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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-09-10
NEW YORK.
The Bond FOrgeries.

NEW York, Sept. 9.-This forenoon the
counsel for Clement Ruther, one of the Wall
street brokers victimized by the Central Rail-
road bond forgeres, obtained an attachment
against 81, $50 deposited by James NJ. johnson
as trustee in the name of bis mother, and who
has been indicted by the Grand jury for COM
plicity in the forgeries.
ExMayor Hall resumed his application to
Judge Fancher this morning for an order that
the examination of James NJ. johnson, COM
mitted by Judge Bowling on charge of being
implicated in the great Central Railroad bond
forgeries, be proceeded with Judge Fancher
said 1t appeared to him the prisoners were
committed by public prosecution for grave
offence, he could not take notice of the exami-
nation before a magistrate.
Mr.. Hall-Then L make a motion to admit
this man to bail.
Mr. Allen said he should have time to bring
in several, among them fifteen new indictments
against johnson.
Mr.. Hall said he should apply tomorrow for
an order to have the prosecutor, Banks, exam
ined in conrt and the names of the other wit
nesseS furnished.
His Houor gave notice that be would apply
to have the witnesses against Yates examined
on the question of bail.
Participant in a Duel Released.
This morning, in the Court of Oyer and Ter
miner, writ o. certiorari was taken ont by
Elk Judge Fullerton in the case of Augustus
w. Classon, alleged to have been one of the
seconds in the Gray Heckscher duel, aud who
was committed for contempt for refusino TO an
swer questions put by the Grand jury. The
order of committal specified that said A w
Classon be committed, until he answered.
Judge Fancher to-day discharged the order of
commitment on the ground that it ought to
have specified for time not exceeded thirty
days.
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by TELEGRAPH,
MATTERS in MAINE.
Especial to Press.l
SAnernef Returns.

SKowHEGAN. Sept. 9.-SomeIset gives Ding
ley about four hundred majority. Republican
county officers all elected, except Sheriff; Clap
ham (Liberal) is probably elected Knowlton
is elected Representative from Skowhenan by
about one hundred majority. Dr. Robbins
(Liberal) is also elected Representative from
Norrdgewock, sc.
Returns from 1JS Towns.
AUGUSTA, Sept 9.-Official returns have been
received at the Kennel Journal Office from
one hundred and fifty-eght cities, towns and
plantations, whose aggregate vote is a., 9S5.-
Dingley receives 1854 votes, Titcomb 1929
and Williams 764. Dingley's majority 6,9S3.
The same towns last year gave total vote
of q, 749, of which Perham received 1,052 and
Kimbali 3O,697 Perhams majority 1885
1t is probable that the vote will be about 3d.
600 less than last year, and that Dingley's ma
ority will be o,tw46n 1000 anl $1,000 S.
The Doubtful County.
BDDEFoRD Sept. 9.-The Republican ma,
ioritv in York county is not less than 400.
This will do for doubtful county
ITO Associated Pressl
Knox County Mixed.
RocKLAND, Sept. 9.-ReturDs received here
to-day make it certain that Moses Webster, the
Republican candidate for Senator has been re-
elected, while the Democrats have elected the
ranging from so to $50.
Launching.
BELFAST, Sept. 9-Launched from the yard
of c. P. Carter & Co., the schooner A. W. Ell,
lis, 225 tons, owned by parties in this city.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
MASSACHUSETTS,.
The Republican Convention.
The Evening Before the COnflict-Gen
Butler DeIegate-No Butler Meeting.

WORCESTER, Sept 9.-The Republican State
Convention to nominate candidates for G lover
nor and State officers will meet in this city to-
morrow.
All day long increasing trains have been
crowded with delegates and prominent politi-
cans from all parts of the State, and tonight
the city is full of STRANGERS.
The State Central Committee met early this
morning and will probably be in session nearly
all night, hearing and deciding upon the claims
CT contesting delegations Their report will be
presented to the Con1eution in the morning.
The canvass just closing has been the most ex-
citing canvass that has ever been held in Mass
achusetts. The opposing candidates are VIM.
b. Washburn, the present incumbent,and Gen.
Benjamin f. Butler.
Gen. Butler, who is a delegate from Glou-
cester, arrived this afternoon and has taken up
his quarters at the Bay View House.
The Butler faction engaged Mechanics Hall,
the largest hall in the city, for this evening, but
contrary to general expectation, no meeting
was held and the hall has not been opened
The Convention will meet at IL O'clock and
organize by the choice Of ex-Gov Bullock of
this city as chairman, John D. B Cogswell
chairman of committee on crede ltials, and ex-
Gov. Claflin chairman Of committee Oh resou-
tions The names of Hon. Geo. +. Hoar, mem.
Der of Congress from this district, and Chas.
Hale OF Boston, will appear on the commit
tees.
The list of delegates received at the Spy Of
flee up to l o'clock this morning foot up for
Washburn 615, for Butler 46l, doubtful o.
There are yet unheard from four towns entitled
to seven delegates
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THE VIENNA CONCERT SwINDLER ARRESTED
1t will be remembered that week or so ago.
a man who gave his name as Emil Eismah
came to this city and engaged Music Han 1or
an exhibition of the Vienna Lady Orchestra.
He put out his bills and posters, to be paid tor
when the troupe arrived, ran up board Dill
and engaged extensively in advertising the
troupe in the daily papers. On the evening OF
the exhibition no troupe appeared and pur-
chasers of tickets concluded they were ''out''
the value of their pasteboard Eisman had
left the city on that afternoon. Upon compar-
ing notes the next day it was found that the
total of his swindling operations amounted to
about S400.e 1t was determined to have him ar
rested if he could be found. Instructions were
given to Sheriff Parker to that effect. 1t was
soon afterwards ascertained that the man had
gone to Passport where he had wife, Her
father kept hotel there and it was thought
that Esman was stopping there. Sheriff Par
ker tele9raphed to Marshal Kicker of EastIort
to arrest the man, but was answered that he
could not without o warrant. Meanwhile the
matter was brought before the Grand Jury
who found an Indictment against him, AND
Sherig Parker left for Eastoort. The man
was soon discovered and arrested by Marsha
Parker who found that the Eastport Sheriff
was not inclined to lend a helping hand. He
was brought to this city, and is now lodged in
Jail. He takes his arrest coolDy and is quite
reticent.
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FOREIGN.
Spanish Affairs.

MADRID, Sept. 9.-There has been some mod
lncatlon in the ministry since its announcement
yesterday morning. Senior Berges, who was
hrst named for Minister of Justice, has been
appointed Minister of Public Works instead of
Senior Cervera and Senior Debris received the
portfolio of Minister of Justice.
Gen. Martinez Campes has relinquished the
command of the.Repubican land forces besieg-
ing Cartagena and been placed in command of
the troops in Valencia. Gen. Salcedo succeeds
Gen. Campes as commander of tine forces be-
fore Cartagena
Vice Admiral Sir Hastings Velverton, COM
manding the British squadron in the Mediter-
ranean, has Informed the government be VIII
surrender the frigates Yittora ard Almansea,
now held at Gibralter. if a crew of 800 men is
placed OIL each vessel.
Thus far twenty-seven general officers have
LETT the government service because the militia
ry laws are not enforced
BARCELONA Sept. 9.-Tbe Republican Gar
rison at Olaf, Genona, has been reinforced and
no apprehensions are now felt of the capture
OF the town by Carlsts.
A regiment of government troops stationed
at Berga mutnied yesterday and compelled its
o1ncers to leave the city.
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Fine WOOleDs. Furniture, &C., ut
Auction.
MeSsrs. Rollins & Bond

CLOSING their business in Portland. will offer by
~ auctl N on TUESDAY, September 10th, at 10
o'clocx A. W.. the Stock and Furni in Chambers
No 900 Middle street, used IN their fine Custom ailor-
ing Business, consisting of Beavers Chnebillas, Ire
Tailor Trimmings etc. in lots to suit also large
French Plate Mirror, Show Cases, B. W. Desk, Cut
ting Board. Counter, Patent Press Machine, Stoves,
rons B. w. Marble Top Chamber Seit. lot Of FuIni-
lure, sc. This will be fine opportunity to lit out in
above goods.
r. D. BAILEY a. co, Auctioneers.
setQtd
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Municipal Court.

BEFORE RECORDER KIDDER.
.TuEspAy..-Wm. Burke and VIM. Quall, 1or al
fray. Fined So each and costs.
Thomrs H. Ward. Intoxication and disturbance
ined SIS and costs.
CHARLES Ieayitt Intoxication. Fined SIS and costs.
Paid. m,
Richard King. Intoxication and disturbance. Inlr-
ty days in City House of Correction.
Charles Sylvester. Common drunkard. Inlr'y
days in City House of Correction
Henry Quincy. Common drunkard. Thirty days
in City House of Correction.
Hiram H. Hamilton. For taking horse IN hsn-
ways. Ordered to recognize in the sum OF szuo ior
appearance at Superior court, January term, 1874.
Leonard Valentine. Assault and battery. ordered
60 recognize TO the State with suretes in the sum Of
s2co for appearance at Superior january term
1874.
John s. Green. Fast driving on streets Fined
SO and costs. Paid.
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Brief .BOftings.

The grand Jury rose yesterday. They found
la indictments, "a of which were liquor cases.
Two inches and 63-100 of rain fell in this city
during the month of August AT mindlght on
the 9th, the thermometer stood at 54 degrees,
the lowest during the month, In this month
Tins far one inch of water has fallen. Yester-
dav morning at sunrise the thermometer indI-
Gated 48 degrees.
The NJ L. A. will begin their regular meet
Jugs for debate October 4th.
The Ogdensburg train ran over an OK near
White Rock station yesterday.
The brig Agenora 451 tons burthen, belong
ING to this city and owned by Capt. Benz Web
ster and others, went ashore at Cape Jack, n.
S., during the late gale, but has since been got
off and is being repaired The damage done
to her was trfing.
In the office of one of our Commercial street
merchants is kept canary bird which appears
to have contracted singular disease in the
legs. 1t is unable to walk stand upon its
feet. The legs seem to be paralyzed. Other
wise the bird is we'll
The Longshoremen leave to-day for the La
chine races. IL is anticipated that a large mum
her of B,,ston and New York sports will be
nrpSPnf.
states tina, their state rooms are mostly engag-
ed ahead
The corporators of the Casco Mannfactur-
ing Company held meeting at the banking
room of j. B. Brown & Sons; Monday atter-
noon. and it was decided to accent the vote ct
the city exempting the corporation from CaAa-
ton.
Ira Tibbets, esq.,, of Knightsville, died yes
terday at the age of 20 years. He was well
known in this city where for many years he
formerly resided.
Charles E. Munson was bound over yesterday
at the United States Commissioners Court, on
the charge of smuggling
Prominent Eastern and Maine Central OIL
Gals are in consultation in this city.
In the District Court yesterday in the case of
Charles E. Jose assignee, vs. George o. Tobey
bill in equity to set aside mortgage a verbal
opinion was delivered in favor of the plaintiff.
Putnam for plaintiff and Baker of Augusta for
defendant.
The grand jury failed to return an indictment
against young Farweil of Rockland.
The steamer Carlotta will leave here for Bos-
ton to day in charge of tug sent after her.
An engine ran over man yesterday near the
Rolling Mills so report said. 1t was after
xrords discovered that he was under the bridge
at the time at work.
Several of the jrdges of the boat race yes
to-day had a private breakfast at the CONNER
cial House.
At the police station last night there were
two DRINKS.
Mr. and Mrs Nelse Leighton were on tn'
streets yesterday in gay attire, the observed o
all ,>h4ervers. "Gentle Annie" was somewhat
on the an ciUe, vulgarly knows as being OIL
the beer"
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New WORTH s1oclt and Mooney Mar,.e,.

New YORK. Sept. o Nornia0.-M Money at per
cent Gold at 1l2. Sterling Exchange at 1888 a
1881.
NEW YORK. Sept. 0-EUentna.-M Money was at
per cent. during the forenoon but in the afternoon
some German capital wa called in and the rate adj
vanced to 1-64 a 132; later the rate declined to a
per cent, but at The final close per cent. coin
the ruling rate eling Exchange heavy and lower
with the actual business at 1851 1859 for sixty days
aud lO9 q o9a for sight. Custom receipts to-day
S675,UO0. Exports for the week ending to-day S5,-
55e,354; total exports since January S195 ss5 5s1-
Gold f-verish and lower, ranging from 1924 a 11ls,
with frequent fluctuations between these figures
memory of the late Charles A. Lamont The final
sale made at l11s, but afterwards business was
reported. on the rect at 11l5. As far be
ct in ord to sell and at the time 60 short 1t
were from 40 per cent. and 132 for carrying. The
disbursed S251 900. Governments are steady without
special feature. State bonds dull
Various rumors are afoat which affect the stock
circulating damaging reports to the effect that fur
Ware-hOusipg and Security Company. Speculation
to-day devoid of the feverishpess and excl e.
ment that marked the dealings Monday. At times
during the day heavy buying was done and bis had
the effect Of advancing prices beyond the highest of
yester lay, but towards the close uartal reaction
ensued. The changes in a few shares were from "a
u per cent, but the fluctuations generally were onl
from a per cent The market closed steady.
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NJ ore Irregularities.

1t is reported that the troubles of the Ware
house and Security Company were due to its
relations with some of its directors Francis
Skiddy and Sheppard Gardy, both heavy sugar
importers, were directors of the company and
had large amount of paper in circulation,
which was about to mature, and unless some OF
the loans which Were made toSkiddy and Ganay
were taken up they could not meet their obi,
cations A meeting of the directors was called
yesterday. and it was resolved to suspend tenn
porarily on Thursday to take action in the mat
fer
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COUNTY FA1R.-The 3Sth a nnual exhibition
of the Cumberland County Agricultural So
clety will be held at Bridgton on "Wednesday
and Thursday Oct. LIST and 3D. Unusual prep
arations have been made for an extensive ex-
tbitiou. The premiums are the most liberal
offe ~ed by any county organization, and 1t is
really al agricultural fair, with no fast horse
attractions, no pool selling, etc, Hon. george
w. Woodman of this city, will deliver the an
nual address. For further particulars enquire
of Frank Noyes of ibis city, Treasurer, and
Samuel Dingley, Sebago Take, Secretary. Those
DESTROYS to have u pleasant isil trip can do no
better than to attend the Cumberland County
Fair at Brdgton. There will be half fare over
the lines of transpor tation.
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MINOR TELEGRAMS.

Jacob Schonewalf, saloon keeper in New
ark, N. j., Monday, struck jacob Lnthle, his
cartman, heavy blow back of the ear causing
almost instant death
The great council Of the Improved Order of
Red Men Is in session at Wilmington, Del.
There is a large attendance
Ellen Beals of Portsmouth, n H. was found
dead in her bed Tuesday, her death being caus-
ed by her habits of dissipation.
The Rhode Island State Fair is being held at
Providence.
Three persons were killed and twenty injured
by an accident on the South Western Railroad,
near Guilford Eng, Tuesday
A party of Mormon emigrants in Paris are
forbidden to hold religious exercises in that
city.
Several persons testified before the Royal
Commission at Ottawa, yesterday, that they
knew nothing about the Canadian Pacific char
ter, Sir Hugh Allan or anything else improper.
A NATIONAL convention of Catholic total abb
stinence unions will be held in New York Nov.
oth A national badge has been adopted.
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UNITED STATES FISH COMMISSION in
vestigations in connection with the United
States Fish Commission, under the direction OF
the Commissioner Prof. S. f. Baird, and Of
his associate Prof. A. E. Verrell, which have
been going on in our vicinity for the past two
months, have been brought to close, and the
steamer Blue Light, Capt L. A. Beardslee,
commander, left her anchorage at Peak S
Island Saturday morning, for Portsmouth
where she will be laid up in readiness for fur
Their work of the Commission.
The several members of Prof. Baird's Scien-
tific Corps have also left for their several homes,
most of them to resume their duties as profess
sors in colleges. We understand that the re-
suits obtained by the Commission have been in
the highest degree satisfactory. Very valuable
information as to the movement, migration and
habits of the fishes have been secured, as also a
full representation of all the forms of amman
life on this portion of our coast, including many
never before obtained. Very large collections
have been forwarded to Washington and New
Haven, to be subjected to further investigation
aud to be ultimately made up into sets and dis
tributed to the principal museums throughout
the country.
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State vs.. John Sheridan. Appeal from the Munic-
ipa Court upon complaint for search and seizure Of
intoxicating liquors. Defense-that the barrel Of
liquor seized by the officers ale was nothing but
hop beer and of very weak quality. Jury out when
court adjourned.
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CALIFORNIA ELECTION.

Booth Leads i'm the Senatorial G -ntesf.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. S-Bartlett tInd.) and
Roach Dem are known to be elected to the
Senate Roach is an anti-railroad man, and
will probably vote for Casserly for United
States Senator
The closest figuring possible indicates that
Booth will have from 10 to 80 votes on a joint
ballot. He is the growing man in the State
and gains popularity and strength daily.
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SHAw's CoNCERT's.-The first of a series of
four concerts to be given by Mr.. john L. Shaw
in City Hall, will occur tomorrow evening and
will consist of an entertainment by the Port
land Band under the leadership of Mr.. j. Cole
Mr.. Dwyer recently one of the English army
bands, will give clarionette solo. Mrs.
Cloudy (nee Ayer) Messrs. Pencil and Shaw
and Charles Trowbridge basso profundo, will
appear in variety of solos. duets and
trios. The piano will be presided over by Mrs.
George o. Gosse The second of the series will
be given by the Arions under Mr.. Thnrston's
leadership, assisted by the Misses Leavitt OF
this city, aud Messrs Mcclellan Of Bath, and
Hudson of Portland.
The third concert will be given by Chan
dler's new band, assisted Sy the Amp ion
Club Mrs. C. X. Halves tate Miss Fannie
Chander) Miss Alice l. Garlic, and Mr.. John
Morgan.
The fourth and last of the series will consist
of miscellaneous choruses by the Haydn Asso-
citation, Nr. II. Kotzschmar conductor; and
solos by members of the Association.
Tickets can be purchased at Hawes' music
STORE
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Destructive Fire at Havana.


HAVANA, Sept 9-The fire on Saturday night
by which the Plaz& Vaper was destroyed, was
very disastrous. The total loss is variously es
timated at S3,OOO,OOO to $s0O0,000. The inslr-
ance only amounts TO $524.000, nearly all in
English companies Notices were promptly
gwen that the assurances would be paid. Ow-
ing to the rapidity with which the flames spread
three hours the entire square was mass of
ruins. Upwards of $500 people, who occupied
the bui dings, are homeless and nearly all lost
everything. Great distress prevails and already
subscriptions have been started for their reliet,
A large amount is already raised,
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The Nathan Murder.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. S.-John Irving has
made a further statement to detective officer
Lees, in which he insists upon the truth of his
former statement and will swear to it before
the judges of one of the courts tomorrow. Lees
will forward the statement to New York. Irv-
ing says, with proper guarantees for his Safety
in New York, he will produce Nathan's mem
orandum book and bonds taken from the safe
on the night of the murder.
New YORK. Sept 9.-Chef of Police Matsell
while processing to discard the statements of
Irving, the self accused murderer of Nathan,
has been to work with his detectives nvestigat-
ing the matter. Capt. Kennedy had an inter
view with Mrs. Irving Sunday morning. 1t is
asserted that lrving's statement as to the mem
orandum book and its contents are true in every
particular, and that he knows more than he
has told 1t is also said there is a living wit
pess to important testimony sustaining part of
Irving's confession.
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Yellow Fever.

New ORLEANS, 81 pit. A despatch from
the President of the Howard Association and
the Board of Trade of Shreveport to-day to the
President Of the New Orleans Howard Assoc
demic aud increasing, and requests that expe-
rienced nurses be sent there and five physi-
clans.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Sept. "a private des-
patch from Shreveport reports 264 cases OF yell
low lever there.
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The Villa msburg Horror.

The inquest into the circumstances attending
the death of Mr.. Hamil in Williamsburg on
Thursday last were commenced last night.
There is no foundation for the report that Mer-
gan, the alleged murderer, had or was about to
make confession. Several witnesses were ex-
amined, but beyond being on the premises at
the time of the fire and seeing the remains of
the deceased the testimony was of an unimpor-
and were quite unconcerned throughout the
evidence
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1t is stated that number of suits inspired
by Jay Gould will soon be brought against the
Erie Railroad Company and directors person
ally for alleged illegal acts done in connection
with the recent declaration of dividends
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BASE BALL ITEMs.-The Una Club of Charles
town, Mass, is to be here on Friday next to
play game of base ball with the Resolutes of
our city, on the grounds in Deering. The Unas
are the champion junior club of Massachusetts,
and we underst and that the Resolutes have
won one game and lost one with them, and this
game being the rubber" the lovers of the ma
tional game, and especially the friends of the
Resolutes, will all be there, as the game will in
all probability be very close and exciting.
We also learn that the Resdutes start on
Monday next OH their annual tour to Massa-
chuselts to play several of the leading amateur
and junior clubs. We believe the programme
is as follows: Boston Juniors on Tuesday, in
Boston; Warrens on Wednesday, in Worces-
ter; King Phillips on Thursday, in Boston
Beacons on Friday, in Boston. All the games
played in Boston are to be played on the Union
grounds, through the kindness of the Boston
Reds, who have always been very obliging to
the Portland boys when on their visits to Bos-
ton, and we are glad to know that the Reso-
lutes' reputation abroad heretofore has always
been Al both on and off the base ball field, and
it is to be hoped that they may come off with
flying colors this season and sustain the conf
dence of their many friends.