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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-12-09

New York Stock and Money Market.
NEW YORK, Dec. 8-Mornina.-Money7 per cent,
Gold at 1891. Sterling Exchange 1854 q 1884.
NEW YORK. Dec. s-Erenino.-T The Wall street
markets opened quite buoyant this morning, but af-
ter one o'clock there were wide fluctuations under
various rumors and reports from Washington reia-
Money was in demand throughout the day at 7
per cent. ON call The increased activity on the
Stock Exchange made the demand from brokers more
urgent. The daily statement Of legal tender held by
banks has been discontinued.
The following is the Clearing House statement
currency exchanges, sI5,33s62; currency balances
Si1i7,lOs.
Foreign Exchange closed steady at 1881 q 1889 for
for demand. The customs receipts to-day were S3Os
900.
Gold opened at 1904. falling to 1Os but was strong
paid for carrying to-day were7 6, and i32 per cent
The Assistant Treasurer paid out to-day $4,000 on
account of interest and $64 in redemption of 500
bonds. u.
The days business at the Gold Exchange Bank
was as follows:-Gold balances 81 213, 12O; curren-
Contra. Pacific bonds closed at 93a 1884, and Union
Pacific bonds at S3a q "a for rsts, IA q 74a for land
grants. 66i 66a for incomes State bonds stronger
Iell estate has been released from bankruptcy and
contracts settled in such way that collateras will
involved over $12 100000. There is not much doubt
but Grnnell and partners will be admitted to the
Stock Exc shortly as their action
transferring the Lake Shore bonds standing in the
name of George B. Grinnell & Co. The outstanding
legal tender circulation to-day shows decrease Of
SIT 900 since Saturday. This is quite different from
early reports from Washington this morning, when
it was reported that there increase of OOO
900. The Stock Exchange was characterized by the
great buoyancy early in the day, prices advanced q
per cent? but in the afternoon the reaction was a
2i per cent, and in Pacific Mail and Western Union
lower prices touched than at the opening the
sales of Pacific Mail for the day having been at Al a
AZ, 39s 400, 500 a 40 and Western Union 73t q TAI
72s 10, 1871 a 72A Operations were large in these
ash 81 PaU Union Pacific Ncrtb Wssfee and
Ohio and Mississippi. The general market weak in
tone. The sharp advance in money caused heavy
sales to realize profits which, in connection with wal
rumors resulted in downward movement during
the closing hours
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copyright Secured,1
Kriss Krimgle.

NJ G. Palmer, 1872 Middle street, calls atten-
ton to his facilities for making up Christmas
and New Years slippers, and to his large and
complete stock of boots, shoes, rubbers and all
manner of boot gear Mr. Palmer's reputation
for furnishing finished goods and his extraordi-
nary success in giving his customers "perfect
fits have won for him large and constantly
increasing trade. Those who desire easy and
elegant fits, good stock, variety in style, and
low prices, should not fail to call upon him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-12-09

FREE LEcTURE.-Rev. Judge Cotton for
more than 80 years resident of Indiana and
Illinois, will give free lecture tomorrow even
ing, the 10th inst at the Allen Mission Chapel,
Locust street, commencing at half past seven
o'clock. Subject ''The advantages and disad-
yaptages of the East and West contracted"
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

Accident.
Boston, Dec 81. p. Sumner one of the
Selectmep of Brighton, Mass, had both legs
cut off to-day in getting off the Fall River
train at Wier Junction, after it had started
from the depot. e.
The Navy Yard.
Great activity continues at the Charlestown
Navy Yard. The Franklin will be ready for
sea in few days. Her sails will be bent to-
morrow and by Wednesday or Thursday she
will go into commission; 1t will require 364
day or two from New York and Portsmouth to
supply the requisite number The Brooklyn
will also require some 400 seamen when she is
ready for sea, which will be about the first of
January.
Seth Adams for many years we'll known
business man of Boston, and with his brother,
the first manufacturer of the Adams printing
press, died yesterday at his residence in New
ton. -...
serious Illness Of Prof. Agassiz.
Prof. Agassiz is lying seriously i'll at his resi-
dence in Cambridge His physician, Dr. Wy
man, spent all last night by the sick bed.
The Case of Mr. Britton.
Mr. Britton, who is State street broker, and
was severely assaulted i'll his office few weeks
since, and the case has created much interest
from the fs ct that Mr.. Britton has positively
refused to divulge the name of his assaiant for
the reason that it would tend to criminate him
self in some way. Mr.. b. has recovered, and
the District Attorney is determined the affair
shall lie investigated, and he brought the case
before the grand jury. The physicians who
were in attendance on Mr.. B. were summoned,
but on the ground that it would be dishOnora-
BILE to divulge professional secrets they refused
to tell what they knew about the affair. Judge
Aldrich decided they must testify, and they
will do so before the grand jury Tuesday. Brit
ton has sworn he did not know who his assail-
ant was, and is now under arrest on charge of
perjury. The case has excited much attention
because of the belief that very interesting de-
velopments may be made if the case comes to
trial
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MINOR KILOGRAMS.

Internal revenue receipts, Monday, $492, 217.
Bishop Armtage died from the effect of a
surgical operation in removing tumor near
the spine.
The Senate Committee has taken no definite
action respecting the confirmation of Mr.. Will
lianis for Chief Justice,
The steamship Scandinavian, from Portland,
arrived at Liverpool, Monday.
Gen. Forrest having offered his services to
Gen. Sherman, in case of war with Cuba, the
partment with the Recommendation that it be
placed on file
The city of Paterson, N. j., has given em-
ployment to 465 men idle by the panic.
The st. James and she Grand Hotels of New
York have been placed in the hands OF receiv-
ers.
George p Westbrock was arrested in New
York, Monday. for having counterfeit u. s.
bonds and plates for printing the bonds of the
st. Joseph railroad in his trunk.
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PERSONAL---VERY.. Hall of Colby University
was in town yesterday.
Major Bundy of the New York Evening
Mail is writing editorial letters to that journal
from Washington. They are very lively and
readable.
s. c. Andrews, esq.,, has removed from Buck
field to this city, where he will pursue the prac-
tice of law at 8S Middle street. Mr.. Andrews
is not only one of the handsomest men in the
State, but one of the most genial and compan-
ionable, and will be a very pleasant addition to
the Cumberland Bar. He has long been well
known as leading member of the Oxford
Bar. ts
D. H. Ingraham, esq, will deliver his lecture
on "Works of Architecture" at South Wind
ham, on Thursday evening of this week, at the
Uniyersalist church.
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PRIsMATIc colors are as natural to ordinary
nebbles as blood is to the human frame,
but the Diamond Lenses" which are manu-
factured from "minute crystal pebbles" are en-
tirely free from them. These lenses are the
product of fusion and the greatest aid to de-
fectve sight yet introduced. Remember the
Diamond trade mark stamped on each pair, and
without which none are genuine. For sale in
Portland only by Messrs. J. A. Merrill q Co..
jewellers.
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THE SACRED Yesterday being the
anniversary of the publication of the Virgin,
was observed in this Catholic diocese by ded-
ication of churches to the sacred heart OF Jesus
AT the Cathedral of the Conception the day
was observed with great pomp and solem-
nifty, Bishop Bacon participating. The Ca
thedral was brilliantly lighted and the music
very fine, the Portland Band being present
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TUESDAY MORNING, DEC. o, 1878,
THE PREss
CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

AUCTION COLUMN.
Dry Goods, &c-F. O. Bailey & Co.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Concert of Sacred Music-City Hall.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Special Notice-Thompson, Leighton q Go.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Longevty-Barnes & O'Brion
The Law Firm-Butler a Fessenden.
A Pleasant Tenement-Wm IL. Jerris.
Musical Presents-Ditson & Co.
S. c. Andrews-COunsellor at Law.
Marked Down-H. Talbot s. Co.
A very carefully selected Stock Hale,
Mrs. s. j. Clough-Fancy Articles.
Boarders Wanted.
len. o. Cram. M
The British Quarterly Reviews.
Grand Trunk Railway of Canada-Old Material.
An lmposter- JAS. w, Wakefield.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Kriss Kringle-M. G. Palmer.
Liebig's Extract of Beef.
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CONGRESS SQUARE.-The ladies of Congress
Square Union begin sale of useful and fancy
articles at the vestry of their church this after
noon The sale continues through this evening
and tomorrow afternoon and evening" The
admission is free afternoons. In the evening
tickets are twenty-five cents. After refresh
ments each evening pleasing and unique enter
tainments will be given.
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IrNocENT-It was stated in our police note
Saturday that Thomas Haskell and John Grlf-
g., wore arrested for stealing $50 from Samuel
Mcdonald, while he was asleep in saloon on
Fore street. In justice to the arrested parties
it should be stated that no evidence was found
against them, and that they were discharged
next morning.
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LYcEUM-A course of lyceums and debates
is to be started at Woodford's Corner. in the
old Methodist meeting house, commencing
Wednesday evening. The question for discus
sion will be:
Resolved, That secret SOC cites whose object is
ostensibly for the public good are in harmony
with the principles which underlie all efforts to
promote the welfare of society.
e H. M. Bryant of Lewiston and w, f. Morrill,
of Deering will argue in the affirmative and A.
J. Chase and H. c. Dixon of Deering. the neg
alive. in addition to the above there will be
select reading, singing. etc. The public are in
uitad
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DoLLIE BlDwELL.-Dolle Bidwell, support
ell by full troupe, opens at Music Hall Tor
short season, beginning to-day. The bill Tor
this evening is "Zoe, the Flower of Louisiana "
Those who have seen the play say it is we'll tit
ted to the display of Dollies peculiar talents.
S eats are now for sale at the box office.
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AN UGLY DoG.-A little daught ter of Mr.
J. S. Fogg. eight years of age. was severely
bitten on the arm last Friday as she was going
to school by vicious dog belonging to a Mr..
Stevens on the corner of Spruce and Emery
streets. The dog bears bad name in the
peighborhood, and has frequently jumped at
neonle passing by and made as if to bite them.
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the NJ c. M. Association course will be given
this evening by ex-Gov Washburr, at the lee
ture room of the Association. HIS subject is
"Some of the Laws of Success" a subject
treated of in a very entertaining and instruc =
tive way. The lecture is free to tho public.
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MAsoNIc.-At the annual election OF fort
land Council of Royal and Select Masters, las
evening, the following officers were elected ioi
tho ensuing year: M. f. King, 7. I. M; Con-
vers o, Leach, r. I. M; R. K. Galley, L M;
Chas, Fobes, Treasurer; Joseph H. Went
worth, Rec; Albion Keith, j. Y. Hodsdon,
John Porteous Com of Finance.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Dec 1.-The Baldwin ex-
petition reports the discovery of what is claim
ed the only practicable route for the proposed
railroad to connect this section OF the country
with the Texas and Pacific Railroad on the Both
parallel. 1t passes through the iron and coal
thence down the Virgin and Colorado rivers
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS in MAINE.

Man Killed i'm New Vineyard.
Especial to Press.l
FARMNGToS, Dec. s.-Saturday as Henry
Hardy of New Vineyard, was driving an OK
team loaded with logs, he slipped in front of
the sled, which run over him, killing him al
most instantly. Mr. Hardy was about 50 years
of age and leaves family.
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ART NoTEs.-A remarkably fine portrait Of
Mrs. George w. Woodman, painted by Miss
Skeele can be seen at Hales. Aside from its
merits as correct portrait the painting is no
ticeable for its artistic execution.
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European Markets.

LONDON, Dec. S-12.3O P. M.-Consols at OH q
so for meney and 924 q 924 for account.
American securities-U. s. 10-4Os, go; New York
Central 774 Erie 3Ss preferred 30.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. s-1.00 P. M.-Cotton quiet and
unchanged; Middng uplands a a Sid; do Orleans
81 sgd; sales - 900 bales including 1000 bales for
speculation and export.
FRANKFORT, Dec 81 P M.-United States s. 2Os.
for the issue Of 1862, at 971.
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LIEBIG's LIQUID EXTRACT OF BEEF does moi
require cooking or warming-Is in the form Of
a Foreign Liqueur. Is composed of Beef Bran
dy and Tonics-Sold by Grocers and Wine
Merchants as a high class Cordial or Liqueul
and by Druggists as superior nutritive Tonic
dc9-1m
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ACCIDENTAL Mrs. Durgin, who lives on
North street, was severely injured Friday by
falling over ladder stretched across the side
walk on Federal street in front of Wilson's tea
store. She is now under the care of the city
physician.
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES

TODAY, at II a. M, F. o. Bailey Co. sell in
Market Square, three valuable horses, sleighs,
pungs harnesses, &c. See auction column.
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New CASTLE, Del, Dec 8.-The bank bur-
glars were to-day sentenced to pay fine OF
S., 900 and costs of prosecution and on Wednes-
day next to stand in pillory one hour and re-
ceive forty lashes each and then suffer impris-
onment for ten years.
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If you are in want of oysters for balls, par
ties, fairs, levees, &C., at lowest market prices,
send your orders to Timmons & Halves, 10 and
16 Market Square, Portland, Me. dc6-6t
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Wholesale Marker,


MONDAY, DEC. s.-The Flour market is very firm
and prices tend upward. The same may be said of
corn, for which there is large demand, while the
stocks, both of -four and cOn small for the sea-
son. Fomily grades of flour are selling at 80 so a
II 50 and inferior grades at Sc 90 a 90. Corn is
selling at SO q s5c for Mixed and So q SIC for Yellow
Sugars are sc higher for Forest City products and
granuated is selling at 1OAc, and coffee crushed at 81
q 1Oac, according to quality Syrups are in good de-
mand at go q soc per gallon. Coffee has advanced
and Rio is sold at 26A q &c. and Java at SO a &c.
Hay is better and dealers paying S1s for prime
pressed, Pork is very firm, but beef is quiet. The
grocery market, in general, is very firm.
Foreign Exports.
LAS TUNAS. Bark Rachael-24OO shocks and
heads, 103, 900 hoops, 50 bbls -four, 8 ties lard.
HALIFAX. Ms. Steamer Chase-2OOO bbls -four
1000 bush malt 160 bbls oatmeal, $50 bush beans
1850 gals Spirits 200 bags four 100 boxes SOAP $50
lbs butter IL sewing machines 1000 lbs tobacco PAT
pkgs merchandise.
ST. JOHN, NIB. Schr Opera-sOO bbls -four.
Foreign Imports.
KEMPT Ms. Schr Bonetta-225 tons plaster to
order.
PICTOU, Ms, Brig Wild Horse-245 tons coal to
j L Farmer.
PICTOU, Ms. Bark Osage-5s3 tons coal to G T
Railway.
WALTON, Ms. schr Andrew sprague-iOo tons
plaster to order.
WELCHPORT, NIB. Schr Queen-lOO, 900 frozen
herring to order.
HALIFAX, Ms. Steamer Chase-6 casks crates
4 pkgs merchandise to Eastern Ex Co. 3 do do to
Swett's Express. do do to j W Jones' 4 cases lio-
uors to Lewis.
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THE THOMAS CoNcERT.-Theodore Thomas
unrivalled orchestra of sixty artists, assisted
by the soloists, Messrs M. w. Whitney and
Louis Lubbock, will appear in the Army & Navy
course at City Hall Thursday evening. Words
of praise are scarcely needed for a concert in
which SO much talent is embraced. We pre-
sent the attractive programme of the evenings
entertainment:
OVERTURE onsecraton of the House.. Beethoven.
Andante Cantabile-ffom the so-called Jupiter
symphony. ...........,.. .MOzart.
Recitative-"And God said, let the waters,''
Ara-"Rolling in Foaming Billows,"
Creation. Hayden
Fantasie-for Violincello ............. ...Servais
Mr.. Louis Lubbock
Rhapsode Hongroise, No. 2.................Lis zt
Intermisson.
Selections-1st Act Lohengrin. Wagner.
Theme and variations Quartette, minor,
String Orchestra.
Song-'I am Roamer," (son and stranger:
Mendelssohn.
Mr.. Myron W. Whitney.
lnytation-A l. Danse.. Weber.
Overture-Carniyal Romain .Berlioz.
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Y. NJ. G. AssoCIATIoN.-The regular month
ly meeting of this Association was held last
evening at its rooms The chief question con-
sdered was in regard to course of lectures
this winter. The committee appointed to see
what talent could be secured, reported the fol-
lowing programme: The first lecture to be de-
lvered December 30th, by Edward jenkins Of
London, second, by Rev. George H. Hepworth
of New York; third by Prof. Townsend of Bos-
ton; fourth, by james T. Fields of Boston; and
the last to be q scientific lecture by Professor
of one of our Maine Colleges.
The report was accepted and each member
instructed to do what he could for the success
of the course. .,
A few slight changes were made in the con-
stitution and bylaws. The time of holding
the annual meeting was changed from October
20 April
The Association incurred quite heavy debt
in fitting up its rooms, and this course is pro-
jected to pay the debt. The course embraces
much talent and cannot fail to be grand sue
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Receipts by Railroads and steam boats
GRAND TRUNK RAILROAD-7 cars sundries. l do
shocks, II do -four do telegraph posts, 1 do ship
knees. do wheels. q do lumber, do for New York,
10 do for Boston do for Bangor 10 do for st john
NIB, 10 do for Halifax, Ms, So do for steamship
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Boston Stock List.
(Sales at the Brokers' Board, Dec. g..
Boston s. Maine Railroad 7s.................1O1
Second Call.
Eastern Railroad ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81
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1t is now stated that the captain Of the Loeb
Earn says that the charges made against the
captain of the Vile du Havre are untrue.
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Henry Shiel will have charge of the new lii
lizard rooms at the United States.
Sir Hugh Allan says that Portland will
continue to be one of the termni of his line of
steamers.
Horses were quite wicked yesterday, and
would PERSIST in running away. That godsend
to local reporters, the Chase colt smashed a
sleigh to pieces, and paid visits to various parts
of the town.
The Army and Navy still have few reserv-
ed seats for the Theodore Thomas concert fol
sale at Rand and Thomes
The Aged Brotherhood holds its final concert
rehearsal at Rossini Hall Saturday evening.
The December number of the international
railway guide, published by Chisholm Bros,
is out.
Upwards of 600 seats have already been sold
for the Aged Brotherhood concert.
A despatch from Savannah, Ca, to the Mer
chants Exchange announces the arrival of the
schooner Nellie Sawyer from Portland with loss
of sails, and of the Charles Sawyer with loss Of
lib boom, main and mizzen topmast, and main
sail.
The fall term of Greedy Institute at Cumber
land Centre opened yesterday with 20 pupils
This is the largest number that has ever attend
ed during the winter term.
Mr. Sheridan informs us that the English
man who called at his shop Thursday and fired
a revolver wanted lemons not rum. Mr. Sher-
idan does not sell liquor.
The steps to the post office and U. s. Cour'
rooms have been covered with plank-a wise
precaution in these slippery times,
A difficult surgical operation was performed
in this city last Friday in the removal of q
large tumor from the neck of Levi A. Leonard,
who lives on Vine street.
A man attempted a disturbance at the
United States Hotel yesterday, because he was
asked to pay for his room in advance. Deputy
Bridges was sent for, and meanwhile the man
left.
The members of the Light Infantry are re
quested to be at the armory this evening at
o'clock promptly, as business of importance
to be transacted. Officers of other companies
iu the city are requested to be present
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Sale Of United States Property ut Auction

Sale Of United States Property Mt Auction
WE shall sell at onr saesroons, 10 Exchange St.,
w on SATURDAY, Dec 18th. at IL O'Clock A.
NJ, the following articles. viz:
ISL Bouses, lined.
Blouses, unlined.
"a Jackets.
Jackets musicians.
% pair Scales, priv.
10 80 Sergt.
.N.C.S.
10Letters X.
100 NJ.
230 Cross Cannons.
40 Forage Caps.
Sash.
~ CARDS Lace u inH.c.s.
isd % :. u:
Is pair Boots.
Terms Of sale cash.
Per order U. s. Q. NJ. Dept. Fort Preble
a.s r o. BAILEY 4 CO.. Asesis.e.rs.
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DAILY DOMESTIC RECEIPTS
Receipts of Flour


- By water conveyance 1000 bush cornmeal to GeoW
True & Co.