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The Portland daily press., 1873-10-09

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American HHouse, Hanover So. L.Kic
Proprietor.
a'arler EEouse. School So. H. ID. Parker &
Co.. EropriefDra.
Revere House. Bovscin Square, Re ulGnch,
Bingham. Wrisiey g. So. Proprietors
81. .saEuSs EzOtel-.s. u. w. Stetsep, Propri
et0r.
Fremont EEosse. Fremont 81. Bingham
WrisLey a 90. PrOprietors.
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BANGOR.

Augusta EEotasc. State St. Harrison Rak-
er, Proprietor
Cosay EEouse, G.. A. 81 III. Cony. Proprie.
tors.
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Hartman House, > .E. Marrirsa N & Co..
ssroDrietars.
EraEaIsEsa EHeEzse, Harlow ST.. Is. esuinby,
with W - RsrF.sss s.s,sirr r. Son Prop.
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OLD ORCEAED REACH.
Ocean Eaouse. sc. Seavy, Proprietor.
Old Orchard House, Il. G. Staples, Propri-
e1Hr.
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Sagatalssc EEouse, j ohm $. NIiiIiken, Pro.
rsriaser.
Faith Motel, g. vi. HsiurnE,er, Proprietor
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The Steamer Lewiston,

The Steamer Lewiston,
CAPT. CHARLES DEERING,
viii leave Railroad Wharf every TUESDAY and
FRIDAY Evenings at 10 O'clock for Rockland, Cas-
tine, Deer ISLE Sedgwck, S. w. Harbor, Mount De-
sertl Milbrdge Jonesport, and Machiasport.
Returning will leave Machiasport every Monday and
Thursday mornings at O'Clock, arriving in Portland
same vering, connecting with the Pullman Night
Train and early Morning Trains for Boston.
For further particulars inquire of Ross Sturdi-
want, 179 Commercial Street, or
CYRUS STURDKvANT, Gen Ag,t
Portland. May 10. 1878. my19tf
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A Fine Business Opening

nor young middle aged man of unexceptiona
Il BILE character. Experienced accountant and one
thousand dollars capital. Investigation is invited
Address Box 9Q15 Portland Me noyeItf
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NORTH STRATFGRD N. HI.
willard Mouse, C. p. Bailey & Co. Pro
prieters.
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NAPLES
Elna House, Nathan Church & SONS, Pro-
rrrSetOrs.
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BOSTON & MAINE
----R. r.
PORTLAND TO BOSTON
VIA
Old Orchard, saco, Bidteford, Kenne-
hunk. Dover. Great Falls, Exeter,
MaverhiIi md Lawrence.
FAST EXPRESS.
FAST EXPRESS.

Passenger train leaving Portland at 800 P. NJ.
daily Sundays excepted arriving in Boston at ESQ,
making the time in
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Elm HEeuse, Court. So. w. g. e. A. X0nng,
PFCprielcPa.
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NOksEM ANSON.
Somerset Hotel. Brown a. Hilton, Propri.
efSrs.
The New York herald., 1873-11-30
CITY HALL AFFAIRS.

Payment of Yearly Taxes-An Alleged
Bogus Bond TranSaction-Chy Mar
shal's Weekly Report.
The only Office In the Park that showed active
signs OF life yesterday was that OF Central Martin
T. Mcmahon. the Receiver OF Taxes around whose
desks hundreds, and it may even be said, thou
sands OF persons lowered from early in the morn
ing until about eight O'Clock at night, paying their
annual taxes, that being the last day OF grace
allowed by law before the penalty OF one
per cent interest is added to the amount
DUE General Mcmahon estimated that yester-
days payments would loot up about
s40o0.0O0 and probably upwards. on Friday
81, 900 were taken IN, thus making two days.
receipts &c. 500 000 or 500 900 more than 1t cost
to run the entire city government at the time
when Fernando Wood was Mayor. The entire
amount OF taxes for the year 1873 win amount to
about $19, 100000.
ARREST FOR SELLING SPURIOUS BONDS.
Yesterday afternoon Deputy Shenfr Judson Jar
vis, order OF Arrest Clerk of Sherif Brennan, ap-
pretended A. 5. Jones, who has been held In the
sum OF $4,000 by Judge Enoch H. Fancner In an
action. entitled element M. Rutter vs. A. s.
Jones'"
The afidavit in the complaint sets forth that on
The 4th OF August 1879 the defendant called at the
office Of the plaintiff, who is dealer IN bonds
and securities IN Wall street, and then and there
sold TO him certain bonds, numbered respectively
4l6, 49, 100, 1866 and 130, and purporting TO be
genuine first mortgage bonds OF the Buffalo, New
York and Erie Railroad, which The latter pur-
chased at 92i The bonds have turned out to be
fraudulent. and Mr.. Rutter has taken legal pro-
arrest brought the defendant before Deputy Sheriff
Jarvis. Up TO late hour last evening Mr.. Jones
had been unable TO furnish the requisite bail, and
was committed TO Ludlow street JAIL
CITY MARsHALs RECEIPTS.
The amount OF moneys Tor licenses granted and
amount received for licenses and fines for the week
ending November 29, as reported by City Marshal
u. s. Hart, was as follows Licenses granted, ia;
amount received, $25s.
The New York herald., 1873-11-30
NAVAL MOVEMENTS.

The Tigress Goes Out OF Comm tssion-
The supply VIII Follow suit.
Ihere were no orders received at the Brooklyn
Navy fard LOT reduction OF the working force or
a adlscontinuance OF the active operations which
nave been on foot for the past two weeks. The
officials are Of the opinion that very slight reduc-
tion. II any, will be made in the present force for
the reason that men-ol-war are needed in several
squadrons and the vessels OF the navy were going
TO ruin from want OF care until the Spanish war
cloud arose and caused the present wholesome In
terest to concentrate upon that Important branch
Of the service "A list OF officers assigned to vessels
fitting out on this station was received from Wash
ington. Several hundred men clustered about the
York street entrance TO the yard all day, valny
hoping that their services might be required by
the government at this yard. They however, re-
manned 'out in the c0ld," with no hope OF being
wanted by Uncle Sam, who has thus emerged from
a boodless campaign ION paper with the dOm-
neering Dons, without even calling his fleet into
requisiton.
The yards OF the Colorado were placed in posi-
shipped. Captain Ransom will assume command
OF her tomorrow, but she Will not go into commits
sion until Wednesday
The naval tugboat Mayfower. Lieutenant Gard
ner, six days from Portsmouth, N. H., with stores
for this station, arrived at the yard yesterday
morning and proceeded to discharge cargo.
The l1gress, captain Greer, OF the POlaris search
expedition, went out or commission. Her officers
are waiting orders and her crew are on liberty.
The storeship Supply, Captain Babcock, Will 90
out OF commission tomorrow. Recruiting Is pro-
crossing slowly.
The New York herald., 1873-11-30

people OF God neelDg from persecution, t1e rat
gieuse leaves the world, leaves father, mother,
Drother and sister; but the religious tie does not
sever the bond OF affection. The world looks upon
cause the world does not understand IL.
Inc right reverend speaker, after giving descrip-
lion OF tne motives lmpelling persons to religious
me- exhorted his hearers To have courage In cast
sumlng that IN which they were welded,
not to an earthly companion, but TO that
Snepnerd VINO, when on earth, went ABOUT
doing good. At the close Of the Bishops
tions to the young ladies, who answered him
IN hrm, clear tone, impressing those present Win
the truth OF their last reply, 1--WE can do all with
laith In Him who fortifes us.n The young ladies'
knelt before him while he cut lock OF hair from
each OF their f0reheads and placed 1t on silver
salver held by little girl some eight years OF age,
dressed in white. The novices then retired, ana,
nowing hair, and clad in the blue dress and white
coli OF the order. seeming, as they knelt again In
front OF the altar crowned with coronet
OF lilies, 10 verify the words sung by the
choir
The solemn words spoken,
And all earth's links are broken.
Again kneeng before the Bishop, they received
the nna blessing, with their names In religion, Miss
Gallagher taking that OF Sister Mary Carmel and
Miss O'Boyle that OF Sister Mary BernardIne.
during the ceremony there was scarcely dry
eye In the house, many OF the young ladies' rea-
tives sobDing aloud; and, after the change had
glittering jewelry laid aside, could not help call
ing TO mind the beautiful words OF Gerald Grlffn -
She once a lady OF honor and wealth.
brieht glow'd on her features the roses OF health
Her vesture was blended OF silk and OF gold,
While her motion shook perfume from every fold
Joy revelled round, her love shone her side
Light were her steps in the mirth Sounding hall
Ill size heard OF the Daughters OF Vincent de Paul
The New York herald., 1873-11-30
THE NEWARK FRAUDS.

NBOss'' Dawes Refusal to Allow Ex-
animation OF His Records-Mayor
RtcOrd Omcially NOtified-What the
Mayor Says-Action OF the Committee
Of One Hundred-Rumorcd Deficit Of
S65, 900.
The refusal OF City Auditor Dawes to allow the
expert Committee OF One Hundred, in spite of It's
being armed with the written authority OF the
Mayor to examine the public records in his Gus
tody has, as a matter OF course, served only to
ln1ame the citizens OF Newark, regardless OF
party and make them more earnest and deter
mined than ever to have an investigation OF the
conduct and management OF public affairs by the
present officials. Long ago great many people
were
CONVINCED THAT FRAUDS
and misconduct had been carried on in the Street
and Sewer departments, but until this recent def
ant attitude OF the ''Ringn there were only well
grounded suspicious that any very serious wrongs
mad been perpetrated in the Financial Department
oi the city. Now, this unwise and foolish action OF
'Boss" Dawes, has ripened these suspicious into
setted convictions that II all was right there
wouid oe no refusal TO allow the fullest investiga-
,, lion; ror three months the Finance Committee OF
WV SouhciI, WIN their wen paid experts, have
been going through the farce ol an lnvestjpatlon
Some time ago they reported that
BROADWBLi, THE DEFAULTING TAy RrcprvRR
had taken $1,000 more than the AL 200 first re-.
ported, but since then there has been found and
officially admitted another deialcation on Broad
wells part OF 1900. This makes over s12 600 in All
Broadwe took. Thanks to the fun and eti,cient
work Of the Finance Committee investi~ators
and the beautiful system OF books Kent m the ayv
Hall, ~ has -
BEEN FOUND NECESSARY
10 appeal To the taxpayers who have had tax b,,ls
twice presented To them to find out how much
Broadwell did really take. But the Finance Com.
m,ttee experts have done nothing so far Int
pile the agony on Broadwe who is nj
ready beyond nope OF saving. Everything 30
far has been found TO be lovely In other
departments. Even In "Joeu BarIng's case every.
thing, 80 nar, is declared regular. In view OF this
whtewash and the nat.footed action OF the Ring
through Boss Dawes. the belief N now general
that Tile startling and very damaging report OF the
GltixcnS Comm Itec-albeIt. made up only from
The New York herald., 1873-11-30

comparison Of the printed reports OF city oncials
prepared for general distribution, II not unlikely
TO be cast into the shade by the Developments
which must come sooner or later For some time
past there has been In circulation rumor 10 tne
effect tnat g there Is Pcstye deficiency IN co she ey
Boss Dawes has not helped to set at rest this
rumOr. Yesterday
MAYOR RECORD WAS OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED
or the facts already printed in the HERALD re-
garJing the usurpation course pursued by Boss
Dawes. Mr.. James Courier, Chairman OF the Com
mittee OF one Hundred addressed the Mayor a let
ter setting forth that the progress OF the commit
tee In the work OF Investigation was summarily
stopped by the positive refusal OF City Auditor
records OF his department. ellis grounds for re-
fusai, Chairman Courier proceeds TO state ''were
personal objections TO one member OF the commit
tee OF experts, Mr.. Dillon, and doubt as to Your
Honor's authority in the premisesn little fur
ther on Mr.. Courier c0ntinues:-"As the city
charter and municipal laws, IN the opinion OF able
counsel, clearly give you the power which has
thus been
SET AT DEFIANCE
by your subordinate, City Auditor Dawes / now
earnestly request you IN the name OF the Com
mrttee OF One Hundred, to exercise your authority
10 the fullest extent in causing all the city records
regularly and duly appointed representatives OF
the Aforesaid Committee Of One Hundred" The
Mayor promised prompt consideration OF the mat
ter and there Is ample reason for believing that ne
Will at last throw himself into the peoples cause
and against the Ring on being asked last
evening what he thought OF Boss Dawes,
action, he said he could say all he
had to say in very short order II he mad been in
Dawes position he wo1ld have most cheeriully
given the committee the fullest powers and 0ppor-
tunlties to look into every page OF his records He
was unable to account for Mr.. Dawes personal
prejudices against Mr.. Dilion bat thought It very
strange indeed. Tomorrow evening the Commit.
tee OF One Hundred meets The meeting promises
TO he largely attended and important IN action
an epoch in the history OF municipal investigation
During the past few days q number OF leading and
influential men have announced their determine
ton to aid the committee IN every possible way.
The New York herald., 1873-11-30

begins no man can tell when or what the end
will be.u
Senator Sprague,
rHE WAR GOVERNOR OF RHODE ISLAND
IL still In this city, but expects TO leave for the
National Capitol tonight. His position on the
Cuban question is understood TO be of
ayowed hostility to the Spanish rule in that island
and determination to
ENFORCE A SETTLEMENT
with Spain for the recent outrages at Santiago dc
Cuba His policy is not, by any means. peace
policy, aud IN this respect 1t is believed he reflects
the sentiment OF the people OF Rhode Island IN .
large degree.
An expression from the pulpit was made here on
thanksgiving Day by Rev. Augustus Woodbury.,
AN Ex-ARMY CHAPLAIN, ON THE COMPLICATIONS
WITH SPAIN,
anu ne says that in the event Of war we may be
certain IL Will be carried on Tor the vindcatlOn or
the principles OF liberty and justice. Showing the
advant tages OF war with Spain he SAID that the
end would he the
EMANCIPATION or THE SLAVES IN CUBA,
ana possibly he states, that through sacrifices
anu DlOOd slavery ls thus 70 be DESTROYED.
The New York herald., 1873-11-30
RECEPTION OF NUNS.
Conservation Of Two Young Ladies ms
sisters of the Immac ulate Heart OF
Mary.

Conservation of Two Young Ladies ms
sisters of the Immac ulate Heart OF
Mary.
SCRANTON. Pa, Nov %, 1873.
on Tuesday the interesting ceremony or the
reception OF two young ladies into the religious
Order of the Immaculate Heart OF Mary took place
at st. Cecias Convent, in this city, and was wit
messed by large number OF the postulants friends
relatives and invited guests several being unable
to gain admission by reason OF the crowd Con.
siderable disappointment was experienced, owing
principally to the fact OF this having been the first
reception OF u re,igteuse that ever took place in
Scranton. temporary altar, which had
been erected for the occasion in the recep-
ton room, was beautifully decorated with
lilies OF the valley, and lit up with numerous
candles tastefuly arranged in elegant candelabra
A row of little girls, arrayed in white, occupied q
position the rghtof the altar the left being oc
cupied by about dozen priests.
Precisely at eleven O'Clock the Right Rev. Bshop
0'Hara entered from side door, and was assisted
TO bis canonicals by two attendant priests, in
white surplices. Shortly after the two postuants.
Miss Gallagher of Pttston, ana Miss O,Boyle
daughter OF Commissioner OBoyle. OF this city.
made their appearance and knelt in front OF the
altar. They were richly attired In pure white
SATIN dresses train and blonde face bridal ve,ls
and wore their hair hanging loosely over
their shoulders Their appearance was that OF
brides about to be espoused In marriage. While
they were kneeling the cnolr commenced to sing
the hymn, 'Veni Creator Spiritus," and the postn
lants Frustrated themselves IN front OF the altar
on the door, and remained so during the singing
OF the hymn. At its conclusion they resumed
their kneeng position and were addressed by the
Right Rev. Bishop O'Hara, who took for his text
'The Lord is the portion OF my Inheritance &c.
These beautiful words, he said, were uttered by
every one who aspired TO the dignity Of the sane
tuary when knecng before the minister OF God
preparatory TO receiving that dress winch is their
peculiar garb. Those VINO live in the world could
occupy their time IN pursuit Of their Ordinary
avocations but they who knet before Him
wish to draw nearer to God and hoped that lie
might he the great object alone to which they
would aspire. 81. Paul spoke OF those who entered
the religious state comparing them TO the prudent
virgins who Kept their lamps trimmed for the
wedding feast; and 81. Augustin called 1t o state
In which the soul discharges the duties OF piety
How happy is the re,fgieuae, because from the
moment she arises from her couch In the morning.
until she rctires 10 it at night, her every
act II offered to Almighty Cod The reiigieuse
~ IKE plant on which the refreshing
showers OF heaven are constantly descend ding, en-
riching ~ with graccs OF every Kind. Like the
The New York herald., 1873-11-30
HEAVY roRaERIEs OF BANK PAPER
Startling Developments In the Pfttsburg
Bank Faf1ure-Bushels OF Fictitious
Asscts-Why the Cashier Disa ppeared.

Assets-Why the Cashier Disa appeared.
PITrsBURG, Nov. 2e, 1873.
The most astonishing discovery in connection
with the collapse OF that notoriously rotten con-
cern The Nations Trust Company, was unearthed
TO-DAY. Among the notes that have been covered
as assets OF the institution there forgeries to
the extent OF $4,000, with prospects OF the sum
running still higher with lresher developments.
Yesterday and to-day the unfortunate directors
of this concern publicly warned persons against
the purchase OF certain notes, amounting to
$ll4o3 as they had been lost or stolen from the
bank. Among these notes were those OF Harbough
Matthias owens for s4, 43o; Henry Warner, County
Comptroller, for $4,000; David Hutchinson, $4,000;
Hugh Knox, $4,000; Reter, Lavley Co., $500;
VIM. Miller, 81, 200; Charles Knop. $500; Carna-
gle, Kloman h Co., $4,000; Toronto Car Company,
$4,000; Moorhead h Co., $4,000, and great mum
Der OF others. All these notes are endorsed Dy
well known and responsible business men OF TINS
city. The discovery that these notes were oreerles
had the effect OF startling tne dTeIso' ~ ,rier
the cashier whose whereabouts is sun
unknown. 1t appears now tnat ne ,ance m,u his oc
ee"nSnts a. and cover nm large deficiencies. He had
entered forged notes for larss ahioun.s y, or p 'n
bank books AS bills recevst nrng tne examination mat
ters rot little 100 hot for Grier ana, iearlng inc
exposure which was alinqs' rns sa ssove II ia sun
nnse~ and suddenly disappeared The notes were
aaostrnved between Thursday and tue Mohoay iol-
n;ng me Board saw gooo names on the notes
loWihpRa ~ not scrutinize them very carefully and
anu n nat aware that they were iorgeries until the
dcvelopoesss esssts on the books are notes to the az
,,ecate amcunt oil $4,000 that are there repre-
sented TO be in the possession OF b. NJ Jamison, OF
pb,Iadelpbia A list of these notes was sent to Mr..
Iamson and the reply he makes Is that he has no
paper belonging to Tue Nations Trust Company OF
this description or any other. To-day the Court
amounted ann 4 receiver for the bank ON motion
MADE on behalf oil the city.
The New York herald., 1873-11-30
WAR FEVER IN RHODE ISLAND.


At Newport-Unclc Sam strengthening
the Harbor Defences-senator Anthony
Indicates What Will BE Done i'm Case
OF War--An Ex-Army Chaplain on the
Advantages of a War with Spain.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Nov. 2e. 1873.
It Is known here that the harbor deiences OF the
government at Newport are being put in thorough
preparation for war should that be the result OF
the pending negotiations, and the general belief
appears to be that war cannot with honor and
dignity be averted. To be "forewarned is to be
forearmed,' is an old adage which apty applies
to the present threatening condition OF affairs,
and with this view the government has issued
orders to put things at Newport in a Satisfactory
and assuring condition.
AT THE TORPEDO STATION
great activity prevails, the otfcers and men being
engaged all through Thanksgiving Day. AS the
contest with Spain would be principally on water
the necessity OF strengthening the harbor deiences
is fully recognized.
is in excellent condition, being thoroughly sup
piled with the necessary complement OF men,
cannon and ammunition. The general appearance
or everything at the tort and the torpedo station
is one OF busy preparation for threatened hos
tilities
left here for Washington last night to be present
at the opening OF Congress, and 1t is understood
that his mind Is fully made up as to what course to
pursue on the question OF our relations with SPAN.
lie considers 1t rather uncertain what will be the
result Of
THE PENDING NEGOTIATIONS
between our government and the Spanish Repub-
lie, but coniesses that 1t is wholly Impossible TO
repress a ieeing OF uneasiness He approves OF
the ultimatum laid down by the President andsays
that unless the demands arc Immediately complied
with
ADDITIONAL COMPLICATIONS AND NEW DANGERS OF
WAR 80
will undoubtedly ensuc, for the matter wi g1 =.
| Congress and the necessary Legislative ands ana.
taken looking TO an enforcement o our q ,hms In
The probable programme in case OF a, war no anuht
begin with reclamations and reprsals perhaps
with an attempt to e NJ oru own
/ GAIN POSSESSION OF PIE vIRdISius D' -" W.
| POkCB, -.
But OIL this he says, viii 10 war; anu "nsn Suos
The New York herald., 1873-11-30
Bishop Cummins and the Philadelphia In
Episcopalians.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. q. 1873.
The recent action OF Bishop Cummins, Of Ken
lucky in recommending the organization of new
Church the basis OF the Prayer Book OF 1885, has
created some commoton among Episcopal minis
ters in this city. and letter has reen signed by
the following rectors Of the most influential Episco
pal churches in this city, protesting against Bishop
Cummins carrying out his deas:-William Sud
dards, Benjamin Watson, James Pratt Richard y.
Thomas, Daniel 5. Miller, William w. Speer, William
man l.. Duhrng, Richard Newton, c. George Currie
william H. Monroe, snyder b. Shines, Charles l..
Fischer, Charles d. Cooper, Thomas A. Jaggar
william r. Paddock, John B. Falkner, John A.
Chds and George Bringhurch.
The New York herald., 1873-11-30

sdered American citizens, worthy OF the protection
%. tne government, who enlist 20 combat against
vse, r0wel friendly to the United States We do not
consiuer an International collision, arising out OF
tne capture OF she vrginius and It's legal con-
sequences as within the limits OF justice or reason.
nut !! tnere should arise such collision we have
Ohly 10 add as Sagunta admired Carthage and
Numancia Rome so Will the American Hemisphere
The New York herald., 1873-11-30
CLOSE OF HUDSON RIVER NAVIGATION.
PoueHxEEPsrE, Nov. 2

PoueHHEEPsIE, Nov 20, 1873.
Ma igaton north Of Rhlnebeck il cnectualy
closed, ana all the Upper Hudson boats have gone
Into their winter berthS