson'5 cabinet
In conclusion Mr.. Blair said that he
had incorporated those views in q letter,
and that as soon az requested 10y come
prominent and responsible person, he
would issue an open letter which Mr..
Wells and his own name will be affixed
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-16
The Patent PIow Cannon.

The Scientific Americn contains an
engraving, Of which they give the fol-
lowing description:
This novel idea is the invention OF
Messrs. French and Fancber. Of Water
loo, New York, and was designated al
the beginning OF our late war, probably
as a means of self protection for farmers
against raiding bands of guerrillas and
bushwhackers. We publish it at the
present time. thinking that it may be
utilized or suggest similar or better
plan for defending our Western settlers
against Indian depredations.
The idea is well explained by our en-
craving. Two farmers, for instance,
are breaking upthe prairie soil prepara-
tory to planting their first crop They
are surprised by Indians. who, proba-
bly,, having just received new supply
of ammunition from Washington, are
bent on testing the quality oftbe same by
robbing and numbering such citizens OF
the United States as may be in the
neigbborhood.
Naturally the fret thought OF the
hardy pioneers would be judlcious re-
retreat, and euch course they would
undoubtedly adopt were they not fortu-
nately provided with the cannon plow.
Instead of running away, therefore, they
coolly unhitch their horses, load the
hollow metal plow beams with charge
of canister, scrap iron, old nails; peb-
blee, &c, drop little loose powder in
the vents. light their pipes, and seat
themselves at the rear Of their imple-
ments to await the arrival of tbs unsus-
pecting Lows" The latter gentry, adj
vancing with the prospect OF two easily
obtained scalps. are suddenly astonshed
by metallic hailstorm, which contin-
ues until they recollect pressing en-
gagem ent in another vicinity, and find
t to their interest to defer their present
operations until some more convenient
time
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-16
NOVA SCOTIA.
The Mine Explosion.

WEsTyILLB, PIcroN Co. n s. Ar. N.
vis Halifax.-Altbough relays Of men
have been constantly at work since
last evening filling up the sir shafts, the
fire at the Drummond Colliery is still
burning fiercely and the hope Of saving
the mine is almost abandoned. It is
the opinion OF the miners that all wood
work in the pit having been burned,
the mine is now one burning
mass. The loss of property in conse-
quence is enormous. All the afternoon
blue sulpurous flames were belching
forth from the mouth Of the slopes 10 Q
distance of from Is to 16 feet every
little while, accompanied by dense vol.
umes Of smoke. On going near to the
fiery chasm the roar from the mine was
something terrible to listen to. But
few facts have been elected at
the official investigation which
has been setting to-day. One OF the
witnesses, the night forman OF the
Drummond colliery, testified that If
powder had not been used by the coal
cutters in No. 2 level the fire would
not have occurred, and Mr.. Cox, one Of
the mining engineers Of Albion mines
stated that it is his opinion that the mis-
ner who fred the fatal shot in the
corridor must have tapped q blower
which caused the fire. Five others
testify it is evident that the mis
ners were endeavoring to escape
up the slope after the first alarm Of
fire when the explosion occurred, driv-
ing out the wooden bulkheads and
blocking the escape. The men who
were in, shortly suffocated with the
smoke.
The funeral this afternoon OF the two
victims was largely attended by the
Odd Fellows to whose order they be-
longed. The whole town was out en-
masse. 1t is truly heartrending to pass
through the square Of buildings
where the families of the lost
miners reside. The window blinds
are down and a death like still.
ness hangs over the place. There is no
merry laugh to be heard and the pfattle
of little children is hushed. There is
nothinAbut weeping and wsiling. The
poor widows OF the men whose charred
remains are down in the burning sepul-
cher moan necessarily for those who
have been so suddenly snatchcd from
them and their families.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-16
BALTIMORE.
The Presbyterian General Assem-
bly,.


bly,.
BALTIMORE, May l5.-The Genera
Assembly OF the Presbyterian Church
Of the United States met this morning
in the Central Presbyterian church al
ii o'clock, the assembly being vel
represented, numbering between fv,
and elk hundred. The church and itt
gallery were crowded.
The proceedings were commenced by
singing the beautiful hymn "Al
hail the power Of Jesus name" Rev
S. G. Brown, President, OF Hamilton
followed with an appropriate and i'm
pressive prayer. Next followed the
reading OF the 18th chapter OF st. Luke
by DR.. Ellis D. D. OF Cleveland.
J. J. Nicholas of st. Louis, the
Moderator, delivered sermon, the text
being selected from the 5.h verse OF the
7th chapter Of St. Luke, Lord increase
our faith" The serman occupied about
forty minutes. After the sermon the
assembly was formally concluded with
prayer by the reverned Moderator.
The roll was called by Cyrus Dick
son, D. D., permanent clerk. The re-
port Of the committee of arrangements
was read and accepted. After some
little discussion the election OF officers
was then commenced. The nomina.
tions for Moderator being Dr.. Howard
Crosby, OF New York DR.. J. Ellis, Of
Cleveland; DR.. H. johnson, OF Phila>
delphia; DR.. E. Geary, of Oregon, a
brother oi the late Governor Gpary oil
Pennsylvania.
Howard Crosby, D. D., Chancellor Of
the College Of New York, was unani.
mously elected Moderator for the pres
ent term, and upon occupying the chair
delivered some eloquent and appropri-
ate remarks, after which, at 2:30 P. n,
the Assembly adjourned until 70 nor
row at 9A.M.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-16
FINANCE AND TRADE.
Money Market.
NEW YoRE, May l5.

NEW YORK, May 10.
The expectation that the Bank ot
England at their weekly court to-day,
would advance the rate OF discounts was
not realized, as they took no action in
the matter. The cable announced the
rate as unchanged; this had its infu-
ence on our markets early in the day
when gold premiums became weaker
aud active. The speculations on stock
exchanges assumed flrmer aspect with
some recovery from the low quotations
yesterday; in the afternoon il was an
nounced from London that the bank OF
England had lost ELL 900 sterling in
bullion To-day, and s499,00 for the
week; the latter the precise amount OF
the increase last week. This
intelligence deversed course Of specu-
lation here, causing rise in gold to
the highest point Of the day and q
great reaction on stock exchange from
the best prices Of the morning the
chief feature OF the different market.
Late in the afternoon, dealing was
dull which in some cases was psrticu-
larly marked. Throughout the day there
WIS an entire absence ofthe teverish ex.
citemept OF yesterday and feeling OF
indifference seemed to pervade circles,
Money was easy during morning at 6 to
7 per cent, with drop to 4 per cent in
the afternoon; the late dealings were 5
to 6 per cent. The offerings OF money
were very large to leading domestic
bankers. The Foreign exchanges were
strong on moderate transactions, actual
business at 1851 less / for prime bankers
90 days sterling 1881 less | l6 for good
bankers lO95 to ITO for good to prime
sight bills and ll0s for cable transfers.
Gold lower in the morning aud higher
in the afternoon; prices ranged from
ll7s 10 ll7I; closed ll7i.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-05-16
New York Market.

NEW YORK, May Id.
FL0UR-Market for state and
western is a shade frmer with good
inquiry S. 90@6 40; for superfiue state;
Z O097 40 for extra state; 7 As
@7 so for choice do; 609S 80 for
fancy do; 5 S5@6 40 for superfiue ives.
tern; 6 S5@7 40 for common to medium
extra western;7 45@S 40 for choice do;
g 60@l0 50 for common to
choice white wheat western extra; 6 90
al 40 for common to good shipping
brands extra round hoop Ohio; 50@
10 so for trade brands; 7 5099 35 for
common to fair extra st. Louis; and
9 35@l0 SO for good to choice do,
Southern flour more active and frmer
6 35@8 25 for common to fair extra :;
s 30@ll so for good to choice do.
Rye flour is firm with fair inquiry at
4 50@6 90. latter for fancy.
WHEAT-Market quiet and firm,
No. 2. Milwaukee at 81 20.
RYE-Firm at 9S@sl co.
BARLEY-Dull aud unchanged.
C0RN-Rather more steady with
fair inquiry 64@65c for new mixed
western; 66!@67c for old do in store +;
Csc for new southern and 73c for new
white do.
OATS-More steady and 49@53c for
new mixed western; 54956c for white
and 4S@49c for black western.
PORK-Market quiet and without
decided change in price; SlS 25@lS 35
for job lots OF new mess; II so for extra
prime; II 00@l7 so for prime mess.
Beef quiet and steady; 50 00@ll IS for
plain mess II 0O@l3 90 for extra do.
Beef hams dull and nominal at % 00@
33 90. Tierce beef quiet and weak;
l9 00@2l 90 for prime uess; q 0O9
"a 90 for India mess. Cut meats quiet
and firm for boxed shoulders at l29l3
for hams; 7lc for shoulders middlings
dull and prices rule more in buyers
favor at 9ic for long clear.
LARD-Steady at 9B@9-l6 for No !
to prime steam and 9sc 'or kettle rem
dered.
COTTON-Opens quiet and steady
sales OF Is bales, nearly all for spinning,
cold last evening at l3ic for low mid
dlings and l9ic for middIiDg uplands.
PETROLEUM-Quiet and unchang-
ed; 9t@93c for crude and 20c for
refined.
TALLOW-Steady at St@9 l6G.
WHISKY-Quiet at CSC.