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The Portland daily press., 1873-05-22

He occupied nearly an hour in his own peculiar
manner Two verses of the hymn "Work to
d, for Jesus" were then sung by the audience
with fine effect Mr. Wheelwright added
few words concerning the mission work in Sum
day Schools. Mr. G. NJ. Bailey of Winthrop,
was introduced and spoke briefly upon the mis-
sion work at Winthrop. The audience then
sung ''Shall we whose souls are lighted By
this time Prof. Sherman of New York, arrive d
from the Saco meeting, and on taking the plat
form launched at once into his subj ct, which
was SLOW to make our schools more attractive
without sacrificing their spiritual power" The
Professor is man of positive opinions, aud
made some good points. He believed in max
ing the Sabbath Schools as nearly as possible
as attractive as the home ITSELF
The attendance throughout the meeting thus
in the evening in the First Congregational
Church at Saco, Rev. b. NJ FriDk presid ng.
Addresses were made by Mr.. Frink Prof. Sher-
man and Capt. Sturdivant
The executive committee for the ensuing year
was announced in the Methodist Church, Bid
deford, as follows: At Large, r. w. Woodbury.,
o. NJ. Cousens; Church Representation, Z. Nj.
Bailey, Rufus Deering, Alden Baker, g, L.
Randall, David Cargill, William Jacobs j. s.
Wheelwright, Cyrus Sturdivant, Rev. A. Bry-
AIT, Rev. c. Penney, Prof. Angel, A. S. Ladd
This forenoon addresses will be made by Rev.
E. w. Porter, on the "Model Superintendent"
J.E. Butler, on "More Efficient Teachers;" Rev
G. w. Gle on the SUNDAY School Text Book
In the afternoon Rev. G. G. McCully on "Sun-
day School Literature;" Rev. w. H. Gilbert on
''The Bible and the Times" Mrs. M. M. 7.
Ludden on "Infant Classes followed by re-
ports of committees, etc. In the evening the
closing exercises of the convention will take
Mace
The Portland daily press., 1873-05-22
THE MODOC WAR.
A Battle at Au,eIope Creek.

SAN FRANCISCO, May GA dispatch receiv-
ed at Yreka states that The Modocs left the lava
beds about two days after the attack or Capt
Jackson's force. The last stronghold is aban-
doned. Capt Jack is making his way towards
the Pitt river Indians The Warm Spring In
dams and the troops under Perry and Has
brouck are pursuing them. 1t is reported that
quarrel has broken out among the savages, two
thirds declaring they will fight no longer An
other dispatch states that the MOdocs are scat
tered through the country. A battle was fought
at Antelope Creek on Monday. Hasbronck over
hauled the Modocs and lively fight ensued IN
the hills close to Fairehild's. The Modocs were
driven southwark on the Ticnor road towards
the tmbeled buttes. Five Modocs are reported
killed in the battle and ten squaws and papoos-
es captured. The troops Tuesday were hurry
ing towards Van Bremers still in pursuit OF
the Modocs.
A later dispatch received at Yreka this after
noon states that the Modocs are still going to-
ward the Pitt River country. Trails have been
discovered showing that the Modocs and fltt
River Indians have been in constant commune
cation 1t is believed that the latter are with
Capt Jack now. The Pintes are out of their
country also Twenty-Five were seen in Surprise
Valley, but suddenly disappeared 1t is report
ed that large quantities of ammunition have
been sold to the Pitt River Indians. Several
councils were held by them at which their atti-
ude was threatening Old "Shame Head"
tells them they must fight or go to the reserva-
tiOn
The Portland daily press., 1873-05-22

To-NIGHT's CoNCERT.-The concert to be
given at the City Hall this evening, by the An
na Starbird Concert Company, will probably be
the last grand affair of the kind of the season.
Our citizens have had a more than usually fine
variety of musical entertainments during the
past winter, and those directly engaged in them
cannot complain of a want of patronage and
appreciation. Indeed our-cIty has of late years
won wide reputation for its taste and discrim-
init on n musical matters, and in consequence
attracted hith9r the best ia ent in the country,
and 1T is not too much to exl ect that the public
will round the winter campaign by a full and
appreciative house on the present occasion.
Many who heard Miss Starbird at her first
grand concert given here in her native city af-
ter her return from Italy, wanted to hear more
from her, and will avail themselves of the pres
ent opportunity; and the high repute of her as
sociates, some of whom have never before pre-
sented themselves to Portland audience, de-
mands corresponding acknowledgment
Further, let the people bear in mind that not
only will they show their apprecia ton of Miss
Starords transcendent abilities by according
to her full house, but will in the same degree
contribute to that most noble of all our chari-
ties, the building of the Maine State Hosnital
Need we say more? .--
The Portland daily press., 1873-05-22

GENERAL CONFERENCE of Congregational
Churches of Maine will be held with the Con-
gregational Church in Gorham, commencing
Tuesday, June oath 1873, at 9 o'clock A. M.
All persons who desire entertainment during
this meeting are requested to address: Stephen
Hinckley, Esq, Gorham, Me-, before the Sd day
of June.
Soon after that date those making such ap-
plication will receive cards Of invitation to the
families in which they are to be entertained:
Every person who receives such a card should
Urite to his h st during the week ending June
18th and state whether it is still his intention
to come.
to any who shall not comply with the above
suggestions.
The usual arrangements for reduction of
fares on railroad and steamboats, lines may be
expected
STEPHEN HINCKLEY,
Chairman of Committee of Hospitalities
Gorham, Me-, May IL, 1873. d&w
The Portland daily press., 1873-05-22

LANDsLnE.-Late yesterday afternoon re-
port prevailed in town that big land slide had
occurred some five miles out, on the Scarboro
road. No particulars were given, but it was
left to be inferred that the destruction of prop
erty was great. and that some damage to life
and limb had resulted. Of course PRESS re-
porter was detailed to view the scene of the dis
aster, and bring back full and detailed report
of the affair. The reporter started on his mis-
sion, interviewing every person he met, but OBJ
tanning no Information of the great landslide.
Everybody appeared to be profoundly Ignorant
of anylsuch catastrophe, though one man, stupid
beyond his fellows, insisted that the reporter
was abiding to the big landslide at Cumber
land Mills some three years ago. Finally, just
as he was giving up all hope of an item, he ell
countered very prettyIand very sensible yonng
lady, who informed him where the much sought
for land slide was, on the banks of Bradley's
stream, about m lie west of Saccarappa. The
reporter hasteued to the SPOT and discovered
that about half an acre of pasture land belong
ing to John Best of Westbrook, had precipita-
ted itself into the stream, leaving a particular
ly large and ugly chasm, Is feet deep in its
place. The bed of the stream for 200 feet in
length was thrown up to height of IL feet, and
of cou.se the water had forced new channel
round it. About twenty pitch pines stoodb a
erect in the centre of the stream, little looking
as if they had just undergone May moving.
The sound stump of tree, two feet IN dame
ter, was split completely through, one half re-
manning on the edge of the chasm, the other
half taking its station in the stream. The
chasm is about 200 feet one way, and Ito the
other. The land is pasture ground and is of lit
tie value. There was nothing upon it to be de-
stroyed except the pitch pines and a few blue
berry bushes, Coming 20 the conclusion that it
must have been moving scene, the reporter
retraced his steps thinking still of the girl he
left behind him.
The Portland daily press., 1873-05-22
NEW YORK.
Gov. Dix's Reasons for yctoins the Pro-
hibition Bill

Gov. Dix's Reasons for yctoins the Pro-
hibition Bill.
NEW YORK, May 81 Gov. Dix vet1es the
local prohibition bill on the ground that it re-
stric's the freedom of choice of the communi-
ties, and cOmpels them either to permit the sale
of ardent spirits or prohibit the sale of lighter
beverages and also because no limit is specified
to the number who may engage in the ira ffic.
He favors local option but not in the restricted
sense which the bill provides.
Various Matters
The argument against the extradition of
Macdonald, the alleged Bank of England for
ger, is in progrers before Commissioner Gut
man.
A motion was made in the Supreme Court
to-day to place the suit of Alvin Miller to re-
cover $4,000 from Bowles Bros, against Nathan
Appleton, he being u special partner; also a
motion that judgment be entered against the
other defendants ON the ground that their an
swer is frivolous l4r E
A special panel of $50 jurors was drawn to-
day for the trial of VIM. M. Tweed. s
rain storm commenced here this after
noon. ~
The trial of Thos, Moran for the murder of
his wife commenced in Brooklyn to-day.
King, the murderer of O'Neil, is rapidly re-
covering his health, and his trial will take
place soon. ssusa
Baptist Anniversaries.
ALBANY, N. Y, May 81 The Baptist ami
versary meeting continued in session to-day.
At the Missionary Reunion resolutions wera
adopted to increase the force in Tndi ia by send
ing out ten Lew missionaries. Collections are
to be taken up in all the churches to meet the
expense for this purpose, and also for paying
the present deficiency of $4,000.
The report of the Home Mission was read,
giving much satisfaction The receipts in 1863
for missi binary work were $4,000, and for 1873
$104612.
The Women's Baptist Missionary Society
met with closed doors. 1t is learned, however,
that their receipts for the year were 800, 1853.
The special object Of these the society is christian
The Portland daily press., 1873-05-22
y following were the quotations of Government

Providence Print Market.
PROvIDEN. E, May 21.-Printing Coths-market
shade lower with light sales at 81 a 6sc for GAS
standard and extra.
The Portland daily press., 1873-05-22
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

Five thousand emigrants arrived in New
York Tuesday.
A company of California volunteers to fight
the Modocs is to be raised by j. G. Burgess of
Yreka, Gen. Schoheld having promised to ac-
cept its services.
board of officers has selected the Spring
field breach-loaders for the United States SER
vice.
A notorious lobbyist was put out of the Sem
ate library at Albany, N. Y, by the Sergeant
alarms Tuesday on the ground that he had no
business there. The affair caused much excite.
ment.
Three men of the American schooner Mary
A. Taylor left the vessel at White Haven, N
s., in small boat to go shooting, and it is sup
posed capsized in the breakers. Their hats and
coats were picked up but the bodies have not
yet been recovered.
The FIRE at the Drummond colliery is extin-
guished. AT st. John. N. b., $1,000 have been
colled in aid of the sufferers.
William Nellens, the man who fell beneath
the cars at Portsmouth, N. H., tuesday died
yesterday. He will be buried by the Grand Ar
my Post.
A memorial signed by nearly 1000 women
ing system in practice in st Louis was present.
ed to the city council Tuesday night.
The Providence Herald announced its discon.
tinuance Wednesday IN )rning. The daily was
stared in lS49, and the weekly in 1928.
A dispute arose from game of cards in Ida
Valley, Nebraska, the 18th inst, and rough
named George Chllds shot and killed two by
ISLANDERS. He was then instantly killed by one
of the lookers-on.
The French cable is repaired.
The funeral of Gen. Candy will take place at
Indianapolis Friday.
The President has directed the departments
of the government to be closed on the 30tb inst.
in order to enable the employees to participate
in the decoration of soldiers. graves.
The viceregents of the Mt Vernon Associa-
ton have elected Madame Berghmans regent in
place of Miss Cunningham. The proceeds of
the endowment funds are to be held lnviolate,
| and the interest alone used TO defray the ex-
| penses of the association.
The proprietor of the gun store in New Or.
leans. entered by mob on the 9Th of March,
sued the city, claiming $40, 900 damage Judge
Durrell decided that the city had no police I'M
der its control at the time, and was, therefore,
not responsible.
The Portland daily press., 1873-05-22
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Review of Portland Markets,

WEEK ENDING May q, 1878.
Ihere mas not been so mu"h activity in wholesale
circles the past week as there the week previous
STILL the business ansactions I'VE been very fair
The complaint is general in large cities especially
New York and Boston, that the Spring trade has not
come up to the expectations of wholesale dealers.
The reverse is true If this city, as the trade ha been
larger than was anticipated, thus far The fiuctua-
lions In prices of merchandise have been very slight
the most Important one being the advance on salt
Inc money market is rather easy and there is no
trouble IN obtaining loans good securities or in ne
gouatlng prime paper. Gold advanced du ing the
week 20 Ilet, out on Thursday it dropped to 117s9
ll7s. Wednesday, 2lst, the rates were 17t017s.
Apples are in good supply, and the choicest fruit
brings $495 " Dbl; dried apples are dull. Beans
are without change Butter is in better supply and
prices have dropped off to 30935c the latter price for
choice Vermont. Cheese is little lower Cod is
steady Coffee is very firm. Cooperage is in light
stock, with large demand for molasses hid shocks
and heads, which are higher. Copper is steady.
Cordage Is without change. Drugs and dives are
s sy with alight advance on opium. Duck is
steauy Win large demand for Por land goods Dry
Gus are nrm Tor all standard manufactures anil
the sales are large. Fish are verv firm: fine new
cd bS coming IN anu two or three fares have arv
quiet and seady Grain is in good supply and corn
Is &c lower than our last weeks quotations Hay is
NohoOIucLCo Oi Jne export demand fall
Ing on and prices are lower for pressed dealers de-
Gnng 70 pay over SIS for prime lots. Iron is firm
Lard is lower. Leather is steady Lime is uuc .ang-
ed; Lumber is in good demand for Shipping and
prices are very firm. Matches firm at 81 95 for
Star Molasses is steady with moderate demand
for grocer grades. Nails unchanged. Naval
Stores are quiet. Oils are steady with Sight reuc-
ton linseed Paints steady aid without
change Plaster is ieaiy at So tor white and so rs
for blue Produce is slightly tive; there is not
much rmness for potatoes, and they are selling at
709sOc; eggs are selling at 16a,Sc in Its. Provi-
sions are mo- SO active; beefis steady but pork
little off. Sal has advanced 25c in consequence Of
the high price of gold and high rates for freight.
Seeis are unchanged, though the demand has fallen
of in measure Sugars lower, and Forest City
granSulated j. now selling at 1a1lsc and co
cording to grades, and find good market. Teas are
steady and quiet. Tins re not quite 50 firm for
plates Wool is dull but there are no changes to be
noted in prices.
FREIGHTS.-The demand vessels for Cuba is
not very brisk, though rates are full as hig the
masters generally hold g back on account of the
lateness Ut the season. Several charters have been
made IF River Platte. The barks Emma Parker,
unswi:k, and Charles Fobes, have been taken at
$23 (goD and per cent. primage for lumber Coast
wise freights are dull and unchanged.
The Portland daily press., 1873-05-22
Ohio Republican State convention.

COLUMBUS. O., May 21-The State Republic
can Convention reassembled and James Monroe
was chosen President The following ticket
was nominated: For Governor, E. Moves;
lrenomnated); Lieut. Governor Alphonzo Hart;
Supreme Judge, long term, VIM. White ire
nominated); for short term, Walter F. Stone,
lrenominated>; Attorney-General, John Little;
Comptroller of the Treasury, VIM. s. Wilson,
(renominated); for member of board of public
works, Philip Hersey. (renominated). The res
olutions adopted reafirm the principles of
the party as heretofore expressed 10 its conven.
tions, express confidence in President Grant and
his administration, favor rigid economy in
the State and National Governments,
pronounce against granting public lands to cor
porations favor cheap transportation and declare
that the people must be protected against all
improper and arbitrary use of the growing
power of railroad and other corporations, de-
nounce all Credit Mobilier transactions con-
domn the Congressional back pay law and de-
maud its repeal, welcome the oppressed of all
nations to our shores, and recommend such
notifications Of the naturalization laws as
will materially shorten the time of probation
before voting. 1-fa
The Portland daily press., 1873-05-22

Jfr Editor.-The friends of temperance and
good order in our city have reason to express
their approval of the City Marshal and the pc
lice force, IN their efforts to move from our
streets that unfortunate class who are slaves to
depraved appetite. and thereby are rendered
nuisances. But when we read in the morning
press that 1.-THE police had busy time vester
day picking up drunkards, they attended to
nicipal court of he fines and Imprisonment of
the drunkards it causes a feeling of sadness and
shame We are led to inquire, has the Sheriff
and his special deputies appointed for the spe-
cial duty of closing these miserable rum dens
which infest our city? Have they done their
duty nobly? Are not these fruitful sources of
crime aud misery carrying on their uhhal.owe
trade in strong drink with perfect indifference
TO law and special Deputy Sherlffs? And will
the community look on with Indifference and
witness the increase of intemperance in this
evil? " ~ ~ 49,
The Portland daily press., 1873-05-22

ponr1ANp WATER CoNPANY.-There was
,,,ootino of the bond-holders of the Portland
Water Company in Boston yesterday ana the
officers of the same. The special committee on
the petition of the Company for city aid met
last evening, where arrangements were made
TO obtain an accurate statement of the condi-
t;on and wants of the corporation. We under
stand that among the contemplated improve
ments of the Company is the lining of the tun
mel through the ledge on its line with brick, to
prevent surface water from entering through
the seams in the rock, and to extend the pro-
lection of the erifice at the Lake into the wa
ter hundred feet for similar purpose. 1t is
understood that the Company will ask for Sill,
900 a year for five years, in addition to the 3d.
900 it now receives from the city.
The Portland daily press., 1873-05-22


NEW YORK, May 21-Eveung---Cotton more and
unchanged; sales 2S42 bales; Mddling uplanls l9ac
Flour quiet and slightly in buyers favor sales TO-,
10 50; western O. @ 10 80; Southern at 80 q ii So
Wheat fair active and q CENTS lower saes " 900
M sPrDg % 81 w shae
70 900 bush; Mixed Western 81 q 63c; old do 6S
afoat Oats quiet and Unchanged new Western
Mixed at sic; White Western So a 561c sales IS 900
bush. Beef dull. Pork steady; new mess II on "a
IT %. Laro steady at 116 a 9sc. Butter guet and
weak; Ohio 20 q 26c; new State p q 33c. Wbiskey
is rer at CSC. Rice is steady at u "a SIC Sugar is
firm; refining a@ Ssc. Coffee strong; Rio al III a
19lc 10 Gold. MoIasses unchanged; New Orleans 81
g Soc Naval StoresL;spirits Turrentine dull and
ed Petroleum is dull; crude 81 az DC; refined 10 a
191c. Tallow more active at 81 a DC.
Wool quiet and unchanged; domestic fleece at 80
Freights to Liverpool are firm; Grain, per steam, at
Cd.
CHICAGO, May 2t.-Flour quiet and unchanged
2 Spring regular closed at 304 spot; seller June
27a; No Spring sold at 22l q %; reiected1 OIL.
Corr dull s and No Mixed at sc on
36Ic Oats steady; No at size on spot seller june
SIC; rejected 90 q 29ac. Rye dull and lower; No 2
and dropping at 7sc for No Fall Whisky steady
at 9Oc. Provisi ns-Pork dull and declining at Is 30
on spot Is 60 seler June; Is 90 seller July. Lard
dull and dropping; s Is @ 65 seller June. Bulk
Meats dull and declining; shoulders s. a 6A loose;
short rib middes 81 SIC on spot 81 Sc for seller
july Bacon stealy. Do safes.
Lake Freig,ts-Wheat to Buffalo bid 81 asked ;
Corn to Kingston H.
Recepts-1l 900 bbls -four, SO 900 bush wheat. e6 :
900 bush corn 1000 hush oats, 5000 bush rye 1000
bush barley, co. 00U hogs.
Shipments130 900 opls -four Sc, 900 bush wheat, 1s1-
900 bus, corn 900 bush oats, 600 bush rye 900
b1sh barley, 5000 hogs.
CiNCiNNATl. May 21.-Butter steady. Provisions
Pork dull and held at II 90 q II 10. Lard-steam at
Sac kettle at &c. Bulk Mea quiet sales of shoulders
at 6Ac clear sides al SIC cash and buyer MAY; clear
sides held at SIC. Bacon dull bbing sales al rae
for shoulders; sides at 81 q 9lc demand an tc lower
Whiskey firm at 88c. ~ ,-f-4r---.7 : - ~
iol EDO. May 21.-Flour in fair demand anil fr,,,
at 30 q co. Wheat dull and lower; sales IF wh;ta
Wabash 90; extra White Michigan OIL: N :, / Wh;to
at 80; No Red IS; No2 do on spot / n: seii.r
june ~; rejecte Vat 46. Corn is dull and sbaJe
lower; nigh Mixed 454c on spot; seller ,June z6c
s'iler July e63c seller Aug 474; low Mixed 45c: Vel
low 46c; White 52c; damaged &c. Oats are dull and
declining at 40c; Ne a 39ic for Michigan
.. Lake Frelghts dull-to Buffalo 81 a &c; to Oswego
81 g &c; to Kingston &c.
Kecep.s.0,OOo bbs flour, coon bush wheat. 5000
bush corn, 2,000 bush oats
Shpments-0O0O bbls flour, 10, 900 bush wheat 2;ooo
bush corn, 1000 bush oats.
CHARLEsroN, May 2l.-Cotton steadier; Mddhng
uplands 173c.
+. SAVANNAH, May 2i.-Cotton dull; Mio''ine up
lands at 1Ste
MOBILE. May 81 cotton quiet anu ''o"u!' Nio-
ding uplands 17lc.
New ORLEANS, May zo'-oo''oi s'0"oer' hiu-
ding uplands 1s4c. ----,
The Portland daily press., 1873-05-22
MASSACHUSETTS,.

Veto Observation-Disclosures ON Tour
Arrest.
BOSTON, May 2.-After a loag debate, the
House this afternoon refused to pass the Lee &
New Haven railroad bill over the Governors
veto by vote of ~ yeas to I16 nays
Gilmore, of Jubilee fame, and his celebrated
band will give concerts in Detroit, Toledo Buff
falo, Syracuse. and other western cities in June
on their return from the Chicago Festival.
Frank E. Smith, charged with em5ezzling
$1,000 to $4,000 in Chicago, has been arrested
in Boston and delivered over to the authorities
of Illinois on a requistion from the Governor
of that State.
The Portland daily press., 1873-05-22
WASHINGTON.
Judge Chase,s Will.

WASHINGTON, May 21.-Th will of the late
Chief Justice Chase was filed to-day in the
Office of Register of Wills for the District of
Columbia: 1t is dated the 10th of November,
1870, and is as follows:
l nominate HI. j. Cooke, of the district of
Columbia, to be the sole executor Of this my
last will end testament. After the payment of
all just BITS. make the following requests:
The interest on $1,000, at per cent, to nv
neice Jane Aud during her life, and if her
daughters survive her the principal thereof to
be paid to them equally; $4,000 to WILDE rforce
University; $4,000 to Dartmouth College;
whatever sum may be due to me by my late
brother, Edward Chase OF Lockport, N. Y,
to be RENTED to his widow aud administrative;
the picture of Chief Justice Marshall, present.
ed by members of the bar and other citizens of
New York to the United States for the use of
the Supreme Court; the residue of my estate
to be distributed in equal parts to my two
daughters commit my soul to God in
Christ Jesus our Saviour through the Holy
Spirit.
(Signed) S. c. CHASE.
The will was to-day admitted to probate and
record, and the executor qualified and gave
bonds 10 the sum of 800, 900. The bond covers
the estimated value of the personal property of
deceased. The remainder of the estate, con-
sistipg of real property, is estimated to be
worth $150,000.
The Advisory Board of the Civil Service
Commissioners at the session to-day, elected
Dorman B. Eaton chairman. There was a
general discussion on civil service affairs but
no other business of importance. The board
will be in session several days.
Prediction.
The Evening Star sa, with reference to the
accident of the Arbtic adventurer, as it appears
III its telegraph columns to-day: "The suspected
p inaSnhg of Capt. Hall recalls prediction
person 'e ;n the sailing Of the expedition by
persr s.. character that Capt Hall would
tho gu, aiive, but would fall victim to