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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-12-17
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

The patentees and patent owners of New
England held meeting in Boston Tuesday
aud organized a society for mutual protec-
ton.
The first ballot Of the California Assembly
for United States Senator, Tuesday, resulted as
follows: Booth, tInd. Rep.) as; Farley, Dem.)
%; Shaffer, (Rep.)9.
The steamship Light Brigade which arrived
III Boston tuesday, reports seeing the wreck OF
ship Friday, but as it was blowing gale
cond not get particulars.
Tea parties were held in New York aud in
many cities in New England Tuesday evening.
Jean Line, the witness for the defence in the
Tichbourne case has been arrested for perjury.
He proves to be trcket-of-leave man.
The Cuban Rebellion House of Representa-
tiyes have deposed Cespedes from the presden-
cy and elected Paneho Aguelera to the office.
1t is the restoration of the old New York Junta
The Senate has refused to consider the vote
to reconsider the confirmation of Gov. Shop
hard of the ID strict OF Colu nibia.
The funeral service of Mrs. Grants father
will take place Friday, His remains will be
taken to st. Louis
The California Assembly failed to make a
choice of Senator fol- the short term on Tues
day.
A coroner's inquest was held over the victim
of the Yves port poor farm tragedy Tuesday,
and verdict rendered that Doland came to
his death by blows inflicted by Samuel w. Hill
dreth.
Jno W. Parker, one of the Justices Of the
Supreme Court of New York, died at Oswego,
Tuesday.
A fire at Tohee Japan, destroyed 200 houses.
1t is reported that the King of the Ashantees
is dead
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FO II i G. N .
Terrific Gale i'm Great Britain.

LONDON, Dec. 16 An unprecedented galt
has prevailed all over the country to. day, doing
immense damage.
LONDON, Dec. 17-1.30l A. M.-The storm
has abated The telegraph wires were prostra
ted in all directions but lines that are now
working bring news that the storm extended
all over the north OF England and far into Scot
land. Sheffield looks as if it had been BON
barded. The loss of property is immense
Churches were unroofed and many factories
compelled to suspend work. The lowest esti-
mate places the casualties to persons in that
city at killed ard forty wounded, many fatal
ly.
Dispatches show that the effects of the bur
ricane were telt at Glasgow, Halifax, Drews
burg and Nottingham, i'll all of which cities
lives were lost and great damage done. Al
Leeds it is estimated that property tS the
amount OF Sl00.00O was DESTROYED Extensive
damage was done at West Hartepool and Dur
ham. The shipping suffered severely at New
Castle and Shields. A steamer is ashore off
Ara rossan, and The railway station and several
houses we've blown down at Welton, near H as
sogate, on the York and North Midland Rail.
road
The Virgimius Transferred.
PARIS. Dec. 16-[Herald Special. IA des-
patch.from the New York Herald corrospon-
dent at Madrid, says that CASTELAR, made an
official call on Minister S;ckles to-day, accom-
panied by the Secretary of State and made a
formal announcement of the surrender OF the
<irginius and prisoners. The utmost cordiality
was shown on both sides
Startling 1eum0r Of the Purpose of the
French MOnnrchists.
PARIS, Dec 16.-A rumor is current that in
consequences of the success of the Republicans
in the late supplementary elections for mem
beers of the Assembly, the Right has resolved
to propose an alteration of the suffrage law by
who 100000 persons will be deprived of the
franchise.
Yhe Carlist Hnsurreefiou.
BAYoNNE, Dec. 16.-The official journal of
tie Carlists IN this city announces that a force
of Royallsts. under Tristany, has captured the
town of Berria.
The Cure of Santa Cruz, who was captured a
few days ago, 10y Gen. Lisarrarge, is to be tried
by court martial.
MADRID, Dec 16.-The Carlist insurection-
lists are decreasing in numbers.
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WASHINGTON.
Death of Mrs. Cramps Gather.

Va dtGGIs
WASHINGTON, Dec 16.-Owing to the death,
at late hour last night, of Col. Frederick
Dent, the father of Mrs. Grant,no formal meet
ing of the Cabinet will be held to day, nor were
any visitors received by the President.
Ine deceased was in his SSth years He COM
Planned OF being unwell yesterday. but no
alarming symptoms. were apparent until Short
time before his death, which occurred without
a struggle The remains will be deposited in
the family lot in st. Louis cemetery. They will
ne accompanied West probably tomorrow by
PRESIDENT Grant, General DeLt, Marshal
sharpe, Col j. f. Casey and other members of
the family
Rsoings of the Committees.
The Committee on Appropriations to-day heard
the Postmaster General in regard to the pro-
posed revision of the department estimates. He
stated that he needed a small deficiency appro-
prlatlon OF about $4,000 to cover the expsuse
caused by the alteration of the grades alonnd
the post-office building.
The Committee of Ways and Means agreed
10 report the bill recommended by the Com
n issioDers of Internal Revenue relative to GER
tam details OF minor Importance connected
with bonded Installations.
The House Judiciary Committee heard the
argument of Judge Metcalf of Maine ON the
subject ofthe proper distribution of the Alabama
claims fund. The same committee agreed to
report for the adoption by the House a reso-
luton of respect for the memory of the late
Justice Nelson of the United States Supreme
Court.
Treasury Balances.
The following are the Treasury balances to-
DAY :-Currency, S492, 1888; special deposit of
legal tenders for redemption of certificates of
deposit, rs 230.000 coin, $50 5S2, 92, Including
com certificates S3l, 454 1905 outstanding legal
tenders, $374,065,01S.
The Ways and Means Committee.
The Committee on Ways and Means will do
nothing for the relief of the Tseasury before
the holidays, as is shown by the resolution
adopted in the Hose yesterday.
No new tariff or tax bills will be reported by
the committee unless it SHALL be shown that
relief cannot be afforded in any other way
Notice TO Mariners.
The Light House Board makes the following
announcements
A fog signal a steam fog Syren of the first
class has been established at the south end of
Block Island, II l., and on and after the first
of January, 1874, 1t will be sounded during
thick and foggy weather, giving blasts of six
seconds at intervals of twenty seconds.
General EEoward's Affair.
The House Committee on Military, held
meeting to-day and discussed the resolution
with reference to the defalcation of General
Howard in connection with the affairs of the
Ereedmen's bureau. A resolution was adopted
instructing the chairman to issue notices to
General Howard, Secretary Belknap and Gen.
Vincent to appear tomorrow with view of
preliminary statements and to guide the Com
mttee in recommending what definite course
shall be taken upon the letter of the Secretary
of War submitted to Congress.
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DAYS. & Co., 10 Clapp's Block, have placed
upon their shelves an extraordinarily large,
fine and well assorted stock of holiday and gem
eral goods, which they are selling, wholesale
and retail, at prices in accordance with the
times. The established reputation of this firm
for excellent goods and honorable dealing is an
extra inducement to call.
WooDsIDE's variety store,14l Congress street,
is bright with its array of holiday ixings. One
thousand pounds of candy, together with a
large assortment of nuts and fruit, are offered
for sale at reasonable prices. All kinds of toy s
are Also kept on hand,
81, LINEIELD s. Co., at the Eureka Dollar
Store, offer one of the finest assortments of
holiday gifts. for the price asked, that can be
found east of Boston. Almost everything in
the Christmas goods line is represented at this
establishment.
f. LATNtR, 1856 Congress street, offers great
bargains in silk web velvets, Malta and Yak
laces, ostrich tips, ribbons, corsets and kid
gloves. He has also large lot of handker-
chiefs neatly put up for Christmas presents.
All these articles are selling at bottom prices.
ANDERSON, 3 Deerng Block has just opened
an unusually large and fine assortment of use
full articles for Christmas gifts, embracing near
ly everything in the fancy goods and furnish
ing lines. These goods will be sold at greatly
reduced prices during the holidays
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A MONTE VIcTM.-Saturday evening, In
response to a telegram from passenger, on the
day express from Boston, who had put up $l5
en- a game of three card monte with Slim Jim,
a detachment of blue-coats went down to the
depot to await the arrival of the train As
soon as the train had fairly stopped an excited
Bluenose jumped off car platform ard gestic-
ulating W idly pointed to car saying, He's
in therep' whereupon the blue-coats made
start for the cars, but the monteist had disap-
peared as mysteriously as the ''red spot does
in the game which he is successful professor %
Then the officers made for the line of hacks
and cabs outside the depot. Striking matches
they threw terror into the hearts of several
Boston drummers who had come to this city to
pass virtuous Sunday in moral WI. Per-
haps there were incipient defaulters among the
drummers, for, by the blush light of the luci-
fers, some of them looked as pale as marble
statues. After deal of protestation on til e
part of the drummers, and lots of chatting"
the policemen gave it up, when an amateur de-
tectlve of bury form whispered to the police;
upon this a descent was made upon a certain
hack, and the attenu ated namesake of the
Apostle james was found snugly ensconsed
therein.
The prisoner was taken to the Tombs, and
yesterday afternoon, after long consultation,
the Bluenose receiving $40 from the Montest
agreed to let the case drop, which as he was
equally liable to prosecution for gambling with
the Monteist, was about the wisest thing he
could do.-Bdegor Commercial.
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tSales at the Hroker's Board. Dec. 1871
Boston & Maine Railroad .....................1 044


New York stock and Money Market.
New YogK. Dec. 16- Mornino.-Noney no price
GOLD opened at 1l1s. Sterling Exchange, long, 1O6i
do short 11C.
NEW YORK. Dec. 16-Ereniad.- Wall street was
active to-day. Various rumors and report, founded
on washington kilograms, caused an advance early
III the day which was subsequently, partially lost an
unsettled feeling prevailing in all nanC ial circles
Money easy early in the Jay at per cent on call,
bat beeamy close in the afternoon at 1-32 q 1-6 per
diem. Exports Of produce from this port for the
week ending to-day amounted 10 S5375 2l5 The
outstanding legal tender circulation to-day was $751;
OOg Loan certificates OF associated INKS have been
The following is the Clearing House statement
Currency exchanges, S6S,l46.E9S currency balances
Si.00l.66l
Foreign Exchange closed weak at reduction of
"a per cent. on both classes of Sterlng; the late
business at 1851 los 1916 for primcsxty daN
sterling and 1893 for sight. Customs receipts day
S252, 900
Gold has been active and excited with further adj
vance, ranging between Ill a l2R. The rates paid
for carrying were 1-32, SAG per cent. gold The
advance pushed by the bull clique now operating
u tne market to the highest point. German bankers
were free sellers and some Of the bulls also real
izng in consequence of the high carry ing rates. The
market closed trife easier ii2s. The rates paid
for carrying Z l-32. 3-6i a. per cent gold Tie
Assis ant Treasurer pail to-day SIG 600 on ac-
count OF interest and $4,000 in redemption of $40
bonds
was as olows:-tiold balances, 81 ,554 1903; curren-
cy balances. l,SI3923 gross clearaDces $50 O0Q
, governments active in late dealings and closed at
the ghe,t prices the day; the largest transact
lions We're in 1s1s, 1s64s, ls55's and currency 6s
State bonds very quiet
The opening transactions in the Stock Exchange
were characterized by higher prices but afterwards
the market fell off and there several slight reac-
TONS but recovery followed each decline The
market lost Of its strength in the afternoon and
prices vi lied from to per cent, at the final
close there steady tone to the general list The
PRINCIPAL activity was in Union Pacific, Western I'm
ion, Lake Shore, Pacific Mani. Wabash and Indiana
Central.
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Total tons,

A POPULAR LECTURE CoURsE.-The Young
Mems Christian Association are entitled to
great credit for securing a course of lectures
and a vocal concert to supplement the early
closing courses of the other organizations. The
course will be opened by Edward jenkins
whose work entitled "Ginx Baby" attracted
so general attention both in this country and
Great Britain. The managers could hardly
have selected lecturer who will draw fuller
house. Rev. Mr.. Hepworth is platform ora
tor who always attracts large audiences Prof.
Townsend of Boston, is less generally known,
but has a high reputationamong the Method
list authors. Mr.. Field, is favorite in this city
as elsewhere. The course closes with concert
that will undoubtedly commend itself to the
concert going people of the city.
The tickets are placed at so low figure that
all can afford to attend. Tickets can be secured
at Hale's, Sturgis,' and Stcckbridge's, where
reserved seats are for sale. There can be no
doubt but that this course will be handsomely
DatrOniZed.
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The pe,nsv,v.,;, co,s.;,..;,,

progressing very quietly throughout the city,
but the voting so far appears to be almost
without exception in favor of the new consti-
ton. Not a single precinct has been heard
from where there is majority against the
constitutions. The leaders on both sides an
peared surprised at the unanimity in favor Of
it.
PrTTsBURG, Dec. 16.-The vote polled to-day
on question of the adoption of the new con
stltution was largely in favor of adopting
Ihe vote on the new constitution to-day was
light. Twenty one oui of the 20 Wards in this
city. gave $4,000 majority for the constitution.
FiVe counties gave an aggregate of s, $40 major
1ty for and Two counties 1926 against it.
MidniJht-Returns from all the Wards in
this city show majority for the constitution of
1851. Retur S from large number of the
counties show favorable majorites in nearly all
The estimated majority IN the State in favor OF
the constitution is 10000
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NARROW ESCAPE. -Tuesday,a l. Ike Sebago
as John Mouton was going to change switch,
some platform cars sided on the track upo
which he was walking, ran down with unusna l
speed, but making SO little noise that he did
not perceive them until they were rather less
than couple of yards from him. He jumped
to clear the track, but caught his foot and fell
fell inside, but succeeded in rolling out of the
way except one foot which was badly jamme
about the ANGLE by getting blow by the out :
side of the wheel which did not run over it. No
bones were broken. 1t was a narrow escape
rom death
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The sacred Concert.

Mr.. Editor:-Will Sabbath" be kind enough
to inform your readers, in what way, the sing
ing of sacred music was more devotional or
'hallowed the Sabbath better on Sunday
morning in our city churches, than on Sunday
evening at the City Hall? Both were paid
for, one by the taxes the pews, and the
other by the free-will offering of generous
pnblic to noble charity. Christ said SHE
that giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lore"
Did he specify time, place or mode of giving?
If the one sanctifes the means on, Sunday
morning, can it be said that the church servi-
ces of Sunday evening at the City Hall were
dsregardful of God on the Sabbath day?
SUNDAY
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Shocking Tragedy-A Whole Family
Murdered,

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec ia family
named Moore, consisting of the husband wife
and child, passed through this city on Thurs
day last en- route for Texas. When about seven
ml.es out from here, coming to stream which
was swollen, they were advised to devate from
the main road aud make crossing at point
Thnv roachad the no;nt iodcatod v3ara the
entire family were murdered and their bodies
throwh into the stream. The bodies of Moore
and his wife were recovered. An inquest was
held to-day which failed to elicit the slightest
clue to the perpetrators, The child's body has
not been found
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS IN MAINE.

Meeting of the Executive C0uncii-Ap-
pOintments-Ehc Somerset Case.
Especial to Press.l
AUGUSTA, Dec. 16-To-day Governor Perham
re nominated Col. a. w. Wildes of SlSowhegan
for Railroad Commissioner, Gen. j. L. Hcds-
don of Bangor, for Justice of the Peace for the
State, and Manasseh Smith and Enoch Knight
of Portland, Justices of the Peace for Cumber-
land county.
Another hearing on the contested Somerset
election case took place this evening before the
Governor and Council, both parties being heard
by counsel. No decision was announced. 5.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Wholesale Markets.

TUESDAY, DEC. 1e.-There was further advance
in the Grain market and corn held at IS q 90c
for Mixed, 90 q o2c r Yellow. and IS q SOC for
Meal; Oats held at 81 q Go. The probabilities
that there will be further rise on Corn. Flour
is unchanged and the market is the same.as it was
on Monday. Sugars tn same as quoted ON Mon
day. Molasses is steady: the first car.oof new DEM
erara arrived to-day and is held at &c. On Cosdage
there has been reduction Of &c on Manila. The
market for Groceries continues rm and in the Iron
market there is an upward tendency. Dry Goods
are firm with an advance of &c piints and all cot
ton manufactures, and upward tendency on w o.
ems. The Produce market is firm and Potatoes have
advanced to 65 q 75c by the car load Gold advanc-
ed to 1i21
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CHRISTMAS CANTATA.-Miss behring's can
tata Of christmas" written expressly for st.
Stephens parish, will be presented at Grand
Army Hall this afternoon and evening
Christmas waits, carols and other music are in
troduced, while Santa Claus plays prominent
part in the presentation. At four o'clock this
afternoon the cantata will be given expressly
for children. 1t viii occupy less than an hour
The evening entertainment begins at 7.30 The
annual Christmas sale is held in both afternoon
and evening.
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PORTLAND MARINE SoCIETY.-T he annual
n Getting of the Marine Society was held yester-
day afternoon. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:-C. NJ. Davis,
President; Eben Choate, Vice President;
Albert Warwick, Secretary and Treas
urer The society is for the relief of
widows of deceased ship-masters, members of
the society, and has fund Of $4,000 Daring
the past year about $1,000 has been expended
for aid. There is one pensioner about 80 years
of age, who has received aid for the past quar-
ter of a century,
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PERsoNAL.-A private despatch from Boston
last evening, announced the death of Charles
Deake, Esq, in that city. Mr.. Deake last
summer moved to this city from Boston. He
has large property interests in this city.
Capt. Enoch knight delivered his lecture on
the estate Of Maine," to large and apprecia-
tive audience at Alfred, Monday evening.
Misses Maria Wing and Annie Hayford of
Bangor, sailed from New York for Europe Sat
urday
Mr.. Frank L. Crowell, of Bangor, will go TO
Leipzig, Germany, early next spring, to COM
plete his musical studies
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SETTLEMENT. Dow & Palmer paid to the
heirs of Judge Ware $500 yesterday IN set
tlement for damage to the Ware Block by the
nre OF Saturday night. The North British In
surance Company sent an architect here to In
spect the building, and his estimate proved en-
tlrely satisfactory to the property holders
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LITTLE PREACHERS, The first of series Of
lectures under the auspices of Mission Lodge,
/. o. G. T., will be delivered in Arcana Hall
this evening by Rev. G. B. nitbado. His sub
iect is s'Little Preachers that never bore pee
ple. Doubtless the lecture will be both anus
ing and instructive. Tickets are for sale at
Stockhridge's and at the door.
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II. FREEMAN & Co., 101 Federal street, re-
specially Inform the public that they have
fairly recovered from the effect of the late fire
and are now prepared to supply customers with
nice oysters in any quantity from new cargo,
which they are now discharging. Our cooking
department is again in perfect running order.
dnn1T
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NEW HAMPSH1 RE.
Fire mt Earniiug fon

PORTSMOUTH, Dec. 16.-The stable of The
last night and the shoe mandatory of Charles
Thurston which adjoned the stable. The furn-
iture of the hotel was badly damaged by re-
moval. The contents of the stable principally
saved The fire was seen in this city, twenty
five miles distant. Loss was about So, GOO.
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CHRISTMAS SALEs,-The ladies of the st.
Lawrence street society hold a fair and levee at
their yestry this and tomorrow afternoon and
evening. A large variety of articles suitable
for Christmas presents, will be for sale. This
evening there will be a grand concert in the
church by large delegation of the Aged
Brotherhood.
The ladies' of the First Baptist Society hold
a festival in the vestry of their church this and
Tomorrow afternoon and evening. variety
of beautiful and useful articles, fit for Christ
mas and New Year gifts, will be for sale. he
freshments will be served each evening.
The ladies' of the India Street Society will
hold sale Of useful and fancy articles in theil
vestry tomorrow afternoon. In the evening
~'The Last Loaf and BOX and Cox" will be
produced
The ladies' of the Uniyersaiist Parish Ste
vens' Plains, will hold leyee at the vestrv If
their church Thursday and Friday evenings.
Refreshments AMI variety of useful and fancy
articles will be for sale. There will be dra-
matte entertainment Friday evening,