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The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30
WASHINGTON.
The Virginius.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-It has been ascer-
tanned from official sources that on the arrival
of the Virgiuius at New York she will be seiz
ed by the Collector of the port aud libelled by
the District Attorney, In accordance with in
structions already forwarded to those officers.
If on judicial investigation it be shown that the
vessel had a register obtained by fraud, she
will be sold and the proceeds of the sale paid
to the United States.
Spain can make no claim to the vessel, but If
she should, it is positively certain that our gov
eminent would not entertain such claim. The
report that the Spanish government required of
the United States a restitution of the Virgin
ius and the payment of indemnity is not be-
lieved in official sources.
An dian Raid.
Col. James Smith, of the 14th Infantry, hay
ing reported to Gen. Ord that several parties of
Indi ms were killing stock in the vicinity of
Scott's Bluff and Horse Creek, near Fort Lara
mic, Capt Eager with IS men and company
or cavalry were sent out to scout the country
aud punish them.
Removing Political Disabilities.
The President has approved the bill removing
the political disabilities OF E. j. Hardie, Thos.
S. Bocock and Daniel Trigg of Virginia, and
H. Reagan of Texas.
Treasury BALANCES.
The following are the Treasury balances to-
day:-Currency, $1,714.5S9; special deposit OF
legal tenders for redemption of certificates of
deposit, S35 $50 900; coin, $50 514, including
coin certificates $Ss, 466, 800; outstanding legal
tenders, $377, 1892, 6O2.
illness of an Omcial,
Gen. Sweet, Deputy Commissioner of Inter
nal Revenue, is dangerously ill Of pneumonia,
and little hopes are entertained of his recove-
~.
Denial.
The report that the Spanish government re-
qures of the United States the restitution of
the Virgnius and the payment of indemnity is
not believed in official quarters, no authentic
information having been received here 20 that
effect, aud besides such reqpisitou would be
contrary to the terms of the protocol
Murder in n Restaurant.
Tonight three roughs entered the restaurant
of William Hile. a German, on Delaware Ave-
nue. and demanded drinks. Being refused they
assaulted and beat the wife of Hile who, in
response to her cries for help. entered the bar
room with double barfelled gun, one load of
which he discharged. The contents struck his
wife in the back of the head Instantly killing
fer. The rougks then fed pursued by Hile,
who fired the other load woqnding one of them
in the shoulder. Hi1e welt to the station house
and gave himself np The three rougbs were
arrested.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

TIE SToRM-The schooner Congress, Capt.
York of Bath, in ballast, broke from her moor
ing's at Ferry Village wharf during the gale
Sunday, and was driven by the unusually high
tide. upon the beach, where she now lies. 1t
will be expensive work getting her off.
The schooner Henry Clay, Capt Nutter,
from Rocklard, with a cargo of wood. broke
adrift Saturday night and collided with the
schooner Lydia of Gloucester. The Clay lost
anchor, boat, head-gear and sustained other
damage; the Lydia lost her head stays, anchor
and bulwarks on the starboard side.
A portion of the breakwater was broken
down by the heavy sea of Sunday, 1t can be
readily repaired.
The brig Merriwa was somewhat chafed by
pouuding against the Dry Dock wharf ON Sun
day.
A fishing schooner was driven ashore at Cush
ing's Island, Sunday, and was towed Oft yester-
day by the steamer Express.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30


NE~ YORR. Dec. % observation-disclosures about 7
per cent. No bid yet Gold at no.. Sterling Ex-
change 100 "a 1889.
>sw f"Kn. Dec. 2s-Epenino.-w Wall street has
not been very much excited to-day. In the money
market there was activity this aftern ,on the
II loans advancing to 1-32 per cent. The rate was
easy ut per cent.
The following is the Clearing House statemeut-
Currency exchanges. SC3,376447; currency balances
$3089 $50; gold exchanges, $S932 $685. gold balances
$997 1898. .. 80 ~ =
Foreign Exchange closed que. an stealv at 1854
fr prime bankers GO days sterling and 109k a lOya
fDr demand. The advance to-day checked business
Customs receipts QUO. Gold was weak on heavy
payments by he Treasury, and closed at ITO after
openins at 1Ol The rates paid FOR carrying were g.
Z, l.32 Lie. 3-6i and per cent. gold.
The AS istaut Treasurer pal out to-day So 900
gold account Of January interest $3s9, ooy
fhe days business al the Colo Exchange Bank
was as follows :-Gold balances 81 ,257 956 curren-
cy balances 81 0s0; gross clearances 81 OOO
eific bonds closed at 90 g o6a; Unim Pacific s5s a
S5a TO hrsts, 751 q rs for land grants. rs a for
incomes. The Stock Exchange was active In certain
speclalties during the morning, but 10 the afternoon
an extreme dullness prevailed and the chang, were
unimportant Before the first board prices declined
q pc cent, but were active A buying move
ment followed, causing general advance. After
O'Clock changes were slight and in downward di-
rection, the market closing at reaction of q per
cent.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30
MASSACHUSETTS,.
The Jordan. Marsh & Go. Aa.ir.

BosroN, Dec 29.-It IS nnouuced that the
books taken into charge comprise only those
which pertained to the foreign business Of Jor-
dan, Marsh n Co., and that free access is TO be
allowed to them at all proper times. None of
tne reIaii BOOKS or papers were captured and
nothing has been taken that q, ..us~ AZ
embarrass the transaction of their regular bust
ness
Collector Russell has appointed as examiners
special agent Bingham, aud Messrs. Morehouse,
Klmball, Davis and Graev deputy special agents
of the treasury, and their selection has bton APP
proved by Judge Lowell
The work os examining the accounts of the
firm was commenced this morning, and will be
prosecuted with all possible despatch, the ex-
aminers meanwhile comparing the entries of
= invoices with those on file at the custom house.
There are one thousand CT more papers to ex-
anime.
Prize Fighters Arraigned.
At Lynn, this morning, John Condan and
Thomas Gately, for being principals in the late
prize at Saugus, were held in $500 for their fu-
ure appearance.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

WooDFoRD's CORNER. - Much interest
is felt here in the approaching Poultry Fair
as some of our people boast OF as fine collec-
ton of fowl as can be found in the State.
The Lyceum which meets tomorrow evening
will discuss the question ''That conventins do
not improve the condition of the working
class" Full houses attend these discussions.
The sociable at Westbrook Seminary failed to
come off Saturday evening on account of the
storm
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30
Brief Jottiugs.

Bradlaugh, the great English orator, will he
at City Hall January I'd. 1t is time to secure
tickets.
Saturday Mr.. N B. Dalton of Deering, sold
a partridge cochin cock, weighing thirteen
pounds, to fancy poultry dealer of this city,
for the modest sum of $50. Mr.. Dalton has
more of the same breed left and he intends to
exhibit them at the coming poultry fair.
The heavy condition of the streets has had a
quieting effect upon nervous horses-only one
runaway yesterday.
Peyson Memorial Church Society propose to
cancel their debt by the issue of a series Of
bonds running from five to twenty years,
amounting in the aggregate to $4,000 and bear
ing per cent interest.
There are five hundred Swedes in this city.
Mr.. A. f. Gerrish of the Casco N ,tional Bank
celebrated his silver wedding Saturday even
ing. A large number of friends were present,
and he received many costly gifts.
The ladies of the Second Parish Society are
requested to carry their donations of fancy ar
ticles and refreshments to the vestry of the
church on Wednesday morning.
For the month of December there were 40
deaths in this city, and Al burials, seven bodies
Del0g carried OUG OI tu0 ClJy IOr UuIiAi dut
eight bodies of persons who died out of the city
were brought here for burial.
The question is has the efficient court re-
porter been to California; or was it Christ
mas gift?
The great event of the season is to occur on
the 9th of January. 1t is called the Calico Ball
and all the ladies are supposed to wear calico
dresses on the OCCASION
Mr. E. L. o. Adams, of the firm of Rollins,
Loring & Adams, is confined to the house by q
slight accident met with while shoveling snow.
Whose business is it to look after parties re
miss in the duty of having their sidewalks clear
of snow? If Dr. Clark was fined for delin-
quency in this matter, why not oblige others to
suffer similarly?
The Allen Mission was filed with an atten-
tive audience last evening. The readings were
well rendered aud the singing by Miss Ada
Pickett was heartily appreciated. This Mis-
sion is doing good work for the cause of tenn
perance.
The billiard hall at the st. Julian has been
enlarged by the addition of three new table s,
and is now one of the most convenient billiard
halls in the city.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30
FORE l q N.
Spanish News.


MADRID, Dec 29-It is believed that Castel
ar will have amajority in the COrtes and that
this is insured to him by the support of Figue
raS.
The Impartial says that the insurgents of
Cartagepa are preparing to fly from the city,
and are getting fleet ready for that purpose
servano to be made President,
The Cortes meet JAM ID, when Servrno will
be placed at the head of Spanish aft airs Eng
laud, France Prussia and Italy are pledged to
basis as thew have recognized the President of
the French Republic. Minister Layard has pa
pers all ready 10 seize an opportune Oment for
recognition. This news was kept secret, but it
is positive If the Reds rise to oppose recoe-
milton The powers aSe expected to intervene
in this matter well as the Carlisl war.
Project Abandoned.
LONDON, Dec. 3O-6 A. MA despatch, from
Berlin to the Telegraph says that the project 20
make Crown Prince Frederick William Regent
has been abandoned in consequence OF the i'm
plOveuent in the health of Emperor William,
A Terrible Steamer DIsasaer.
New YORK, Dec 29.-Foreign papers con-
tain kilograms from Corunna and Gibraltar
confirming the total loss of the steamer Beck
low of Newcastle, England, one man only out
OF crew of tweDty-three being saved.
Movements of the Insurgents.
A Key West despatch says it is stated upon
trustworthy authority that the Cuban lnsur-
gents have 5000 men concentrated IN the noun
tains around Puerto Principe under Gen. Gar-
cha, and will soon make a descent upon the
place. Raids upon plantations will now com
mence, as the gathering of the sugar cane soon
begins
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

A Philadelphia lawyer says that Jay Cookies
estate will uot p ay ten cents on dollar. Mr..
Cooke, whose bump of hopefulness would as
tonish phrenologist, believes his firm in the
end will pay dollar for dollar. Mr.. Moorhead,
who had two millions before he became part
ner, is now pennjless.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

K. OF PAT the annual meeting of the
Knights of Pbythias held last evening, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: George H. Poor, G. c.; Charles A. Rob
inson. v. c.; David T. Harris, p; Edward K.
Miller, M. A; Edwin G. Thorne, X. R. S. !;
John F. Merrill, M. F.; VIM. N. Goold, M. E.
Wyer Greene was elected trustee for three
years. George H. Libby was elected Represen-
tat've to the Grand Lodge.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

The concert at the City Hall last night was,
in general, not at all successful. The audience
did not number over four hundred, most OF
the hall as if for mutual encouragement
How much longer is the suffering public to
be afflicted with Rudersdorff? She was in her
usual volatile spirits last evening, and during
the performance received a bouquet, which we
charitably assume was not thrown her by con-
tract. Her voice Is certainly powerful and is
heard to best advantage in a structure of the
dimensions of the Coliseum. She was alto
gether too mnch for the City Hall. In justice
to Madame Rudersdorff we add that she claims
to be suffering at present under severe
hoarseness, which gives peculiarly rasping
element to her voice, reminding one forcibly of
the soul-harrowing notes of our dear old bird
OF freedom in his moments of exultation.
Of the English Glee Club we may say that as
aquartette they are very good, keeping excel
lent time and rendering their selec-
tiOns in a generally satisfactory manner.
We would, however, in a friendly way, advise
the componsnt parts of the club to abandon
the practice of singing solos, as being in very
bad taste.
Miss Lisa Norton, who appeared last night
for the first time in Portland, has a mezzo So
.rano voice, which, with conscientious train
ing, combined with her attractive personal ap-
pearance, will make her a very pleasant and
popular singer. She is a Maine girl, her resi-
dence being in Gardiner. She sang in part
second 80 Willie Boy Come Home" in so &C.
ceptable manner as to demand an encore, to
which she gave, "Thaddy O'Flynn." She was
the recipient of two beautiful bouquets after
her first song The chief success of the con-
cert was achieved by Mr. Frederic Boscovitz,
the Hungarian pianist who has lately been
creating such sensation in Boston. Mr.. Bos-
covitz was the pupil of Chopin and Lszt, and
has gained world wide reputation by his rem
dition of their music. His arrangement of
"Mozarts Menuetto," played by himself was
beautiful, Memberships "Volkslied" was
grand, and when in answer to an encore he
played "HOme Sweet Home" with variations,
using only his left hand, it was wonderful. We
trust that we shall have the pleasure of hear
ing him again, as we saw him in earnest con-
versation with MIR. Jones last evening.
The predominant feeling with US last night
was one of upmtigated sorrow for Mr.. Lane
the young gentleman from Gardiner, who has
tried so hard to make this concert a success.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

REAL ESTATE TRANsACTIoNs.-Dexter Jor-
dan and Levi G. Blake, a lot of land with
buildings thereon, situated on Long Island, to
George W. Whitman.
John B. Brown, a lot of land on York street
to Catherine Clary. Price $4,000.
John Reddy and Cattle rine Reddy, buildings
on Adam street to Jane Petty. Price $1750.
s. L. Carlton. lot of land on Congress street
to Sarah j. Griffin. Price $1,000
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Wholesale Marker.

MONDAY, Dec. 20. The -four market is quiet with
unchanged prices. Grain is firm tour previous QUO
tations Pork is firm and steady. Lard is ac higher
and tierces are now held at lOc and kegs at Ole.
Linseed oil has advanced &c and sales are made at
q Ole. Coffee is very firm and Rio Is held at 80 q
3le. Sugars are frmer than they have been and re-
fined are quick at 1O4 q 1osc tor granulated. Pro-
duce is active and potatoes selling at G5 75c by
the car load. Rice has advanced to SO Ole. Com
mon iron is quoted at 81 q SIC.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

GRANVILLE II. CHAsE.-News was received
in this city Sunday of the sudden death at
Fall River, Mass, by paralysis of the throat, of
Mr. Granville NJ. Chase. Mr.. Chase was we'll
known in this city, where for many years he
resided, as a master mason. In connection
with his brother, s. c. Chase, he built the
Grand Trunk depot, Browns sugar house, Fall
mouth Hotel and Name General Hospital, as
well as many other buildings. After the great
fire in Chicago he went there and engaged
largely in building operations. Recently he re-.
turned to Fall River.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

THE NEW COURSE OF LEcTURUs-Rese,ved
seats for sale at Stockbridge's popular
course will be completed in the month of Feb
ruary, including the Grand Concert, itself,
worth the price of course ticket. The lectur-
ers are all men of ability and of wide reputa-
ton. Mr.. Jenking, the author of ''Ginx's Ba-
by" which was the sensation of the season in
both England and America two years since,
will open the course, ''The England of To-
day" being his subject. His lectures this sea-
son have called forth most favorable comment
from the press of all our leading cities and
those of Canada Mr.. Jenkins lecture takes
place New Years evening.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30
BARNABEE.-The following is the pro-
gramme for the Barnabee concert at Fluents

INDIA STREET CoURsE.-The closing lecture
of this course was given last evening by Gov.
Perham, who took for his subject Success"
The lecture was an interesting and practical
one, and illustrated the various processes by
which men gam the heights toward which
their ambition impels them. He defined what
true success means and pointed out clearly the
hndrauces to its attainment. A fair audience
was present
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

To- o. FAT the regular session of Maine
Lodge No. /, ]. o. o. F., held last evening. the
following were elected officers for the ensuing
term: S. p. Getchell, N. g.; w. B. Hodg-
klns, V. G.; Albert s. Way, Recording secre
tary; A. d. Smith, Treasurer; j. X. Hooper,
Permanent Secretary; S. X. Dyer, c. B. Nash,
j. E. Haseltine, Trustees.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

EMANCIPATION CELEBRAr1oN.-fhe Mount
fort street A. M. E. church and society pro-
pose to celebrate the anniversary of the Eman-
cipatiou Proclamation, which occurs on Thurs
day, in grand style. After the reading of the
proclamation by Mr.. Murray, Jr., OF this city,
addresses will be made by F. -. Grlmkee OF
Westchester, Penn, w. H. Ash of Boston,and
Rev. J. w. Morris of New Haven, CT. A
small admission fee will be charged.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

BETHEL FEsrIvAL.-Our readers are remind
ed that the Bethel church and society, in con-
nection with the Sabbath School, are to hold
a festival this evening at the Bethel on Fore
street, at o'clock. 1t is to be hoped that there
will be good attendance as there certainly will
be pleasant time enjoyed.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30
FOreiRn Exp0rts,

LIVERPOOL. Steamship Polynesian-6014 bush
wheat ~ bbls ext bark 1856 do four 900 lbs pot
lard 1000 do butter 612 800 do bacon, 49, OU do tai
low, l37 4OO do beef, organ, II pkgs merchandise
CARDENAS. Bark Florence Pe-ers-7575 box
shocks s 49, =
MO TEV1DEO: Bark Tatay-4oo, 800 feet lumber,
1855 pickles, $4,000 shingles.
HALIFAX, Ms. Steamer Alhambra-5O5s bbls Of
Hour IA do oatmeal 1920 lbs butter, $50 bush Of
beans, cases boots ana Shoes ia pkgs do do 1874
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30
Superior Court.

Superior Court.
DECEMBER CIVIL TERN, 1873, BEFORE JUDGE sy.
MONDs.
MoNDAY.-Harris VS.. Roberts. Action to recover
for labor performed house. Account in set of
filed. Sent to George Hearn as Auditor
Red on for plaintiff. Frank for defendant
Bennett VS.. Maley and wife. Action to recover
balance of an account for groceries. Plaintiff discon-
timed as to the wife and the case was defaulted.
Robinson for plaintif.
Howard g. Cleaves for defendant
Charles Hill vs.. John Winslow Jones. Action to
recover balance of S93.73 alleged TO be due tor
sweet corn delivered at Rverton factoty. Defend
ant put in testimony but claimed that the plaintiff
had shown no delivery. Decision for plaintiff for
amount claimed.
Nixon for plaintiff
Mattocks & Fox for defendant.
Rand VS.. Parker. Action on note or memoran-
dunn payable in bricks. Case postponed for further
testimony.
CIV. Verrill for plaintiff
Strout g. Gage for defendant.
Loring, Short g. Harmon VS.. Rotheus A. Gray.
Assumpsit on an account annexed for books and
stationery to the amount Of $3.50. Defendan
loaded infancy. Decision for the plaintiff for full
mount.
Bird for plaintiff. Cobb & Ray for defendant
Woodside VS.. Stanwood. Action on q promissory
note or $500. Defendant admitted his liability but
Gained that payment OF 500 which he had paid
should have been endorsed upon this note Plaintiff
says there was no appropriation of it made by tie
defendant and he approp lated it to another note
Defendant says he did appropriate 1t to this note
The Court decided that the appropriation was made
by the defendant and gave decision for the plaintiff
for the amount OF the note less the 500.
Drummond for plaintiff.
Bradbury for defendant
Edward Conneen Vs. John Hern. Action of as
sumrsit upon an account exed for groceries. De-
f,ndait pleaded in abatement that his name is
John f. Ahern and not John Hern.
Replication: that defendant is known as we'll by
the name of John Hern John f. Ahern. Issue
Joined and trial thereon. Decision that plaintiff is
known as well by the name of John Hern as John F.
Ahern, and for the full amount claimed
Bradbury g. Bradbury for plaintiff
E. S. Brown for defendant.
Rufus W. Record VS.. D. W. Ramsden. Action Of
assumpsit upon an account annexed to recover the
sum of SOL for services in tending bowling alley
On trial.
C. Hale for plaintiff.
Bradbury s. Bradbury for defendont.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

Music HALL.-The French Spy was not plac-
ed upon the boards at this theatre last evening
as per announcement, owing to the failure of
MIME Zoe to put in an appearance. 1t is ex-
pected she will arrive by tomorrow. A good
farce and variety prog ramme was presented.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

NC. NJ A.-The lecture by Mr.. E. II. FL
well on 4'The poetry and humors of dialect"
that was to have been delivered last week, but
postponed on account of the storm, will be
given this evening before the Maine Charita-
Bile Mechanics Association at their hall.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

NFw York, Dec. 3O-1.3O a. m.-The gun
boat Ossipee arrived and anchored off the Bat
terry about an hour ago. There is nothing
known of the Virginus, the latter not being
with the Ossipee 1t is rumored that the Vir-
ginius has sunk.
Latest.
QUARANTINE LANDING, Staten Island, Dec.
30, 1.45 a. m.-The United States steamer Ossi
pee passed Quarantine about II p. M, followed
by the Revenue Cutter Grant. She did not stop
in Quarantine and could not be boarded She
did not have the Virginius in tow.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30
Convention of the fraternity Of Dalta
Psi.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-The fraternity of
Data Psi. leading college of secret oryanizl-
tlou. mt in convention ia. this city to-day
Delegates were present from colleges and uni-
ticut, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Virginia and
Washington. The convention will remain in
session Tomorrow and conclude with ban
quet.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

A CARD.-The members of Rev. Mr.. Hutch
inson's Sabbath School class at the Bradley
church Deeriug, will please accept his sincere
thanks for kindly remembering him Christmas
day in the gift of nice dressing gown. Every
time it is worn it will call up pleasing associa-
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

SINGING ScHooL.-The seco nd term of Mr.
W. L. Fitch's adult singing school will begin
Friday evening January 9th, at Arcana Hall.
The last class numbered over one hundred
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

During the year Chicago has received sc, 73l,.
bushels; the receipts of hogs have been $780,
600, of cattle 10000, of sheep 100000, of lum-
bee 1,0S4, $685., 900 feet; value Of all products re-
ceived $240, 000, 900.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

ATTENTION is called to the new goods adver-
tised by Mr. F. II. Coffin, 12O Middle street.
Mr.. Coffin has opened one of the finest stocks
ever offered in Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30
Statement of n Branch HOnsc of jay
Cooke.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. oh. F. Fohnstock,
of the New York branch of the Jay Cooke
house has filed statement showing his assets
all turned over September 18th to j. B. Moore
head for the benefit of his creditors, including
half million cash unavailable, being deposited
with Jay Cooke & Co., and some 1896, 900 more
of various securities
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES

We shall offer Fifty pieces Dress Goods at
great reduction in price this day, Tuesday Dec.
30th 1873. VICKERY & LEIGHTON
dec30d&W
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-30

PERsoNALs.-Mme Rudersdoff, Brescovitz
and the English Glee Club are at the Preble
House.
Gov. Perham is at the Falmouth Hotel.
The many friends of James o. McIutyre, esq
will regret to learn that be lies dangerously ill
at his residence in Parsonsfeld.
William Trott King, ESQ.,, Of Calais. is at the
Preble House.